Cornell University

Supporting Minorities in Engineering

Creating a New School at Cornell University

What it takes to bring excellent education to poor children

The adventurous life of billionaire philanthropist Chuck Feeney and a biography that doesn't do it justice

Philanthropy makes the news

University M&A, the Jersey way; the college name game; donor intent in Virginia; and more.

Meet the donors who have taken it upon themselves to launch new colleges

Giving people a chance since 1902

The remarkable legacy of Rockefeller-funded Nobel laureates

K-12 surprise in Illinois. The millionaire next door. One acre, 500,000 farmers. The codemaster and his hidden donor.

Giving while you live can improve society long after you're gone

An anecdotal call for crimping America's distinctive private philanthropy

Why givers prize the right to be anonymous

Who says bricks-and-mortar philanthropy isn t effective?

You thought only government could do defense? Think again!

A king of capital on founding a high-school internship program, building a medical school in Qatar, and rescuing Carnegie Hall

The president of Atlantic Philanthropies reflects on Chuck Feeney's legendary generosity, and how to recover donor intent

Philanthropically supported groups helping students grow in their faith are embraced by participants, but also face threats

Donors give children the scholarships they need to excel in school and beyond

An education donor went to court; will other givers and other causes follow?

A small foundation uses focused academic, media, and activist grants to redirect a policy debate

Gerry Lenfest reflects on $1.2 billion of personal giving