Here's What We Found From A Look At the Largest Foundations' Overhead Numbers
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Initiative Foundation, MacArthur Foundation, Dell Foundation, Ford Foundation, Johnson Foundation, Michael and Susan Dell Foundation, Michael and Susan Dell Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Kellogg Foundation, Walton Family Foundation
Chan Zuckerberg's foundation has a higher degree of overhead than the trust's numbers indicate.Michael Bloomberg, Michael Dell and Bill Gates are near the top of Seitz's list.With the exceptions of...more

People in the News (01/18/2026): Appointments, Promotions, Obituaries
Foundation: Gates Foundation, MacArthur Foundation, Rasmuson Foundation, Johnson Foundation, Kresge Foundation, Meadows Foundation, Meadows Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
In the programs department, STEPHANIE DAVISON was promoted from the human services program to senior program officer.On the operations team, SARAH TRAXLER was promoted to director of the executive...more

The Schott Foundation Debuts New Tool to Chart Sustainable Grantmaking
Foundation: California Endowment, Johnson Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Schott Foundation for Public Education, California Wellness Foundation
Schott Foundation for Public Education debuts new sustainable grantmaking tool.The Sustainable Grantmaking Benchmark is a simple tool that helps funders evaluate their grantmaking.Two of the seven...more

Four Ways Philanthropy Can Support the Movement For A Third Reconstruction
Foundation: Johnson Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Foundations should support communities to build and sustain a more equitable, just, and resilient Third Reconstruction, the authors say.They say it would be a grave mistake to stall collective work...more

Morehouse School of Medicine Gains $1 Million Investment From Philanthropy Foundation
Foundation: Johnson Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
The funding will support Morehouse School of Medicine's existing pathway and leadership development programs.The grant is part of the foundationa€™s $7.5 million commitment to Historically...more

Philanthropy's Crucial Role in Protecting Public Health Data
Foundation: Johnson Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation is teaming up with partners at every level to safeguard critical health data.The foundation has committed $10 million in stop-gap funding for National Institutes of...more

Targeting OSF, Trump Aims for a Chilling Effect on Liberal Funders - Inside Philanthropy
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Marguerite Casey Foundation, Marguerite Casey Foundation, Johnson Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Open Society Foundations
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation is teaming up with partners at every level to safeguard critical health data.The foundation has committed $10 million in stop-gap funding for National Institutes of...more

Money Can Buy Happiness — This Oxford Philosopher Says Charities Should Pay Attention
Foundation: Johnson Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation is teaming up with partners at every level to safeguard critical health data.The foundation has committed $10 million in stop-gap funding for National Institutes of...more

Biden Let California Get Creative With Medicaid Spending. Trump Is Signaling That May End
Foundation: Johnson Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
CalAIM is authorized under a federal waiver that allows states to experiment with their Medicaid programs.In March, the federal government rescinded guidelines supporting Medi-Cal spending for social...more

Locating the Flexibility to Expand Access to Health Care
Foundation: Johnson Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Locating the Flexibility to Expand Access to Health Care.Jason Levitis discusses how federal policies and state-level innovations can shape access to health insurance.Levitis provides technical...more