February 15, 2023 Who’s Betting Big on Sustainable Agriculture? Here Are Some of the Key Funders February 15, 2023/ Martha Ramirez 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.Read More
August 24, 2022 What Was Philanthropy’s Role in Passing the Biggest Climate Bill in U.S. History? August 24, 2022/ Michael Kavate The passage of the Inflation Reduction Act was a massive effort involving players from all sectors. Philanthropy, too, had a supporting role. Here are key areas where funders contributed, from movement-building to policy work.Read More
June 14, 2022 The U.S. Billionaires Funding Work to Keep the Planet Green and Clean June 14, 2022/ Michael Kavate Philanthropy is one of several forces that works to preserve landscapes, fight pollution and improve agricultural practices. Find out who among America’s wealthiest is putting the most toward such causes.Read More
May 22, 2022 Philanthropy Can Seed Agroecology May 22, 2022/ Wendy Schmidt, Guest Contributor Philanthropist Wendy Schmidt makes a case for greater funder support for agroecology, which draws upon Indigenous knowledge to create resilient food systems that safeguard biodiversity.Read More
March 31, 2022 Risk Capital in Action: A Deep Dive into Eric and Wendy Schmidt’s Giving March 31, 2022/ Mike Scutari In recent years, Eric Schmidt and Wendy Schmidt have ramped up giving in areas ranging from cutting-edge scientific research to developing young leaders. We unpack their many giving vehicles and philanthropic initiatives.Read More
November 18, 2021 A Year Ago, 12 Funders Committed to Support Racial Justice. Here’s What We’re Learning November 18, 2021/ Crystal Hayling, Guest Contributor Making progress on racial justice requires a willingness to learn and be changed. In this guest post, Democracy Frontlines Fund founder Crystal Hayling shares how its members are evolving since the fund started a year ago.Read More
November 02, 2021 How a Billionaire Couple Is Betting Big on Promising Teens November 02, 2021/ Ade Adeniji Eric and Wendy Schmidt give to a wide range of causes, from research to marine conservation. Their new program Rise provides a lifetime of support to talented teens. Wendy Schmidt and Rise leadership fill us in on the initiative.Read More
September 04, 2020 Future of Big Philanthropy: 15 Heirs of Top Mega-Givers to Watch Closely September 04, 2020/ John Freund and David Callahan The children of America’s richest people won’t just control vast fortunes in the future. Some are already top givers themselves or have moved into leadership positions within leading family foundations. Read More
March 09, 2020 Fight Locally: Inside the 11th Hour Project, a Top Climate Funder March 09, 2020/ Tate Williams Wendy and Eric Schmidt’s 11th Hour Project puts a big focus on climate and energy—and its grantmaking has grown significantly. Foundation leaders explain their unique focus on local campaigns and curbing new fossil fuel infrastructure.Read More
April 30, 2018 True Believer: A Silicon Valley Mega-Giver Has High Hopes for AI and Tech April 30, 2018/ Tate Williams Never mind that backlash to technology’s impact on society, including skepticism of its ability to solve tough problems. Eric Schmidt’s philanthropic game plan is focused on the good that science and tech can do.Read More
May 24, 2017 Can a New Prize Rewarding Innovation Help Clean Up the Ocean Plastic Problem? May 24, 2017/ Tate Williams Wendy Schmidt is backing a new high-dollar prize to combat the growing plastic pollution problem. There are things to like about the competition, but corporate involvement has us wary.Read More