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Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine Give USC $70-Million
The two music producers gave $35-million each to start a program to help students become entrepreneurs.
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Charities Want to Know Why Grants Are Awarded, Says Survey
If they knew more about the decision-making process, nonprofit leaders say, they wouldn't waste their time on proposals that will likely go nowhere.
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Rockefeller Pledges $100-Million to Help 100 Cities Cope With Crises
To mark its 100th anniversary, the fund is helping urban areas withstand shocks caused by climate change, terrorism, or other challenges.
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Businessman Gives $110-Million to Help Graduate Students
Charles Munger donated the money to the University of Michigan to help avoid what he calls the balkanization of academe.
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Chinese University Gets $100-Million and Help Raising More
The financier Steve Schwarzman wants to attract students from all over the world to study economics and management in China.
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'Time 100’ Includes Nonprofit Leaders
The founder of a veterans' charity and Unicef workers are among those considered among the most influential people in the world.
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Bloomberg Philanthropies Unveils Its Priorities
In a letter about his goals, Michael Bloomberg stresses data, results, and advocacy.
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Foundations Commit More Than $2-Billion to End Polio
The money comes from billionaires including Michael Bloomberg and Carlos Slim.
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An International Charity’s Approach Shows Long-Term Results
A new study of 10,000 people in six poor countries found strong improvements in the lives of children who received donations directly from a charity's donors.
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$160-Million Bequest Goes to Yeshiva U.’s Medical College
Muriel Block, who inherited a real-estate fortune, earmarked some of the money for biomedical research; the rest will finance brain research and other needs.
Notable Gifts
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$50-Million Gift Aids Creative-Writing Students
Helen Zell, whose husband is the investor Sam Zell, wants the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor to use the money in its master of fine arts program.
- Financier Gives $40-Million to NYU for Urban-Planning Institute
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Tech Entrepreneur’s Big Gift Creates Impact-Investing Center
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$28-Million Bequest More Than Doubles Social-Service Charity’s Budget
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Businessman Gives $50-Million to Swarthmore College
