He was unsatisfied with the Giving Pledge—the promise created by Bill Gates and Warren Buffet to “help shift the social norms of philanthropy among the world’s wealthiest,” whose participants agree to ...

It shows how targeted philanthropy can play a pivotal role in sustaining the arts during times of crisis. Beyond its immediate impact, this fund opens the door to a broader conversation about the ...

While the highly local nature of private funding for this research surprised us, it is relatively common in philanthropy. At the same time, the local focus of many private funders is at odds with ...

Only 23 of the richest Americans on the Forbes 400 list donated enough to appear on the Chronicle of Philanthropy’s rankings. The 24th annual Philanthropy 50 is based on gifts and pledges of cash, ...

Almost five years ago, as the pandemic was turning our lives upside down, I began writing a regular column for the Chronicle of Philanthropy that reflected on the daily work of grant making during ...

It's always refreshing to see our favorite artists and pop culture icons giving back and speaking up about the causes they believe in. Here are 20 celebrities who also happen to be philanthropists.