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Gulf Coast Community Foundation
When Charles Barancik and his wife, Margery, opened the Resilient Retreat for first responders in Sarasota, Fla., in 1992, they didn't think it would grow to more than 100 rooms. It did, and now, thanks to a nearly half-million-dollar grant from the Barancik Foundation, it will, reports the
When Charles Barancik and his wife, Margery, opened the Resilient Retreat for first responders in Sarasota, Fla., in 1992, they didn't think it would grow to more than 100 rooms. It did, and now, thanks to a nearly half-million-dollar grant from the Barancik Foundation, it will, reports the
Community Foundation of Sarasota County
There are nearly 750 nonprofit organizations in Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte, and DeSoto counties in Florida, providing everything from health and youth services to education and the arts, per a new report from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County. But while "the nonprofit sector is
There are nearly 750 nonprofit organizations in Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte, and DeSoto counties in Florida, providing everything from health and youth services to education and the arts, per a new report from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County. But while "the nonprofit sector is
Daniels Fund, Colorado Trust, Denver Foundation
The new CEO of the Prosperity Denver Fund says she's "thrilled to join the team at Prosperity Denver Fund, in service to the vision of Denver's taxpayers and their investment in the future of our community's students." The nonprofit, a sales tax-funded 501(c)3 that supports organizations
The new CEO of the Prosperity Denver Fund says she's "thrilled to join the team at Prosperity Denver Fund, in service to the vision of Denver's taxpayers and their investment in the future of our community's students." The nonprofit, a sales tax-funded 501(c)3 that supports organizations
Gates Foundation
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
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
California Community Foundation
Donald Trump's plan to make Mexico pay for a border wall isn't sitting well with some Mexicans, the Los Angeles Times reports. "I'm not going to pay for that wall," says Sergio Sarmiento, a 52-year-old truck driver from Sonora, Mexico. "I'm not going to pay for that f---ing
Donald Trump's plan to make Mexico pay for a border wall isn't sitting well with some Mexicans, the Los Angeles Times reports. "I'm not going to pay for that wall," says Sergio Sarmiento, a 52-year-old truck driver from Sonora, Mexico. "I'm not going to pay for that f---ing
Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation
The Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation is accepting grant applications for its Berkeley County Industrial Park Development Fund through July 31st. Organizations eligible to apply include nonprofits, public schools, and government agencies serving Berkeley County. The fund was
The Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation is accepting grant applications for its Berkeley County Industrial Park Development Fund through July 31st. Organizations eligible to apply include nonprofits, public schools, and government agencies serving Berkeley County. The fund was
Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County
The Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County has given more than half a million dollars to nine local nonprofits over the last few years, the Baltimore Sun reports. This year, the foundation awarded $439,832 to nine organizations, including the Anne Arundel County Food Bank, which will use
The Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County has given more than half a million dollars to nine local nonprofits over the last few years, the Baltimore Sun reports. This year, the foundation awarded $439,832 to nine organizations, including the Anne Arundel County Food Bank, which will use
Changemakers
When Ngunan Ioron-Aloho graduated from Nigeria's Benue State University in 2013 with a bachelor's degree in law, she had one thing on her mind: "How different things would have been for me if I lived in a village, and or without the support I had during college, I would have been a school dropout,
When Ngunan Ioron-Aloho graduated from Nigeria's Benue State University in 2013 with a bachelor's degree in law, she had one thing on her mind: "How different things would have been for me if I lived in a village, and or without the support I had during college, I would have been a school dropout,
Ayrshire Foundation, Pasadena Community Foundation
Hikers in Pasadena, Calif., will soon be able to enjoy more of the city's native plants and animals. The One Arroyo Foundation on Saturday broke the ground on a project to restore 3.5 miles of trails in the Arroyo Seco, which runs from the mountains to the sea and is Pasadena's crown jewel, the
Hikers in Pasadena, Calif., will soon be able to enjoy more of the city's native plants and animals. The One Arroyo Foundation on Saturday broke the ground on a project to restore 3.5 miles of trails in the Arroyo Seco, which runs from the mountains to the sea and is Pasadena's crown jewel, the
Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation
Warren Buffett says most of his fortune will be put into a new charitable trust once he's dead, the Wall Street Journal reports. The billionaire Berkshire Hathaway CEO made the announcement in an interview with the Journal's Susan Matthews. "I'm going to leave 99% of my wealth to the
Warren Buffett says most of his fortune will be put into a new charitable trust once he's dead, the Wall Street Journal reports. The billionaire Berkshire Hathaway CEO made the announcement in an interview with the Journal's Susan Matthews. "I'm going to leave 99% of my wealth to the
MacArthur Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation
The Zero Gap Fund has raised more than $1 billion to tackle some of the world's "most pressing challenges," including climate change, regenerative agriculture, financial inclusion, and access to essential services, the Rockefeller Foundation says in a press release. The fund, a partnership
