Backed By Diverse Funders, Liberation Ventures Is Pushing for Reparations and a "Culture of Repair"

Backed By Diverse Funders, Liberation Ventures Is Pushing for Reparations and a "Culture of Repair"

With an eclectic mix of funders and a holistic and long-term plan, this field-building organization is seeking reparations for Black Americans. We connected with co-founder and managing director Aria Florant to learn more.

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

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

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.

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11 Major Foundation Racial Justice Pledges and Progress to Date

11 Major Foundation Racial Justice Pledges and Progress to Date

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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With Roe v. Wade Overturned, Who Is Funding the Fight for Abortion Rights and Access?

With Roe v. Wade Overturned, Who Is Funding the Fight for Abortion Rights and Access?

After the reversal of Roe v. Wade, there is more need than ever for philanthropy to step up for reproductive justice. Here’s a list of funders who are supporting abortion rights — including a couple of hopefuls.

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“It Isn't Intractable; There Are Solutions.” How Raikes Backs Equitable School Funding and More

“It Isn't Intractable; There Are Solutions.” How Raikes Backs Equitable School Funding and More

Started by Microsoft executives Jeff and Tricia Raikes, this foundation takes some unique approaches to ed funding and is zeroing in on the thorny issue of making school funding more equitable.

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

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

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.

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“All But Ignored by Philanthropy.” A New Fund Addresses Missing and Murdered Indigenous People

“All But Ignored by Philanthropy.” A New Fund Addresses Missing and Murdered Indigenous People

The Humboldt Area Foundation is tackling an issue that has been largely overlooked by philanthropy — the disappearance and murder of Indigenous people — and has advice for funders who want to do more.

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“Healthcare, Not a Crime.” How Ipas Backs Abortion Care Abroad, and What U.S. Funders Can Learn

“Healthcare, Not a Crime.” How Ipas Backs Abortion Care Abroad, and What U.S. Funders Can Learn

As the U.S. backslides on abortion rights, much of the rest of the world is moving in the other direction. Here’s one abortion care organization that’s been leading that charge, even as support from U.S. philanthropy remains lackluster.

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Five-Alarm Fire: Should Philanthropy Do More About Attacks on "Critical Race Theory" in Schools?

Five-Alarm Fire: Should Philanthropy Do More About Attacks on "Critical Race Theory" in Schools?

As attacks on anti-racist education in schools continue, some advocates argue they’re part of a broader assault on public education. Funders have been stepping up, but the situation is urgent and the sector could do more.

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Here's What Stands Out About Hewlett's Brainy Bid to Push Past Neoliberalism

Here's What Stands Out About Hewlett's Brainy Bid to Push Past Neoliberalism

The Hewlett Foundation is on a quest to fund a new “intellectual paradigm” that’ll replace neoliberalism and ground the future economy. It complements other economic justice funding, but is a clear outlier.

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Eleven Ways Funders Are Supporting Social Justice Within and Through the Arts

Eleven Ways Funders Are Supporting Social Justice Within and Through the Arts

An increasing number of funders have been looking to spur social change through their arts funding, especially during the pandemic. Here are 11 examples we’ve been following.

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Prompted by the Biden Administration, Funders Come Together to Curb Methane Emissions

Prompted by the Biden Administration, Funders Come Together to Curb Methane Emissions

Methane emissions are causing at least 25% of warming today, but haven’t received as much philanthropic attention as CO2. That may be changing, as over 20 funders came together at record speed to commit over $223 million.

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Dozens of Biden Administration Appointees Have Worked in Philanthropy. Here’s the List

Dozens of Biden Administration Appointees Have Worked in Philanthropy. Here’s the List

For decades, there’s been a revolving door between the federal government and top foundations. That’s continued during the Biden administration, which has hired more than two dozen individuals who have worked in philanthropy.

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Inside the Hewlett Foundation’s Plan to Ensure the World’s Vehicles Go Electric

Inside the Hewlett Foundation’s Plan to Ensure the World’s Vehicles Go Electric

The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, one of the world’s largest climate grantmakers, has gone all-in on electrifying road transportation over the next five years. Here’s how it hopes to tip the balance.

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Geoengineering Is Moving Out of the Margins. Who’s Funding This Controversial Field?

Geoengineering Is Moving Out of the Margins. Who’s Funding This Controversial Field?

The idea of solar geoengineering, cooling the planet by reflecting sunlight back into space, is working its way into mainstream consideration. Who is funding work in this space? Who is for and against? And how scared should we be?

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For Decades, Philanthropy Pushed Neoliberalism. Can It Help Society Move Past It?

For Decades, Philanthropy Pushed Neoliberalism. Can It Help Society Move Past It?

If neoliberalism is on its way out, what will replace it? At the end of a year of immense change, Hewlett brings its resources to bear on the question with a new five-year, $50 million initiative to succeed its Beyond Neoliberalism program.

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From Research to Resiliency: How Wellcome Trust is Taking on a Pandemic

From Research to Resiliency: How Wellcome Trust is Taking on a Pandemic

In its response to COVID-19, Wellcome Trust, the world’s largest health research philanthropy, is prioritizing collaboration with other funders and sectors to improve global resiliency in the face of deadly diseases.

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