Who’s Betting Big on Sustainable Agriculture? Here Are Some of the Key Funders

Who’s Betting Big on Sustainable Agriculture? Here Are Some of the Key Funders

This growing field of philanthropy is attracting funders interested in everything from climate change to children’s health. Here’s a list of some of the most influential players.

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With Big Backing From MacKenzie Scott and More, Co-Impact Targets Global Gender Inequality

With Big Backing From MacKenzie Scott and More, Co-Impact Targets Global Gender Inequality

Co-Impact seeks to improve health, education and economic outcomes for women across the Global South by tackling underlying forces at play. Here’s why the philanthropic collaborative has been a big draw for funders.

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Regenerative Agriculture Is Having a Moment. Here's How the Rockefeller Foundation's Pitching In

Regenerative Agriculture Is Having a Moment. Here's How the Rockefeller Foundation's Pitching In

With a new slate of grants, Rockefeller wants to scale up holistic agriculture practices to improve food production systems, mitigate climate change and help the planet heal — all while empowering Indigenous people.

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Green Heavyweights: The Nation’s 25 Largest Environmental Grantmakers

Green Heavyweights: The Nation’s 25 Largest Environmental Grantmakers

We compiled a list of the top green funders in the U.S., based on the most recent full year of giving data available. One big takeaway: Living billionaires now dominate the list.

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How Is Philanthropy Backing Science Journalism?

How Is Philanthropy Backing Science Journalism?

The pandemic drove home the need for quality science journalism, but the field has struggled along with the rest of the industry. Here are a few ways key funders are supporting training and coverage.

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The Rockefeller Foundation Is Going All-In on Climate Change. Could Others Follow?

The Rockefeller Foundation Is Going All-In on Climate Change. Could Others Follow?

Coming from one of the nation’s most storied philanthropies, founded on oil wealth, this announcement has symbolic heft. Will Rockefeller’s bolder stance encourage others to take up the mantle of climate funder?

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What's Going on with Philanthropy for Global Health?

What's Going on with Philanthropy for Global Health?

Philanthropy represents only a fraction of global health spending, and large foundations dominate U.S. giving for global health. Still, COVID-19 has led to an uptick, both from established funding leaders and others.

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A Funder Effort to Fight Poverty—One Taxpayer at a Time

A Funder Effort to Fight Poverty—One Taxpayer at a Time

Educating people about tax credits can be an effective way for funders to leverage their dollars for a great deal of poverty-fighting power. And there’s a dedicated funder network out there helping to lead the charge.

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What Rockefeller’s New Program Says About the True Costs of Global Food Systems

What Rockefeller’s New Program Says About the True Costs of Global Food Systems

Rockefeller's largest-ever food investment moves beyond a focus on production and nutrition to consider the full impact of systems. It’s the latest sign of larger shifts in philanthropy toward equity, sustainability and climate action.

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This Pandemic-Era Fund Made its First Grants to Support Workers—and Patch the Safety Net

This Pandemic-Era Fund Made its First Grants to Support Workers—and Patch the Safety Net

The Families and Workers Fund launched in the depths of the pandemic to offer immediate relief. It’s since racked up a long list of major funders, and just announced its first round of grants. Here’s where the money’s going.

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A New Fund With Some Major Backers Plans to Direct $1 Billion Toward Global Gender Equity

A New Fund With Some Major Backers Plans to Direct $1 Billion Toward Global Gender Equity

Philanthropic collaborative Co-Impact recently announced its new 10-year, $1 billion Gender Fund, the latest in a recent series of big commitments for gender equity. Here’s where the money’s coming from and where it’s headed.

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Big Grants for Topic-Specific Journalism Bring Opportunity, Concerns Over Independence

Big Grants for Topic-Specific Journalism Bring Opportunity, Concerns Over Independence

Funders usually shy away from providing substantial topic-specific support to media outlets. But a huge climate change grant to the Associated Press underscores the promise and pitfalls of such giving.

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Funder Spotlight: Rockefeller Foundation Focuses Its Climate Change Action Abroad

Funder Spotlight: Rockefeller Foundation Focuses Its Climate Change Action Abroad

Founded by a man who made a nearly unprecedented fortune building an oil monopoly, Rockefeller Foundation is now a major climate change funder, especially abroad. Here’s what it cares about and why.

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The Global “Infodemic” Poses Serious Health Risks. Can Philanthropy Help Find a Cure?

The Global “Infodemic” Poses Serious Health Risks. Can Philanthropy Help Find a Cure?

Health misinformation is on the rise, and it’s hampering efforts to stop the pandemic. Leading health funders are backing a project that will fund research on misinformation, how it spreads, and what we can do about it.

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A New Alliance for Vaccine Equity Is Encouraging, But Why Aren’t More Funders Stepping Up?

A New Alliance for Vaccine Equity Is Encouraging, But Why Aren’t More Funders Stepping Up?

With omicron looming, foundations like Ford, Rockefeller and Gates are spearheading an international funders’ alliance for vaccine equity. It’s worthy work, but why aren’t more big funders stepping up on global health equity?

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Responding to Inequities Revealed by COVID, Funders Set Out to Repair Workers’ Safety Net

Responding to Inequities Revealed by COVID, Funders Set Out to Repair Workers’ Safety Net

In 2020, major foundations established a short-term, rapid-response fund for the pandemic’s hardest-hit. Now, the Families and Workers Fund has launched an effort to shore up protections for American workers.

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In a World Beset by Disasters, Who Is Backing Relief and Recovery in Haiti?

In a World Beset by Disasters, Who Is Backing Relief and Recovery in Haiti?

The world is a different place than it was the last time Haiti suffered a major earthquake, with the pandemic and other disasters taking up donor attention. Who has stayed the course, and which new players are coming to Haiti’s aid?

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Carnegie's Geri Mannion Talks Democracy, Immigration and Her Philanthropic Career

Carnegie's Geri Mannion Talks Democracy, Immigration and Her Philanthropic Career

From a humble Bronx background, Geri Mannion rose to become a star program officer at the Carnegie Corporation. We talk to the foundation veteran about her rise, and her work on timely issues like democracy and immigration.

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With All Eyes on COVID Vaccination Rates, Funders Nationwide Battle Hesitancy and Inequity

With All Eyes on COVID Vaccination Rates, Funders Nationwide Battle Hesitancy and Inequity

The Delta variant surge has underscored the urgent need for higher vaccination rates in the U.S. Across the country, foundations are working with governments and community groups to overcome vaccine hesitancy and inequities.

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Focused on Genomic Data, Rockefeller Reenergizes Its Work on Pandemic Monitoring and Prevention

Focused on Genomic Data, Rockefeller Reenergizes Its Work on Pandemic Monitoring and Prevention

With the coronavirus pandemic still a global emergency, the Rockefeller Foundation committed $20 million to help knit together an international network that will share genomic and other data to prevent future pandemics.

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