Cold War

All-Time Classics from Philanthropy Magazine

Olivier Zunz s new book is a good, if limited, history of 20th century American foundations

How donors helped win a war of ideas and how they can do it again

Are the big foundations really the agents of American imperialism?

Notable contributions to public policy from the Philanthropy Hall of Fame

The Cliburn piano competition uses grassroots contributions from thousands of volunteers to elevate an elite art form

How a $1,000 grant rocked two warring cultures

The NEA and NEH have minimal roles in U.S. arts and letters.

Winnings for cancer. The church grocery. Protecting donor intent.

Bringing the spirit of America to combat zones