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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Blandin Foundation

5 days ago | insidephilanthropy.com | Alyssa Ochs

OVERVIEW: The C.K. Blandin Foundation supports rural Minnesota nonprofits through programs for Itasca County vibrancy, rural community leadership, and opportunities for every community member. IP TAKE: Blandin is a large, rural community development funder in Minnesota, open to new and existing multi-year partnerships with nonprofits working in its areas of interest.
A Privately Owned Newspaper Embraced Philanthropy. Here’s What It’s Learning

1 week ago | insidephilanthropy.com | Mike Scutari

In 2014, Minnesota business magnate Glen Taylor finalized his purchase of the Star Tribune, which, at the time, held the seventh-largest Sunday circulation in the U.S. Hopeful commentators framed the move as an example of a civic-minded billionaire putting a treasured outlet on a path to sustainability and rescuing it from the clutches of rapacious venture capitalists. While billionaire ownership has been a mixed blessing for some news outlets, this has so far been a happier story.
The Story Behind Marguerite Casey’s Supercharged Trump 2.0 Giving

1 week ago | insidephilanthropy.com | Connie Matthiessen

As the Trump administration passes the 100-day mark, is philanthropy finding its voice? The early weeks of the new administration saw the sector staying mostly silent, with few exceptions, even as Trump eviscerated federal support and forward momentum on key funder priorities. But despite finding themselves targeted in unprecedented ways — or perhaps because of that — more grantmakers and nonprofits have been speaking up over the past month or so.
How Much Do Foundations Pay Their Endowment Managers?

1 week ago | insidephilanthropy.com | Mike Scutari

A couple of years ago, I chatted with F.B. Heron Foundation President Emerita Clara Miller about the benefits and drawbacks of a perpetual foundation.
How Fashion Mogul Tory Burch Boosts Fellow Women Entrepreneurs

1 week ago | insidephilanthropy.com | Ade Adeniji

TBF founder Tory Burch (right) and TBF president Tiffany Dufu (left). Credit: Tory Burch FoundationFor the sartorially sophisticated among us — including, hopefully, yours truly at times — Tory Burch is a staple in fashion, offering a suite of women’s dresses, designer shoes, handbags and accessories. The woman behind the brand, fashion designer and entrepreneur Tory Burch, launched her first store in 2004 in Manhattan’s Nolita neighborhood.
Barbara Hostetter on the Barr Foundation’s Growth and Evolution

1 week ago | insidephilanthropy.com | Ade Adeniji

Barbara and Amos Hostetter. Credit: Barr FoundationThe Barr Foundation is one of the largest foundations in Massachusetts, with nearly $3 billion in assets and giving that tends to prioritize its home region but also extends nationwide. Now over 25 years old, the foundation makes grants that range across its three main focus areas: arts and creativity, climate and education.
Public Interest Lawyer John Bouman on How to Plan for Opportunities to Make Change

1 week ago | insidephilanthropy.com | Wendy Paris

Part of Bouman's focus has been on helping the RFF Foundation for Aging develop its advocacy capabilities. Credit: fizkes/ShutterstockJohn Bouman is a leading public interest lawyer in Chicago who has helped foundations effectively support advocacy and legal action.
Foundations Under Political Attack Can’t Keep Seeing Themselves as Above Politics

1 week ago | insidephilanthropy.com | David Callahan

These are dark days for many foundations, but the staff of the Gates Foundation surely occupies some of the grimmest front row seats to the cruelty pageant that is Trump 2.0. No grantmaker works more closely with a wider array of NGOs in poor countries than Gates.
Inside the RRF Foundation for Aging’s Fight for Older Americans

1 week ago | insidephilanthropy.com | Wendy Paris

I was sitting on a bench at the end of a hallway in a small hospital outside Austin, talking to Mary O’Donnell, president and CEO of RRF Foundation for Aging, while also keeping one eye on the room where my mother was recuperating from surgery after a fall. This effort to support an older adult while typing — admittedly not an optimal journalistic moment — is typical of family caregivers and highlights the need for the work of RRF.
Psychedelics Research Needs Coordination. This Funder Collaborative Wants to Help

1 week ago | insidephilanthropy.com | Paul Karon

Psilocybe cubensis mushrooms. Credit: Erik Fenderson/Wikimedia Commons, public domainThe most important advance in mental healthcare in recent years is arguably the simple fact that more people are willing to acknowledge that they’re suffering and to seek help. At the same time, doctors and healthcare organizations increasingly consider mental health to be a basic component of their patients’ health and are more vigilant than ever about these conditions.