Tax Package a Mixed Bag for the Philanthropic Community
RE: Philanthropy
By Andrew Schulz
12/22/10
The vice president for government relations and public policy at the Council on Foundations examines the provisions of the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010 that impact the philanthropic community.
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Cleveland Foundation Awards $12.9 Million in Fourth-Quarter Grants
12/21/10
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Wise Distributions: Moving Beyond the Giving Pledge
The Huffington Post
By David C. Colby
12/21/10
The vice president of research and evaluation at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation reflects on the attention received by those who have signed the Giving Pledge. He says that philanthropy can be exciting and rewarding, but the way in which you put your money [...]
Wed, December 22 2010 » Other » No Comments
Five Years In, Gauging Impact of Gates Grants
The New York Times
By Donald G. McNeil Jr.
12/20/10
Five years ago, Bill Gates made an extraordinary offer: he invited the world’s scientists to submit ideas for tackling the biggest problems in global health. He called it the Grand Challenges in Global Health. About 1,600 proposals came in, and the [...]
Tue, December 21 2010 » Other » No Comments
Boston Foundation Gives $13M in Grants to Local Nonprofits
Boston Business Journal
By Mary Moore
12/19/10
The Boston Foundation approved nearly $13 million in grants Friday, a wide range of support that includes a long list of nonprofit organizations as well as two public education agencies.
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Orange County Community Foundation Gave $22.4 Million in 2010
Philanthropy News Digest
12/18/10
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Mon, December 20 2010 » Other » No Comments
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