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Barry Diller Reflects On Old Hollywood, His Paramount Days, and Philanthropy
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Goldman Sachs Foundation, Parker Foundation

On Thursday afternoon, at the end of the third-annual, two-day Vanity Fair New Establishment Summit, Barry Diller, the chairman of Expedia and...more

Ruth Parker's foundation won't survive her death
Foundation: Parker Foundation

When Parker died, however, she left a cash gift to the Erie County Community Foundation, ensuring that her legacy of charity for the community...more

Tom Leggat Opportunities Fellowship Award honors two with dreams to share
Foundation: Greater Lowell Community Foundation, Parker Foundation

The fund allows the Greater Lowell Community Foundation to grant a $5,000 award to at least one young Lowell resident so he or she can embark...more

The Virtues of Impact Investing
Foundation: Parker Foundation

Peter Brill, a retired professional, is introducing impact investing to the West Coast. Impact investing focuses on ensuring resources are invested in groups, companies or businesses meant to result...more

Sean Parker honored at the Vatican with the 2016 Pontifical Key Philanthropy Award
Foundation: Parker Foundation

"We congratulate Sean Parker for winning the 2016 Key Philanthropy ... the foundation builds upon Sean Parker's philanthropic efforts over the last...more

Foundation Invests Assets in Local Community and Sees Results in ...
Foundation: Parker Foundation

NPQ has run many articles over the years about philanthropy and the role of foundations, including a recent series on the idea of strategic...more

Cynder Sinclair: Sustainable Philanthropy — A Unique Investment ...
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation, Parker Foundation

Our community is known for its philanthropic generosity. Whether ... In fact, Parker's exceptional approach to philanthropy has been heralded across the...more

Hutton Parker Foundation Awards $965000 in Core Support Grants
Foundation: Parker Foundation

Hutton Parker Foundation recently awarded $965,000 in Core Support Grants to 31 nonprofit agencies located throughout Santa Barbara County representing Children, Youth and Families; Civic &...more

Hutton Parker Foundation Core Support Grants
Foundation: Parker Foundation

The Hutton Parker Foundation has recently announced that it has awarded $596,000 in Core Support Grants to 17 nonprofit organizations located throughout Santa Barbara County. The awards granted...more



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