The Zero Gap Fund has raised more than $1 billion to tackle some of the world's "most pressing challenges," including climate change, regenerative agriculture, financial inclusion, and access to essential services, the Rockefeller Foundation says in a press release. The fund, a partnership
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Detroit's iconic Michigan Central Station is open for business after a six-year renovation that saw millions of gallons of water removed from the building. The station, which had fallen into deep decay in the city's Corktown neighborhood, was purchased by Ford in 2018 to become a campus for
Detroit's iconic Michigan Central Station is open for business after a six-year renovation that saw millions of gallons of water removed from the building. The station, which had fallen into deep decay in the city's Corktown neighborhood, was purchased by Ford in 2018 to become a campus for
Pine Bluff Area Community Foundation
Police in Pine Bluff, Ark., say they've found the body of a man believed to be in his 50s who was reported missing more than a month ago. Authorities say the remains were found in a home on the city's north side on Sunday, the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports. Police say the man's body has
Police in Pine Bluff, Ark., say they've found the body of a man believed to be in his 50s who was reported missing more than a month ago. Authorities say the remains were found in a home on the city's north side on Sunday, the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports. Police say the man's body has
Bloomberg Philanthropies
Baltimore's Johns Hopkins University is getting a $1 billion gift that will make it tuition-free for nearly two-thirds of its medical students, the Baltimore Sun reports. The endowment from Bloomberg Philanthropies will cover living expenses and fees for medical students from families earning
Baltimore's Johns Hopkins University is getting a $1 billion gift that will make it tuition-free for nearly two-thirds of its medical students, the Baltimore Sun reports. The endowment from Bloomberg Philanthropies will cover living expenses and fees for medical students from families earning
Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation
After 22 years as CEO of Adams Community Bank in Massachusetts, Jeffrey O'Brien is stepping down. "I have spent my entire career with the Bank, and look forward to the end of this transition," he says in a press release. O'Brien, who joined the bank as a financial officer in 1997, started
After 22 years as CEO of Adams Community Bank in Massachusetts, Jeffrey O'Brien is stepping down. "I have spent my entire career with the Bank, and look forward to the end of this transition," he says in a press release. O'Brien, who joined the bank as a financial officer in 1997, started
Gulf Coast Community Foundation
A Mississippi man has been charged with arson, burglary, and more after police say he set fire to the home of his estranged wife's best friend. Police say Stefan Rowald, 35, broke into the home in Gautier on Saturday night and set it on fire, reports the Clarion-Ledger. He also allegedly set
A Mississippi man has been charged with arson, burglary, and more after police say he set fire to the home of his estranged wife's best friend. Police say Stefan Rowald, 35, broke into the home in Gautier on Saturday night and set it on fire, reports the Clarion-Ledger. He also allegedly set
Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne
"We know that per (211's) study that over 50% of the Hispanic population does not know about or is not accessing nonprofit services. So we really want to make sure that we're serving those populations and making sure that they are aware of the services," Alison Gerardot, chief impact officer at
"We know that per (211's) study that over 50% of the Hispanic population does not know about or is not accessing nonprofit services. So we really want to make sure that we're serving those populations and making sure that they are aware of the services," Alison Gerardot, chief impact officer at
Bloomberg Philanthropies
Most medical students at Johns Hopkins University will no longer have to pay tuition thanks to a $1 billion gift from Michael Bloomberg. Starting in the fall, the donation will cover full tuition for medical students from families earning less than $300,000. Living expenses and fees will be
Most medical students at Johns Hopkins University will no longer have to pay tuition thanks to a $1 billion gift from Michael Bloomberg. Starting in the fall, the donation will cover full tuition for medical students from families earning less than $300,000. Living expenses and fees will be
Arizona Community Foundation
The Arizona Community Foundation has named its first-ever chief impact officer, a position that will oversee the implementation of strategic initiatives aimed at fostering statewide growth and community impact. Michelle Gayles will take over for Anna Mar ? 'a Ch ?'vez, who says in a press
The Arizona Community Foundation has named its first-ever chief impact officer, a position that will oversee the implementation of strategic initiatives aimed at fostering statewide growth and community impact. Michelle Gayles will take over for Anna Mar ? 'a Ch ?'vez, who says in a press
Edna McConnell Clark Foundation, Edna McConnell Clark Foundation
"It is incredible, but I would say that we still have only scratched the surface," says Nancy Roob, CEO of the Edna McConnell Clark Foundation, a New York-based charity that in 2015 launched Blue Meridian Partners, a platform that allows philanthropists and funders to invest in social change
"It is incredible, but I would say that we still have only scratched the surface," says Nancy Roob, CEO of the Edna McConnell Clark Foundation, a New York-based charity that in 2015 launched Blue Meridian Partners, a platform that allows philanthropists and funders to invest in social change
Gates Foundation
The world's richest people are putting their money where their mouths are in an attempt to stave off the effects of climate change. At a conference in Singapore on Tuesday, Bill and Melinda Gates announced their philanthropic arm, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, will invest $50 billion
