WASHINGTON — September 10, 2026— Philanthropy Roundtable, in partnership with the DeVos Family Foundation, is pleased to announce legendary investor, author and philanthropist Peter Lynch as the recipient of the inaugural 2026 DeVos Read more…
Twenty-five years ago, Keegan was among the thousands of first responders who answered the call following the deadliest terrorist attacks in American history. On September 11, 2001, nearly 3,000 people were killed, including hundreds of firefighters and law enforcement officers.
Philanthropic donors considering how best to protect their mission and intent are wise to consider the impact various generations may have on their success. From “giving while living” to perpetuity, each choice brings with it rewards and challenges.
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This month’s Donor Intent Watch begins with another story of a state university’s attempt to change the terms of a scholarship program with race-based donor restrictions – this time in North Carolina.
Our universities, courts, civic organizations, military and diplomatic corps consist of public servants who carry out the work of the government.
Thirty-five years ago, a group of devoted donors founded Philanthropy Roundtable to protect the essential principles of liberty, opportunity and personal responsibility that have made America a powerful engine of upward mobility and human progress for generations.
Philanthropy Roundtable has joined with People United for Privacy Foundation, the Manhattan Institute and State Policy Network in filing an amicus brief asking the Supreme Court to hear Alaska Policy Forum Read more…
Across the nation, flags fly at half-staff, not to mark a federal holiday or honor a government official, but in tribute to the life and legacy of beloved country legend Dolly Parton.
In the August 2026 issue of Planned Giving Today, Philanthropy Roundtable’s Adam Meyerson Distinguished Fellow in Philanthropic Excellence Joanne Florino examines the rising number of donor-intent disputes over restricted gifts as colleges close or merge.
Through the Roundtable’s higher education donor servicesand “Top 10 Tips for Higher Education Funders,” the Roundtable delivers measurable campus reforms by funding initiatives that strengthen free speech protections, expand access and opportunity, and advance academic excellence.
The freedom movement is entering a new chapter. As established institutions adapt and new organizations emerge, donors are asking important questions about leadership, talent and where to invest for lasting impact.
Charter schools have been part of school choice policy for decades. But new legislation in some states threatens to dramatically change how these schools operate and serve students.
In a recent Wall Street Journal article, “The Struggling Colleges Raiding Their Endowments to Pay the Bills,” Philanthropy Roundtable’s Adam Meyerson Distinguished Fellow in Philanthropic Excellence Joanne Florino addresses a growing concern for higher-education Read more…
This year has marked the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, and therefore the United States of America. That has been an occasion for great celebration, and rightly so. But it is also an occasion for reflection, especially on the ideals and history that shaped the American people.
In early 2022 Philanthropy Roundtable published “What Ever Happened to U.S. History 101?,” a discussion of the abysmal failure of U.S. colleges and universities to ensure students’ course schedules include at least a basic survey course on our nation’s history or government.
This November, Californians will find multiple new initiatives on their ballots including a proposed wealth tax trained on billionaires residing in California.
This November, Californians will find multiple new initiatives on their ballots including a proposed wealth tax trained on billionaires residing in California.
At its core, philanthropy is an expression of values. Every philanthropic institution is shaped by its defining purpose, guiding principles and charitable priorities.
This year, Philanthropy Roundtable continued its work to protect donor privacy, preserve donor intent and defend charitable freedom from proposals that would have created new burdens and disclosure requirements for nonprofits and donors.