Foundation Grants
Community Vital Signs
About Us
When Bill and Melinda Gates recently announced their philanthropy to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, they didn't just say they'd donate $1 billion to charity over the next three decades.
They said they'd invest that money in so-called "impact investing" projects around the world that would change the world for the better.
The Gateses are among the world's richest families, with a combined wealth of more than $200 billion, and they're not alone in their philanthropic efforts.
A new report from the Giving Pledge finds that more and more wealthy families are investing their money in projects that have a positive impact on the communities in which they live.
One example: The Gateses' philanthropic arm, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, will invest $50 million in three projects in Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa over the next three years, reports the New York Times.
It's not clear how the money will be spent, but the report says the Gateses plan to work with other philanthropic groups, including the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation's Global Fund for Good.
The report also notes that more and more family offices are investing in impact investing, though it's not clear whether they're doing so legally, per the Times.
The report
Read the Entire Article
Selected Foundation News
A customized collection of news from foundations from around the Web.
Foundation: PSEG Foundation
The Neighborhood Partners Program has supported over 400 nonprofits in 14 counties across New Jersey and Long Island.More than 400 nonprofit organizations have received nearly $8 million in grants...more
Child Care of SWFL receives $5K grant from The Community Foundation | South Central Florida Life.Child Care of Southwest Florida (CCSWFL) received a $5,000 grant from the Community Foundation.The...more
Erie County Community Foundation encourages proposals for projects that collaborate among Erie County organizations.Minimum grant award is $1,000, with a typical range of $ 1,000 to $20,000.Grant...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
Over 100 organizations across the Pioneer Valley received $3.2 million in grants from the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts.The foundation increased its financial support of the...more
Foundation: California Community Foundation, Mattel Children's Foundation
Disney has pledged a total of US$15 million to relief and rebuilding efforts.Mattel Children's Foundation is donating to campaigns led by The Salvation Army, Good+Foundation and Baby2Baby.Moose Toys,...more
Foundation: McPherson County Community Foundation
McPherson County Community Foundation Announces Retirement of President & CEO Becky Goss.Goss led the Foundation in launching the Mastermind of McPhersson County initiative.She is "incredibly proud...more
BG Community Foundation awards grants to 18 nonprofit groups wanting to make a difference in BG.1BookBG is a teacher-led literacy organization whose mission is building connections between Bowling...more
Foundation: California Community Foundation, Pasadena Community Foundation
Metallica's philanthropic foundation, All Within My Hands (AWMH), is donating a combined total of $500,000 to two key efforts.If you can, consider helping out by donating to the Pas Pasadena...more
Foundation: California Community Foundation, Latino Community Foundation
Eva Longoria Donates $1 Million to Los Angeles Wildfire Relief.With support from the Courage and Civility Award, the funds will be distributed to the Latino community Foundation.The funds will also...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The end of 2024 was marked by a flurry of announcements of investments and grants being awarded to news organizations across the U.S.Press Forward has a commitment of $500 million over the next five...more
New News from...
Foundation for Appalachian Ohio
California Community Foundation
Aspen Community Foundation
Triangle Community Foundation
North Carolina Community Foundation
Weingart Foundation
Community Foundation for Greater New Haven
Arkansas Community Foundation
Gates Foundation
Community Foundation of Chippewa County
Social Entrepreneurship
Spotlight
Hexham Social Enterprise Launches Workshop to Provide Training for the Unemployed
A Gilesgate-based shop and community facility, Hexham’s Core Music, launches a separate workshop where up to six people will be trained how to repair guitars and make ukuleles. The European Social Fund grant supported the project and has secured funds through the County Durham Communication Foundation to equip the workshop in Burn Lane.