Kay Dervishi
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Philanthropy Pours More Money Into Advancing Economic Wealth of Latinos
Community foundations and other grant makers saw during Covid and the racial reckoning that Latinos were often failing to get a share of government or banking aid to build their businesses. Now they are trying to turn things around. → Read More
Nonprofits and Foundations Rush to Bring Drinking Water to Jackson, Miss., but Cash Donations Are Slow
Bottled water is a short-term fix. Residents also need food, cleaning supplies, and a long-term plan. → Read More
As Attacks Proliferate, Philanthropy Sends More Money to Groups That Serve Trans People
Leaders say growing interest from grant makers is helpful but that they need more to build strong, effective, and enduring organizations. → Read More
Limited Funding From Grant Makers Hampers Charities’ Monkeypox Response
Two national companies are putting a total of more than $5 million into efforts to prevent the spread, and small gifts are being made by community foundations and local companies. But charities say they need more to fight the disease. → Read More
How Bloomberg Philanthropies Is Working to Build Black Wealth
While racial-justice efforts have commanded the most attention in philanthropy, the foundation says it hopes others will also look at ways to help ensure Black people have more opportunities to accumulate assets. Its first focus has been on relief from medical debt. → Read More
Hollywood Producer, Foundations Launch Nonprofit to Boost People of Color in Entertainment Industry
Aladdin producer Dan Lin is teaming up with the Ford and MacArthur foundations and other donors to provide fellowships and opportunities to create and produce film and other projects. → Read More