February 02, 2023

Omidyar’s Latest Effort to “Reimagine Capitalism” — Funding Intrepid Journalists

February 02, 2023/ Connie Matthiessen

The Omidyar Network’s Reporters in Residence program is backing journalists who cover economic issues neglected by the mainstream media. It’s the latest philanthropic effort to boost a struggling field — and spur systemic change.

January 28, 2022

How Is “Omidyarism” Faring in an Age of Splashy Tech Giving?

January 28, 2022/ Mike Scutari

The Omidyars are among philanthropy’s most fascinating funders, but their giving has been rather muted lately. We look at their affiliated organizations’ grantmaking and weigh the potential effects of a contracting stock market.

January 12, 2022

What We Learned From a Deep Dive Into Tech Industry Giving

January 12, 2022/ Mike Scutari

We recently published an in-depth paper on the philanthropy of mega-donors hailing from the tech industry, as part of IP’s State of American Philanthropy project. Author Mike Scutari walks through some of our key takeaways.

November 23, 2021

Deep Dive: What’s Going On With Philanthropy for Workers’ Rights

November 23, 2021/ IP Staff

Philanthropy hasn’t given too much to the labor movement, but a few funders are supporting new movements for workers’ rights. There may be more to come. Here’s a rundown of who’s giving, with links to our past coverage.

May 19, 2020

Bucking the Trend: Behind a Tech Billionaire’s Unlikely Foray into Building Worker Power

May 19, 2020/ Philip Rojc

Worker power isn’t exactly a popular cause among captains of industry. But Pierre and Pam Omidyar aren’t afraid to walk the road less traveled. Here’s what makes the Omidyar Network’s new labor movement investment so important.

May 16, 2019

Growing its Education Work, a Silicon Valley Funder Looks to Boost the "Whole Family"

May 16, 2019/ Caitlin Reilly

The Omidyar Network, a longtime supporter of education abroad, has turned its attention to education needs at home, where it’s taking on both early childhood learning and parents’ post-secondary success. Here’s how things are playing out so far.

August 08, 2018

First Line of Defense: A Fund to Pay Journalists' Legal Bills

August 08, 2018/ Philip Rojc

With backing from Pierre Omidyar’s First Look Media, the Press Freedom Defense Fund sticks up for journalists and whistleblowers in legal trouble. We get an inside look at how it operates and where support flows.