November 08, 2022

Foundations and Governments Pledged $1.7 Billion to Indigenous Land Protection. How Are They Doing?

November 08, 2022/ Michael Kavate

A pledge to help Indigenous people protect the world’s tropical forests is moving millions, but so far, most of the money isn’t going to Indigenous-led groups. Participants call it “quite alarming” and hope to see that change.

October 04, 2022

In a Post-Roe Era, Here’s How Packard Is Funding the Fight for Reproductive Freedom

October 04, 2022/ Laurie Udesky

The Packard Foundation has been funding reproductive rights and health for more than 50 years, and has awarded millions in additional emergency grants this year. Here’s what it funds, including a closer look at a few key grantees.

August 31, 2022

11 Major Foundation Racial Justice Pledges and Progress to Date

August 31, 2022/ Martha Ramirez

Two years after a historic summer, Inside Philanthropy gathered data on 11 major foundations’ racial justice commitments. Here’s a pledge-by-pledge rundown of how much money is moving and where it’s headed so far.

August 31, 2022

Foundations Made Impressive Moves in the Aftermath of George Floyd's Death, but Much Work Remains

August 31, 2022/ Martha Ramirez

Following the summer of 2020, major foundations moved hundreds of millions to BIPOC-led groups, mostly in general support. But the work has just begun. Here’s what movement leaders say they need from the sector next.

August 31, 2022

Two Years After Historic Uprisings, Where Does Philanthropy’s Commitment to Racial Justice Stand?

August 31, 2022/ Martha Ramirez and Tate Williams

In the aftermath of George Floyd’s murder, philanthropies committed billions to racial equity. Two years on, how much money has moved? Where has it gone? In this special report, IP charts the progress of 11 major foundation pledges.

June 16, 2022

Eight Leading Foundations Working to Keep Forests Green, Water Pure and Farms Fertile

June 16, 2022/ Michael Kavate

These legacy foundations are among the top grantmakers giving toward conservation, curbing pollution and improving agriculture in the United States. See who’s on the list.

June 15, 2022

For Packard, a Family Legacy Fuels Cutting Edge-Care for Mothers and Babies

June 15, 2022/ Connie Matthiessen

The David and Lucile Packard Foundation will provide $100 million to the Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford to modernize and enhance care for mothers and infants — and carry on Lucile Packard’s legacy.

March 23, 2022

IP Briefing: What’s Going on With Philanthropy for Reproductive Health, Rights, and Justice in the U.S.?

March 23, 2022/ IP Staff

In IP's weekly briefings, we provide an overview of what's happening in a particular area of philanthropy. This week, we look at funding for reproductive health, rights and justice. Here’s what you need to know.

March 08, 2022

What Happens When Environmental Movement Leaders Make Funding Decisions?

March 08, 2022/ Michael Kavate

One year in, participatory grantmaking project Mosaic offers insights into what it looks like when environmental groups direct funding. Leaders point to powerful collaborative projects and new movement infrastructure.

January 19, 2022

The Most Powerful Heirs in Philanthropy

January 19, 2022/ David Callahan

As the rich get richer, the descendants of the uber-wealthy will shape the world of philanthropy for decades to come. As such, we’ve compiled our first extensive list of the heirs to family wealth who are making waves in the sector.

December 07, 2021

Who Is Big Philanthropy Betting on for a Climate Breakthrough?

December 07, 2021/ Michael Kavate

The latest round of one of the world’s richest environmental awards shows a path for philanthropy to back riskier ideas. Learn who won and how they were chosen.

November 02, 2021

Governments and Foundations Make $1.7 Billion Pledge for Indigenous Protection of Tropical Forests

November 02, 2021/ Michael Kavate

Indigenous peoples are some of the world’s best land stewards, but receive a tiny fraction of related funding. Five nations and 17 funders are pledging a historic sum, although questions remain about where the money will go.

November 02, 2021

Seven Questions for Deanna Gomby, President and CEO of the Heising-Simons Foundation

November 02, 2021/ Mike Scutari

Deanna Gomby, president and CEO of the Heising-Simons Foundation, has more than 30 years of experience in philanthropy and early childhood issues. We discuss her influences, her outlook on the field and more.

October 26, 2021

Newest Cohort of Packard Foundation Fellows an Encouraging Sign for Gender Equity in STEM

October 26, 2021/ Paul Karon

This year, the David and Lucille Packard Foundation's Fellows for Science and Engineering selected 20 new recipients for the prestigious grant. Nearly half of the new fellows are women, a record number for the program.

October 18, 2021

How Philanthropy Fell Short in Protecting Abortion Rights—and What It Can Do Now

October 18, 2021/ Dawn Wolfe

While a handful of funders have been champions of abortion rights and access, philanthropy has failed to back the movement sufficiently, according to advocates and grantmakers we spoke with. Here’s how it can improve.

October 14, 2021

Green Grantmaking Program Offers Alternative Paths for Getting Funding to the Grassroots

October 14, 2021/ Michael Kavate

Justice Outside’s new regranting program is channeling funds to grassroots groups, offering a potential model for environmental funders new and old that are looking to support front-line organizations.

October 05, 2021

A Decade of Ocean Philanthropy: As Threats Rise, Funding Levels Double but Remain Modest

October 05, 2021/ Jennifer Roche

Global philanthropic giving to ocean conservation issues doubled in the past decade, but still falls woefully short of what’s needed. A new report funded by the Packard Foundation takes a deep dive into the state of marine funding.

May 26, 2021

How Green Philanthropy Has Changed—And How It Hasn’t—in Response to Calls for Racial Justice

May 26, 2021/ Michael Kavate

Environmental and climate leaders share what they think has changed in their field in the year since George Floyd’s murder sparked a nationwide racial justice movement—and where philanthropy can still do better.

August 05, 2020

Once the “800-Pound Gorilla," ClimateWorks Charts a New Course in a Changing Field

August 05, 2020/ Michael Kavate

When ClimateWorks launched, it was a dominant force in climate funding. Twelve years later, it’s had hits and misses, and the field is a very different space. As the grantmaker embarks on a new plan, we go deep on its past, present, and future.

January 23, 2020

Vanguard Defenders: What Top Foundations Are Doing to Protect Abortion Access

January 23, 2020/ Julia Travers

Every year, U.S. foundations spend hundreds of millions on reproductive health and justice, including abortion care. Where are the biggest players directing their money, and what role do grassroots and youth movements have to play?