The 14 Most Important Players in Corporate Philanthropy

 The 14 Most Important Players in Corporate Philanthropy

For all the hype corporate giving can generate, getting a handle on it isn’t easy. Still, there are some clear leaders, encompassing the nation’s biggest banks, tech giants, pharmaceutical companies and retailers.

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Young and Diverse Donors: What a New Study Says About the Changing Face of the Sector

Young and Diverse Donors: What a New Study Says About the Changing Face of the Sector

Younger and more diverse donors are playing a rising role in the philanthrosphere. We talk with Dr. Una Osili at the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy about a recent study on their growing influence since 2017.

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How the Katherine C. Carmody Charitable Trust Awards Grants Locally in Texas

How the Katherine C. Carmody Charitable Trust Awards Grants Locally in Texas

The Katherine C. Carmody Charitable Trust is a Texas-specific grantmaker that welcomes unsolicited grant applications from local nonprofits. It supports education, reducing juvenile incarceration, and other human services work.

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Top Things to Know about the Alfred E. Chase Charity Foundation in Massachusetts

Top Things to Know about the Alfred E. Chase Charity Foundation in Massachusetts

Here are three things to know about the Alfred E. Chase Charity Foundation and its local grantmaking along the North Shore of Massachusetts.

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Three Facts about the Charles H. Farnsworth Trust’s Giving in Boston

Three Facts about the Charles H. Farnsworth Trust’s Giving in Boston

Several philanthropic groups serve the needs of seniors in the Boston area. One such organization is the Charles H. Farnsworth Trust, whose grantmaking strategy prizes supportive housing, arts and culture enrichment and more.

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Three Important Facts About the W.H. & Mary Ellen Cobb Charitable Trust in Texas

Three Important Facts About the W.H. & Mary Ellen Cobb Charitable Trust in Texas

Here are three things that nonprofits in the Texas Panhandle should know about the W.H. & Mary Ellen Cobb Charitable Trust.

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As Corporations Grapple With Commitments to Racial Justice, Authenticity Rules

As Corporations Grapple With Commitments to Racial Justice, Authenticity Rules

Corporations have committed more than $450 million to social and racial justice groups, but are struggling with tone and intent in their responses to mass protests. How can their commitments unfold in inclusive and authentic ways?

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Things to Know about Carl R. Hendrickson Family Foundation’s Northern Illinois Giving

Things to Know about Carl R. Hendrickson Family Foundation’s Northern Illinois Giving

The Carl R. Hendrickson Family Foundation has been on the local giving scene since 1991, supporting basic needs, entrepreneurs, and more. Here are three things to know about this accessible local funder.

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What Is the Oldest Charitable Trust in the U.S., and What Does It Fund?

What Is the Oldest Charitable Trust in the U.S., and What Does It Fund?

The John Clarke Trust is the oldest charitable trust in the United States, and still today, it awards thousands of dollars in grants to nonprofits in southeastern New England, mainly in Rhode Island. Here’s a quick look.

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The Clark and Ruby Baker Foundation in Georgia: Support for Capital Projects and More

The Clark and Ruby Baker Foundation in Georgia: Support for Capital Projects and More

Although the Clark and Ruby Baker Foundation is best known as a supporterr of Methodist-affiliated groups, it is also a key funder to know for nonprofit construction needs of all kinds in Georgia.

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Getting to know the Thelma Braun & Bocklett Family Foundation in Texas

Getting to know the Thelma Braun & Bocklett Family Foundation in Texas

Grayson County, Texas, is home to over 131,000 people, just north of the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Here’s one local grantmaker that has made this region its top priority.

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What Connecticut Nonprofits Should Know About the Elizabeth Carse Foundation

What Connecticut Nonprofits Should Know About the Elizabeth Carse Foundation

The Elizabeth Carse Foundation has been assisting local nonprofits in Connecticut for decades. Here are a few things to know about how it operates and what organizations win support.

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