The world's richest people are putting their money where their mouths are in an attempt to stave off the effects of climate change. At a conference in Singapore on Tuesday, Bill and Melinda Gates announced their philanthropic arm, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, will invest $50 billion
Humboldt Area Foundation, Wild Rivers Community Foundation
"My heart is full because of all your hard work, and our foundation is here to support you and celebrate your efforts to create wonderful opportunities for our youth." Those are the words of Gina Zottola, vice president of Advancement and Philanthropic Innovation at the Humboldt Area
"My heart is full because of all your hard work, and our foundation is here to support you and celebrate your efforts to create wonderful opportunities for our youth." Those are the words of Gina Zottola, vice president of Advancement and Philanthropic Innovation at the Humboldt Area
El Paso Community Foundation
"There are almost no words to describe the excitement and anticipation we feel," Stephanie Otero tells El Paso Matters. Otero is the interim CEO of La Nube, a $72 million STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) discovery center that opened Saturday in downtown El Paso. The
"There are almost no words to describe the excitement and anticipation we feel," Stephanie Otero tells El Paso Matters. Otero is the interim CEO of La Nube, a $72 million STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) discovery center that opened Saturday in downtown El Paso. The
New York Community Trust
New York City's shelter population is at a record high, largely fueled by the arrival of new migrants, while the number of people sleeping on the street reached a 15-year peak this year. But the number of shelter beds set aside specifically for young people has remained stagnant for years, and
New York City's shelter population is at a record high, largely fueled by the arrival of new migrants, while the number of people sleeping on the street reached a 15-year peak this year. But the number of shelter beds set aside specifically for young people has remained stagnant for years, and
Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Gulf Coast Community Foundation, Oklahoma City Community Foundation
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has chosen Graci McGillicuddy to enter the Florida Women's Hall of Fame in 2024. McGillicuddy, the co-founder of the All Star Children's Foundation, a Sarasota-based child advocacy center that fights child abuse, has made "significant contributions to the state of
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has chosen Graci McGillicuddy to enter the Florida Women's Hall of Fame in 2024. McGillicuddy, the co-founder of the All Star Children's Foundation, a Sarasota-based child advocacy center that fights child abuse, has made "significant contributions to the state of
San Diego Foundation
The San Diego Foundation is looking for someone to help it raise $100 million by 2024, the San Diego Union-Tribune reports. That's more than $100 million more than was raised in 2016 and more than any other foundation in San Diego County, according to the San Diego Business Journal. The $100
The San Diego Foundation is looking for someone to help it raise $100 million by 2024, the San Diego Union-Tribune reports. That's more than $100 million more than was raised in 2016 and more than any other foundation in San Diego County, according to the San Diego Business Journal. The $100
Springfield Foundation
The Springfield Foundation is accepting applications for its annual competitive grants program. Nonprofit organizations that work to address community issues in the areas of Arts & Culture, Civic Affairs, Education, Environment, Conservation & Animals, Health, and Human Services are encouraged
The Springfield Foundation is accepting applications for its annual competitive grants program. Nonprofit organizations that work to address community issues in the areas of Arts & Culture, Civic Affairs, Education, Environment, Conservation & Animals, Health, and Human Services are encouraged
Arkansas Community Foundation
The community of Fordyce, Ark., is reeling after Friday's mass shooting that left four people dead, including the suspected gunman. "None of us ever imagined we would have to respond in the aftermath of a shooting in a peaceful town like Fordyce," says Arkansas Sen. Matt Stone, per the
The community of Fordyce, Ark., is reeling after Friday's mass shooting that left four people dead, including the suspected gunman. "None of us ever imagined we would have to respond in the aftermath of a shooting in a peaceful town like Fordyce," says Arkansas Sen. Matt Stone, per the
Quad Cities Community Foundation
Nine nonprofits in the Quad Cities, Ill., have been awarded a total of $150,000 in grants to help them "build and strengthen the systems, structures, cultures, skills, resources, and power that they need to serve their communities," per a press release from the Quad Cities Community
Nine nonprofits in the Quad Cities, Ill., have been awarded a total of $150,000 in grants to help them "build and strengthen the systems, structures, cultures, skills, resources, and power that they need to serve their communities," per a press release from the Quad Cities Community
Foundation for Appalachian Ohio
The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio is offering scholarships, fellowships, research, and innovation in the areas of conservation and environmental stewardship thanks to a $5 million donation from the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District. "We're grateful to the Muskingum Watershed
The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio is offering scholarships, fellowships, research, and innovation in the areas of conservation and environmental stewardship thanks to a $5 million donation from the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District. "We're grateful to the Muskingum Watershed
Social Entrepreneurship
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Halcyon Incubator Selects Inaugural Class of Fellows
Washington, D.C. based incubator for social entrepreneurs, Halcyon Incubator, has selected seven ventures to move into the newly renovated Halcyon House in September for its inaugural class of fellows.