Inside Philanthropy

Inside Philanthropy was established with a clear mission: to shed light on one of the most influential forces in our society. Our dedicated team of editors and journalists works tirelessly to uncover how foundations and significant donors allocate their funds and the reasons behind their choices. We believe that philanthropic resources should be available to everyone, not just those who have the right connections. Our aim is to make the world of giving understandable for all. If you're in search of funding for your initiatives, we are here to assist you. Additionally, we strive to enhance transparency and accountability within the philanthropic sector, especially as its influence grows in the United States and beyond. While we celebrate the increasing generosity and often highlight innovative funders, we also address challenging questions regarding the impact of private funding on public life.

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The LA Story: Why Funders Must Take Action Against Authoritarianism

3 days ago | insidephilanthropy.com | Martha Ramirez

June 14th 2025: "No Kings: Protest in Los Angeles. Credit: Adn_baller/ShutterstockThe scenes that took place a little over a week ago were a study in contrasts. In the nation’s capital, President Donald Trump presided over a military parade that celebrated the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army.
Inside the American Psychiatric Association Foundation’s Mental Health Support

1 week ago | insidephilanthropy.com | Wendy Paris

The current administration’s cuts to mental health funding are serious business, not only because so many of its other actions are causing mental anguish for countless Americans, but also because mental health investment works: Early intervention can prevent a psychological struggle from developing into a full-blown crisis. As Robert Kuttner of The American Prospect put it recently, “Trump’s Republicans are not only promoting lunatic policies.
Inside the American Psychiatric Association Foundation’s Mental Health Funding

1 week ago | insidephilanthropy.com | Wendy Paris

The current administration’s cuts to mental health funding are serious business, not only because so many of its other actions are causing mental anguish for countless Americans, but also because mental health investment works: Early intervention can prevent a psychological struggle from developing into a full-blown crisis. As Robert Kuttner of The American Prospect put it recently, “Trump’s Republicans are not only promoting lunatic policies.
A New Koch in Town: Four Things to Note About the Philanthropy of America’s Richest Woman

1 week ago | insidephilanthropy.com | Ade Adeniji

Here at IP, we’ve long been following how women are wielding increasing power in the sector. From Melinda Gates to Marilyn Simons, Laura Arnold, Priscilla Chan, and many others besides, more women are playing leading roles in philanthropy. Since we put out that list of philanthropy’s 15 most powerful women back in 2014, other women have emerged or are emerging as philanthropic power players, including MacKenzie Scott and Nicole Shanahan.
Could a Higher Foundation Excise Tax Spur DAF Reform?

1 week ago | insidephilanthropy.com | Mike Scutari

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) walks out of the Capitol with the senior House leadership for a press conference. Credit: Philip Yabut/ShutterstockEvery piece of legislation passed by our friends in Washington, D.C., has ripple effects, and President Trump’s “big, beautiful bill,” now under consideration by the Senate, is no exception.
Fox Rock Foundation

1 week ago | insidephilanthropy.com | Ade Adeniji

OVERVIEW: The Fox Rock Foundation is the foundation of the telecom mogul Robert Hale and does most of its grantmaking in Boston and its surrounding areas. Hale and his wife Karen have interests in health, human services, education, youth, and the environment.
Seven Questions for Supermodel and Maternal Health Advocate Christy Turlington Burns

1 week ago | insidephilanthropy.com | Ade Adeniji

Christy Turlington Burns talks to patient Naserian Oletiyo, 33, in the postnatal ward at FAME hospital. Credit: Sarah Waiswa, 2024At this year’s Social Innovation Summit held in San Francisco from June 3-4, supermodel and activist Christy Turlington Burns, 56, joined several other headlining speakers including political analyst and advocate Van Jones, and Latino Community Foundation CEO Julian Castro.
Big New Moves From Edgar Villanueva and the Decolonizing Wealth Project

2 weeks ago | insidephilanthropy.com | Connie Matthiessen

Edgar Villanueva. Credit: Decolonizing Wealth ProjectMany of the Trump administration’s early actions — the immigration crackdown, attacks on DEI, undermining civil rights — are challenging the very foundations of Edgar Villanueva’s work, but that reality appears to energize rather than discourage him. Case in point: the Decolonizing Wealth Project, the organization Villanueva founded and heads, recently launched two ambitious initiatives.
D.C. Under Trump Is On the Brink. Can Local Philanthropy Help?

2 weeks ago | insidephilanthropy.com | Celia Wexler

The beating heart of the Washington, D.C., economy was the federal government pumping jobs into the city. But this year, without one act of Congress, the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency has killed tens of thousands of jobs — both across the country and particularly in the D.C. region. The damage has been widespread. But the country’s capital is at the epicenter.
Will Philanthropy Ever Pay Attention to Appalachia? New Research Highlights Disparities

2 weeks ago | insidephilanthropy.com | Martha Ramirez

Main Street in Boone, North Carolina. Credit: J. Michael Jones/ShutterstockImmortalized in the songs of Dolly Parton, Loretta Lynn and Doc Watson, Appalachia is a region of abundant resources. From the coal that powered the industrial revolution to timber and iron ore, Appalachia’s natural resources have played a crucial role in the development of the U.S. Decades of extraction, persistent structural disinvestment and natural disasters, however, have left the region struggling.