Foundation Survey
Foundations Remain Cautious Despite Modest Asset Gains
With assets recovering slowly, the nation's largest grant makers look to tighten the purse strings in 2010, a new Chronicle survey finds.
Find Big Donors: Search Gifts of $1-Million or More
T. Denny Sanford, the South Dakota philanthropist, recently gave $50-million to the Burnham Institute for Medical Research in La Jolla, Calif.
Find out where his gift stacks up against other 2010 gifts and browse our extensive database that includes all individual gifts of $1-million or more made to charities since 2003.
America's Biggest Givers: 2009
Stanley F. and Fiona B. Druckenmiller, No. 1 on The Chronicle's list of America's most-generous donors, gave $705-million to their foundation.
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Search The Chronicle's annual listings of America's top donors since 2001:
Video: Warren Buffett's Battle Against Poverty
Follow the philanthropist Warren E. Buffett on his recent trip to New Orleans to work with Purpose-Built Communities, a nonprofit advisory group that is helping cities across the country fight poverty.
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Economy Prompts Changes in How Foundations Aid Charities
As the bad economy causes problems for charities, more and more grant makers are helping organizations find new revenue sources. Grant makers are also holding charities to...
- Grants Budgets Take a Hit at Many Small Foundations
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Rethinking How to Run a Community Foundation
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Community Foundation Takes Heat for Slashing Support of Regional Collaborative Fund
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Cleveland Fund Leader Sets Bold Course
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Couple Gives $10-Million to Foster Religious Tolerance
Expert Advice About Giving
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Perspectives From a Young Philanthropist
Read the transcript of our recent discussion with Levani Lipton, a young philanthropist who directs the Ananda Foundation.
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- Money Without Strings: The Debate Over Operating Support
- Starting and Building an Endowment
Notable Gifts
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Former Secretary Leaves $7-Million to Her Illinois Alma Mater
A former secretary left $7-million to her alma mater.
Podcasts About Giving
Philanthropy This Week: A new approach to measuring charity results.
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Ideas & Advice About Giving
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Liberia’s Foundation-Supported Philanthropy Agency Offers Model
A group of American foundations has financed a government office in Liberia that works to coordinate philanthropic efforts in the African country.
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New Exchange Seeks to Help Charities Expand
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How a Generous Donor Decides Where His Money Should Go
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Expert Advice for Donors
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