March 02, 2023 What a Big Gift to the Heritage Foundation Says About the State of Conservative Philanthropy March 02, 2023/ Philip Rojc The Diana Davis Spencer Foundation recently committed $25 million to the Heritage Foundation, not surprising giving its longtime support. But the gift also reflects tensions in conservative giving.Read More
February 09, 2022 Philanthropy Is Backing a Data Hub on Schools and COVID. Critics Fear an Agenda February 09, 2022/ Connie Matthiessen An economist’s work on COVID-19’s impact on schools has drawn controversy, heightened by connections to funders and a conservative think tank. The debate reflects underlying concerns over the role of philanthropy in education.Read More
January 15, 2021 At Their Doorstep: What the Attack on the Capitol Might Mean for Philanthropy January 15, 2021/ Philip Rojc The events of January 6, 2021 marked a jarring break in the nation’s history of peaceful transfers of power. Here’s what democracy funders are saying about what philanthropy could have done better, and what it should do now.Read More
December 07, 2020 “Be Vigilant.” Immigration Funders Look Toward 2021 with Cautious Optimism December 07, 2020/ Philip Rojc Immigrant advocates are gearing up for long-haul advocacy to hold the Biden administration to its promises and roll back Trump-era policies. For the funders backing them, the past four years have been as illuminating as they’ve been grim.Read More