The Latest Breaking News from Philanthropy

FED:Arts groups lament remote chance of snaring city donors

An inquiry into arts philanthropy has heard organisations outside capital cities struggle to find generous philanthropists.

AAP · Jun 10

Arts groups lament remote chance of snaring city donors

An inquiry into arts philanthropy has heard organisations outside capital cities struggle to find generous philanthropists.

AAP · Jun 10

Stephen Schwarzman’s grandfather inspired the Blackstone billionaire’s philanthropy: It was ‘his privilege to help others in need’

Blackstone billionaire Stephen Schwarzman has given over $1 billion to charity. He credits his grandfather—and now plans a top-10 AI-focused foundation.

Fortune · Jun 9

Melinda French Gates drops $10 million to tackle America’s menopause crisis

Melinda French Gates is expanding her efforts to improve women's health worldwide, pledging $215 million for contraceptive access and maternal care, as well as initiatives for middle-age women

The Independent UK · Jun 4

How TOMS made charity part of checkout with one simple shoe promise

A new wave of brands is redefining consumerism by integrating social responsibility into their core. TOMS' 'One-for-One' model, donating a pair of shoes for every purchase, transformed buying into philanthropy. While effective, such models must carefully consider local economies to avoid unintended consequences and ensure genuine impact beyond mere transactions.

The Times of India · Jun 2

Gordon and Betty Moore’s $50 million pediatric gift that rescued families from the trauma of childhood heart disease

A landmark gift for children's healthcare is reshaping how we view medical philanthropy. Gordon and Betty Moore's $50 million donation to Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford focuses on family support alongside clinical care. This approach ensures vulnerable families receive crucial counseling and resources. Local care teams are empowered to guide…

The Times of India · May 31

John and Ann Doerr’s $1.1 billion historic gift that restructured Stanford to combat the global climate crisis

A groundbreaking $1.1 billion initiative at Stanford, the Doerr School of Sustainability, is revolutionising environmental problem-solving. By dismantling academic silos and fostering collaboration, it connects basic science with real-world applications. This innovative approach translates research into tangible actions, like coastal monitoring systems, demonstrating how substantial philanthropy can create public platforms…

The Times of India · May 30

ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) and AVPN Establish Regional Platform to Strengthen Corporate Social Investment and Cross-Sector Collaboration Across Southeast Asia

SINGAPORE, May 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) and AVPN today announced the establishment of the ASEAN CSR Working Group, a regional platform aimed at mobilising corporate philanthropy, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), and broader corporate capital, while supporting regional policy dialogue, ecosystem collaboration, and knowledge exchange…

AAP · May 28

LEGO Foundation donates $97 million to bring play-based learning to children impacted by conflicts

The LEGO Foundation has committed $97 million to expand the International Rescue Committee's programs that use play to aid learning and recovery for children in conflict zones

AAP · May 27

Like Bill Gates, this billionaire is capping his kids inheritance at 8 figures and giving the rest away—he says generational wealth is bad for socie

Voyager founder Dylan Taylor says he'd rather fund philanthropy than future generations he'll never meet.

Fortune · May 27