Tag: Philanthropy
How a Crime-Fighting Institution Took a Partisan Turn
HOUSTON — “Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.” That message, along with the…
They Are the Heirs of Nazi Fortunes, and They Aren’t Apologizing
In 2016, BMW’s charitable arm was consolidated under the name BMW Foundation Herbert Quandt. It is now a…
Biden’s Tax Forms Show He and the First Lady Earned $610,702 in 2021
WASHINGTON — President Biden and his wife on Friday reported earning $610,702 in 2021, almost the same amount…
Who Is MacKenzie Scott?
But as Ms. Scott’s fame for giving away money has grown, so, too, has the deluge of appeals…
After Russia Invaded Ukraine, a U.S. Nonprofit Shifted Its Mission
WASHINGTON — Jim Hake began working in Ukraine in 2015, the year after Russia annexed the Crimean Peninsula.…
Philanthropists Push Police Searches of DNA Databases
Mr. Mittelman, Othram’s C.E.O., said his company had received more than $400,000 from philanthropic donors. According to Crunchbase,…
Melania Trump Event Postponed Because of Fund-Raising Issues
“Tulips and Topiaries will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience — an afternoon of sophisticated elegance set in elaborate, lush…
In Detroit, a Bet That Healthy Restaurants Can Help the City
DETROIT — April Anderson built Good Cakes and Bakes, her bakery on this city’s west side, by attracting…
Richard Blum, Political Donor and Husband of Senator Feinstein, Dies at 86
He also held nonprofit positions; at one point he was chairman of the University of California Board of…
Charitable Offer by Melania Trump Is Rejected, a Move She Calls ‘Politics’
WASHINGTON — An Oklahoma school that specializes in teaching advanced computer science skills has rejected an offered donation…
Google Invests in Skills Training Program for Low-Income Workers
The job programs, Year Up and Merit America, will receive grants to train students in technical skills with…
Fermat’s Theorem: The Texas Oil Heir Who Took on Math’s Impossible Dare
In September 1981, Mr. Vaughn funded the world’s first big conference on the Fermat riddle. It took place…