November 04, 2022 Funding Seeks to Shed Light on a Crucial Question: Are We Alone in the Universe? November 04, 2022/ Paul Karon The question of life beyond Earth is compelling, both scientifically and spiritually. As new technology reveals multitudes of planets beyond Earth, the quest to identify signatures of extraterrestrial life is drawing more support.Read More
May 09, 2022 What Do Gates, Zuckerberg and Company Have in Common? An Obsession with “Breakthroughs” May 09, 2022/ Michael Kavate Billionaire tech donors like chasing “breakthroughs,” especially when it comes to their climate giving. What does this oft-repeated nomenclature say about their mindset—and what’s missing from their philanthropy?Read More
March 16, 2022 Which Russian Oligarchs Have Been Major Donors in the United States? March 16, 2022/ Philip Rojc The invasion of Ukraine has led to growing pressure from the international community on many fronts, including scrutiny of Russian billionaires who donate to Western institutions. Here’s a list of donors facing backlash.Read More
April 24, 2017 No Aliens Yet, but Breakthrough Listen is Still Fascinating Philanthropy April 24, 2017/ Tate Williams It’s been a year, and no alien signals yet for the $100 million Breakthrough Listen project. But what makes this a boring news story is the same thing that makes it compelling philanthropy. Read More