December 12, 2022 Child Marriage Severely Limits Opportunity for Girls. This Powerhouse Trio Is on the Case December 12, 2022/ Liz Longley Michelle Obama, Melinda French Gates and Amal Clooney joined forces this fall to take on child marriage, a human rights violation that affects an estimated 23 girls a minute. Here’s what each philanthropist is bringing to the table.Read More
November 22, 2022 The Obama Foundation Is Picking up Steam. Who’s on Board and Where Is Funding Headed So Far? November 22, 2022/ Ade Adeniji The Obama Foundation is in the process of raising $1.6 billion — and starting to roll out some big programs. Here, we outline who’s backing the foundation, who’s running the show, and what it’s funding so far.Read More
September 28, 2022 Three Things to Know About a Big Gift From Airbnb Billionaire Brian Chesky September 28, 2022/ Ade Adeniji One of the three Airbnb founders, Chesky is worth more than $8 billion and signed the Giving Pledge in his 30s. What can we expect from his philanthropy? A donation in partnership with Barack Obama offers some insight.Read More
September 14, 2018 Hope’s Next Act: Who’s Giving Big to the Obama Foundation—And Why? September 14, 2018/ Caitlin Reilly The Obama Foundation is raising a ton of money as the former president builds a platform to advance his longstanding passion for strengthening U.S. democracy and civic life. Where’s all this cash coming from?Read More
August 23, 2018 Still My Brother's Keeper: How the Obama Foundation is Carrying on a Racial Justice Initiative August 23, 2018/ Philip Rojc My Brother's Keeper was Barack Obama's signature racial justice initiative, and it brought in a ton of foundations. Here's how the effort is living on as part of the former president's foundation.Read More
August 17, 2017 Ex-President, New Philanthropist: A First Look at Obama Giving August 17, 2017/ Philip Rojc and David Callahan Bill and Hillary Clinton made millions after leaving the White House and also engaged in substantial personal giving. The Obamas seem headed down the same path, starting with $2 million in gifts for jobs in Chicago. Read More