Philanthropy Journal - Top US Stories

Americans give in every season

Elizabeth Floyd — Mon, 12 May 2008 11:23:53 -0400

Over 61 million U.S. residents volunteered a total of nearly 3.2 billion hours in 2006, keeping our society functioning year-round.

Ret Boney — Mon, 12 May 2008 08:47:45 -0400

Grantmaking foundations in the U.S. gave $42.9 billion last year, up 10 percent in the face of a slowing economy, a new report says.

Ret Boney — Fri, 09 May 2008 14:10:23 -0400

Unilever, National Park Foundation awarded grants totaling $240,000 to 12 national parks and park ‘friends groups’ nationwide.

Ret Boney — Fri, 09 May 2008 14:09:31 -0400

Laurence D. Fink, chairman and CEO, BlackRock, and wife endowed finance center at UCLA Anderson School of Management with $10M naming gift.

Ret Boney — Fri, 09 May 2008 14:08:49 -0400

General Mills, Minneapolis, partnering with Washington D.C. Mayor’s Commission on Food and Nutrition to launch Healthy Communities program.

Ret Boney — Fri, 09 May 2008 14:07:41 -0400

Twyla Casey Wells, former director of resource development and planned giving, Johnston Community College Foundation, named executive director.

Ret Boney — Fri, 09 May 2008 14:06:36 -0400

Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn., launched five-year campaign to raise $1.25B with $25M gift from campaign chair Bill Marriott.

Ret Boney — Fri, 09 May 2008 14:05:48 -0400

Profiles In Caring, Salt Lake City, launched GoodTube, online community for sharing videos with a good purpose.

Ret Boney — Fri, 09 May 2008 14:04:38 -0400

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans partnering with Habitat for Humanity International in four-year, $125M alliance.

Elizabeth Floyd — Fri, 09 May 2008 13:59:15 -0400

Majestic Realty Foundation, City of Industry, Calif., placed more than 315 grants nationwide during fifth year of operation.