Carnegie Bolsters Scottish Universities
Andrew Carnegie, one of the fathers of modern philanthropy, was born in Scotland. When industrialization crippled his father’s handloom business, the Carnegie family emigrated to America in search of a…
Refine Search Results
Search Results for: search&keywords="John Miller"
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
…Fibrosis Foundation to maintain and expand existing patient support services while directing additional money into a “supercharged” scientific search for a long-term CF cure for all patients. Washington Post reporting,…
Schultz Family Foundation
…career assessments, multi-week skill training, and job-search assistance, the new initiative plans to help 8,000 vets launch good careers every year, at a cost of between $1,600 per job placement…
Doers to Donors: Ray Dalio’s Campaign to Redefine Holiday Gift-Giving
…Dalio Philanthropies, the family supports a bevy of causes, including education, medical research, mental health, entrepreneurship and ocean exploration, among others. Now, through a campaign to redefine holiday gift giving,…
Ellen Browning Scripps
…in search of healing for rheumatoid arthritis, had established herself in a utopian community in Alameda. Her stepbrother Fred toured the state with her. They ended their trip in San…
John Templeton
One of the world’s most successful mutual-fund managers, John Templeton eventually dedicated much of his money and energy toward funding research into the relationships between two of his deepest fascinations:…
James Smithson
…During his years in Pembroke College at Oxford University, he became interested in the natural sciences, particularly chemistry. His research so impressed his colleagues and mentors that within a year…
The Giving Review: Forgo Mandates and Work to Change Philanthropy through Excellent Grantmaking
…not new; the search for root causes engaged John Rockefeller throughout his life. Today, foundations of all sizes and philosophical persuasions frequently supplement their support for basic community needs with…
The Chronicle of Philanthropy Highlights Elise Westhoff’s Accomplishments at the Roundtable
…the board launches a search for a permanent leader. Today, The Chronicle of Philanthropy published an article commemorating Westhoff’s achievements at the Roundtable, highlighting her tenacity in leading the organization…
How to Support the Maui Wildfires Relief Effort
…17 could double as firefighters and rescue personnel search for those missing. It is estimated that 2,200 structures have been destroyed, with 86% of those being residential, and hundreds of…
How to Support Israel During This Moment of Crisis
…displaced from their homes and separated from loved ones. They continue to search for information on those who were kidnapped. At the same time, antisemitism continues to mount, reaching historic…
Letter to the Editor: Salmon Pushes Back Against Craig Kennedy’s Critique of Donor Privacy
In a Letter to the Editor of The Chronicle of Philanthropy entitled “Donor Privacy Is Essential. Stop Asking Lawmakers to Force Disclosure,” Philanthropy Roundtable’s Director of Policy Research Jack Salmon…