January 05, 2023 How the Debs Foundation Pursues Philanthropy in New York January 05, 2023/ Alyssa Ochs To help New York nonprofits get familiar with the local giving of Richard Debs and his wife, Barbara, here’s some important information to know about the Debs Foundation.Read More
December 07, 2022 How John and Kiendl Gordon Pursue Their Philanthropy in New York City December 07, 2022/ Alyssa Ochs Businessman John R. Gordon gives through a philanthropic foundation he founded with his wife, Kiendl. Here’s what we know about the New York City-focused John R. & Kiendl Dauphinot Gordon Fund.Read More
October 20, 2022 The Logan Legacy: Three Brothers Carry on the Philanthropic Work Their Parents Started October 20, 2022/ Celia Wexler With roots in Chicago, the Logan brothers — Richard, Jonathan and Daniel — all have their own foundations. They’re each carrying on and evolving a long legacy of giving that began with their late parents, David and Reva Logan.Read More
September 27, 2022 Seven Questions for Amy Freitag, the New York Community Trust’s New President September 27, 2022/ Mike Scutari In July, Amy Freitag assumed her role as only the fourth president in the New York Community Trust’s 97-year history. Freitag discusses the job so far, her influences, and her vision for what community foundations can accomplish.Read More
September 16, 2022 Julian Robertson’s Philanthropic Tiger Cubs: How Five Hedge Fund Founders Give September 16, 2022/ Michael Kavate The hedge fund legend was famous for mentoring young managers, and a good number of his disciples have followed in his philanthropic footsteps. Here are the biggest of the bunch.Read More
September 12, 2022 How the Brooklyn Community Foundation Brings Grantmaking to the People September 12, 2022/ Wendy Paris Interest in participatory grantmaking has grown over time, but few have embraced it like the Brooklyn Community Foundation. Here’s a look at how BCF centers community decision-makers in its elder funding and elsewhere.Read More
August 17, 2022 What Does the Irma L. and Abram S. Croll Charitable Trust Support in NYC? August 17, 2022/ Alyssa Ochs Here are a few things to know about the Irma L. and Abram S. Croll Charitable Trust’s approach to grantmaking and how NYC grantseekers can get involved with this funder.Read More
June 24, 2022 How the Joyce and Daniel Cowin Foundation Gives in New York City June 24, 2022/ Alyssa Ochs Here are a few things NYC nonprofits should know about the Joyce and Daniel Cowin Foundation and what it prioritizes at the local level.Read More
June 09, 2022 A New York Health Funder Looks to Small and Urban Farms as a Solution to Hunger June 09, 2022/ Connie Matthiessen The Mother Cabrini Health Foundation is supporting an NYU project to identify and overcome barriers to food production and access in New York, with a focus on small and urban farmers. Read More
June 08, 2022 Inside Real Estate Mogul Frederick Elghanayan’s Grantmaking in New York June 08, 2022/ Alyssa Ochs The Corner Foundation was founded on a real estate fortune in New York City. Here’s some information about this locally-focused funder and its founders, Frederick and Diana Elghanayan.Read More
May 31, 2022 A Look at How and Where the Leon and Toby Cooperman Family Foundation Gives May 31, 2022/ Alyssa Ochs Here’s a look at the Leon and Toby Cooperman Family Foundation’s local giving, centered on New York and New Jersey, and how nonprofits can get connected.Read More
May 04, 2022 Nine Questions with Rachel Leon, Executive Director of the Park Foundation May 04, 2022/ Michael Kavate After more than a decade heading the Environmental Grantmakers Association, Rachel Leon returned to grantmaking in her home state of New York. Read about her unique international-to-local perspective on green giving and beyond.Read More
April 07, 2022 Funder Spotlight: Five Things to Know about New Jersey’s Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation April 07, 2022/ Mike Scutari New Jersey’s Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation backs organizations in the areas of education, the arts and community engagement. Here’s what you need to know about one of the state’s largest private funders.Read More
March 31, 2022 Six Questions for Laura Aden Packer, Howard Gilman Foundation President and CEO March 31, 2022/ Mike Scutari The Howard Gilman Foundation is one of New York City’s most important performing arts funders. We talked with President and CEO Laura Aden Packer about her career path, the health of the city’s arts ecosystem, and more.Read More
March 24, 2022 What the Continental Grain Foundation Supports in New York and Beyond March 24, 2022/ Alyssa Ochs Here are some details about what the Continental Grain Foundation supports in New York and elsewhere, and how much grantees are getting from this corporate funder.Read More
February 23, 2022 Three Facts About the Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan February 23, 2022/ Alyssa Ochs The Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan is a community funder in New York that has been operating since 1999. To help nonprofits get to know CFOS a bit better, here are three key facts to remember.Read More
January 18, 2022 Five Questions for Lorie Slutsky, President of the New York Community Trust January 18, 2022/ Mike Scutari Last April, New York Community Trust President Lorie Slutsky announced she would retire in 2022 after 32 years in the position. We checked in with her to discuss her career trajectory, potential post-retirement plans, and more.Read More
January 10, 2022 6 Questions with Arturo Garcia-Costas, New York Community Trust’s Environment Program Officer January 10, 2022/ Michael Kavate Arturo Garcia-Costas is a rare place-based environmental grantmaker with a national and international portfolio—and perspective. Michael Kavate spoke with him about his approach to funding and the current green giving landscape.Read More
December 16, 2021 How the Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region Supports New York Nonprofits December 16, 2021/ Alyssa Ochs Here are some details about the Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region in Albany, New York and what nonprofits can do to secure a grant from this funder.Read More
November 23, 2021 Seeking Better Ways to Give, an Arts Funder Asked Grantees to Award Funding to Their Peers November 23, 2021/ Mike Scutari New York City-based Art Matters piloted a program in which previous grant recipients acted as grantmakers. Director Abbey Williams explains why it was needed and what other funders can learn from their experience.Read More