Grant-Making Foundations

Group effort helped tornado recovery, but cut others out

22 May 2012

In the wake of the tornado that tore through north Minneapolis a year ago, a new group emerged as a leader. The Northside Community Response Team was a rare collaboration of dozens of nonprofits, but one that others say cut them out of the process, hindering efforts to help residents like OraLee Law, above.

Research and Markets: A Passion for Giving: Tools and Inspiration for Creating a Charitable Foundation

22 May 2012

Research and Markets has announced the addition of John Wiley and Sons Ltd's new book "A Passion for Giving:

First Coast Success: Sherry Magill, Jessie Ball duPont Fund

21 May 2012

Sherry Magill has been leading the Jessie Ball duPont Fund for almost 20 years. The fund is based in Jacksonville and has given grants of $322.6 million since November 1976 to the more than 330 organizations identified in Mrs. duPont’s will.