February 24, 2023

Here Are Four Major National Funders Supporting Rural America

February 24, 2023/ Martha Ramirez

Rural communities are chronically overlooked by large national funders, with most rural grantmaking coming from place-based or regional givers. It’s a short list, but here are a few bigger names to note.

October 27, 2022

What Can We Learn from the Results of Kellogg's Big Racial Equity Challenge?

October 27, 2022/ Philip Rojc

Structured as a global competition, Racial Equity 2030 prompted both excitement and criticism when it launched two years ago. Five winners have been revealed, but the work is just beginning. Here are some takeaways.

June 01, 2022

Here Are 5 of the Top Funders Supporting AAPI Causes

June 01, 2022/ Martha Ramirez

The latest Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month wrapped up yesterday, but AAPI causes continue to be an important and growing corner of philanthropy. Here are some of the top funders of AAPI communities.

November 09, 2021

Seeking Policy Solutions, a Big Grant Backs More Robust Data on Latino Communities

November 09, 2021/ Martha Ramirez

Kellogg made a $2.5 million grant to a UCLA initiative to create two new databases on Latino communities and their needs. For the grantmaker, the project is a necessary step to ensure fair representation and policies.

October 06, 2020

Native American Activists Make Gains, but Philanthropy “Continues to Scratch the Surface”

October 06, 2020/ Michael Kavate

It’s been an extraordinary month for Native American activists, including several court rulings in their favor. While the Standing Rock fight in 2016 drew attention, philanthropy has yet to throw enough weight behind Native causes, leaders say.