Johns Hopkins University

Schooled in Science, Outside of School

A Crusade Against Huntington’s Disease

Interesting charities encountered in our travels. With a special focus this installment on top-flight, donor-powered medical institutions in Boston.

American medical charity has a noble history that extends right to our present moment

A RealClearPolitics spinoff from the forthcoming Summer 2020 issue of Philanthropy magazine

When extremists leave prison, who helps them find a new life?

Ask them to stop wasting resources and become more efficient.

What it takes to bring excellent education to poor children

Data-driven child welfare, Bloomberg boosts civic innovation, mother-daughter volunteering, the local scholarship that swept the country.

Those with a substance use disorder have a hard time getting treatment without insurance, which they can t get without ID that often requires a lost birth certificate.

An overview of the Spring 2012 issue on giving to colleges and universities

How Dale Dawson is helping rebuild Rwanda, one small loan at a time

The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation is funding what could someday be viewed as higher education s Great Disruption

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

David Koch, former MIT basketball captain, is now leading a new team from MIT one that s trying to beat cancer.

John Paulson s Central Park gift, great female donors, John Arnold retires, sunsetting Jewish foundations, and more

On the centenary of the Rockefeller Foundation, it's worth remembering what its founder accomplished in his own 97 years.

Notable contributions to higher education from the Philanthropy Hall of Fame

On buying the Magna Carta, understanding university culture, and interviewing Oprah.

A small group of donors is up against the worst drug epidemic ever. They need help.

One of the largest libraries in the world is a product of private philanthropy

Human kindness and charitable success aren't necessarily linked. That's one of the paradoxes of philanthropy.

De Blasio s funding fantasy. A billion for charters. Newspaper nonprofit? Tough teacher ratings work. Smart brain philanthropy.

Winds of change for charters. Science charity. Suing your alma mater. $100 million and a crowd.

Our oldest and youngest Secretary of Defense is also a philanthropist

The case for donors to get involved with schools of education

A 15-year update on the winners of the William E. Simon Prize for Philanthropic Leadership

Keeping older Americans independent with timely acts of charity

Tuition at the Cooper Union, Bill Gates annual letter, Bloomberg at Johns Hopkins, and more

Meet the K 12 reform donors who strategically balance charitable giving, legislative advocacy, and direct political engagement.

Why private funding is so important to the experimenting that makes us smarter, healthier, and richer

Giving to universities can be tricky. Here are 11 strategies for making sure your gift is used as you wish