The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The Chronicle of Philanthropy is a newspaper that focuses on the nonprofit sector. Located in Washington, DC, it serves charity leaders, foundation executives, fundraisers, and others engaged in philanthropy. The publication releases 12 issues annually and refreshes its website on a daily basis. Established in 1988 by editor Phil Semas and managing editor Stacy Palmer, it is operated by The Chronicle of Higher Education Inc., which also produces The Chronicle of Higher Education, a weekly newspaper that reports on colleges and universities.

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First, the Vera Institute of Justice Lost Its Federal Grants. Then DOGE Called

2 days ago | philanthropy.com | Alex Daniels

The call that the Vera Institute of Justice had with DOGE lawyers seemed like the early stages of a “hostile takeover” recalls Nicholas Turner, president of the criminal-justice reform organization. The Trump administration had already sent Turner notice that Vera’s five federal grants, totaling about $5 million, had been terminated.
Hispanic Federation Chief Describes Defunding, Harassment Facing Latino Nonprofits

1 week ago | philanthropy.com | Stephanie Beasley

Immigration raids, harassment, the loss of critical environmental and legal aid funding — these are among the many challenges facing Latino-led nonprofits as the Trump administration rolls out new policies affecting the communities they serve, Hispanic Federation President Frankie Miranda said. In this moment, Hispanic Americans are being conflated with people living in the country without proper documentation, and that has had a chilling effect on these groups, according to Miranda.
A Tariff ‘Tidal Wave': Higher Costs, Donor Pullback, More Budget Pain

1 week ago | philanthropy.com | Ben Gose

President Trump’s shifting approach to tariffs is adding new headaches for nonprofits already grappling with chaos related to executive orders from his administration. Even after Trump backed away from his plan for reciprocal tariffs on about 90 countries, most goods entering the country will still face a 10 percent tariff.
Faced With Anti-DEI Complaint, Gates Foundation Opens Scholarship to White Students

1 week ago | philanthropy.com | Alex Daniels

Less than two weeks after a conservative legal activist asked the Internal Revenue Service to strip the Gates Foundation of its tax-exempt status for offering scholarships based on race, the largest private foundation in the United States has decided to open its signature scholarship program to students of all races.
Melinda French Gates Is Just Getting Started

1 week ago | philanthropy.com | Jim Rendon |Taylor Callery

Nearly two decades ago, Melinda French Gates had an epiphany. After fielding questions at a press conference announcing Warren Buffett’s decision to give much of his fortune to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, she realized that she and Bill — up until then the one more associated with the foundation — needed to be equal partners in philanthropy. And to do that, she needed to transform herself into a public advocate.
Wayne State U. Gets $50 Million From Former Instructor Turned Auto Executive

1 week ago | philanthropy.com | Maria Di Mento

James and Patricia Anderson gave Wayne State University $50 million to support programs in the College of Engineering, which will be renamed for the Andersons. The money will go toward recruiting more faculty and Ph.D. students; expanding research in mobility, energy storage, artificial intelligence, and other growing fields; and supporting career-related programs for undergraduates.
Nearly 90 Foundations ‘Meet the Moment’ and Pledge to Increase Their Grants

2 weeks ago | philanthropy.com | Alex Daniels

A pledge to increase the flow of money to grantees in response to the Trump administration’s defunding of nonprofits that promote progressive policies has collected 79 signers, 10 of whom declined to identify themselves publicly.
Cory Booker Set a High Bar for Toughness. The Nonprofit World Should Aim to Reach It.

2 weeks ago | philanthropy.com | Eboo Patel

Last week, New Jersey Senator Cory Booker showed what toughness looks like in an era when fighting for a just society is a nonstop endurance test. Booker, one of only 14 African Americans to ever serve in the Senate, spoke against Trump administration policies for more than 25 hours straight without a bathroom break, surpassing Senator Strom Thurmond’s previous record — in that case for a speech opposing civil rights legislation.
Seeking Rapid Response Grants? These Funds Are Offering Help.

2 weeks ago | philanthropy.com | Stephanie Beasley

This story will be updated as we add more emergency funds. With the future of federal funding for the nonprofit sector uncertain and layoffs mounting, foundations and other grant makers are stepping up efforts to deliver emergency funds to civil society organizations, especially those serving women, people of color, and LGBTQ communities.
How Burnout Led to a Novel Way to Connect Black Women Across Generations

2 weeks ago | philanthropy.com | Nandita Raghuram

Keep up with everything happening in The Commons by signing up for the Chronicle’s Philanthropy Today newsletter or our weekly Commons LinkedIn newsletter. A decade ago Nicole Kenney, 30, was burned out. Years earlier, she had completed a rigorous undergraduate degree at Smith College and then a master’s program in public policy at Johns Hopkins Now, she was working hard as a NAACP communications associate and taking little time to rest.