During the 2014 Boston Marathon, runners raised a record $38.4 million for local nonprofits. This is nearly double the $20 million raised in 2013, according to the Boston Athletic Association (BAA). After the infamous bombings at the finish line of the 2013 Boston Marathon, there was an incredible demand to participate in the annual race. […]
It’s every emerging artist’s dream: to have access to a space where they can hone their skills, be surrounded by other artists, and cultivate an environment dedicated to furthering their passion. SPACE on Ryder Farm is a nonprofit artist residency program that provides just that; co-founded by stage actress Emily Simoness, it’s a literal space […]
Earlier this month, Forbes hosted its third annual Forbes 400 Summit on Philanthropy, an occasion that brought together some of the world’s leading social entrepreneurs, activists, and philanthropists. The event, held at the New York Public Library, was formed with the mission of creating innovative solutions for educational issues. At this year’s summit, these issues […]
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is one of the world’s premier institutions tirelessly devoted to curing and treating cancer, as well as developing new technologies to help prevent the deadly disease. As the world’s largest and oldest private cancer center, Memorial Sloan Kettering has dedicated more than 130 years to exceptional patient care and groundbreaking […]
The charity group Fathers 4 Justice (F4J) have asked that Harry Potter author JK Rowling distance herself from the single parent charity she is a part of, Gingerbread. The group F4J states that Gingerbread supports the separation of millions of children from their fathers. Posting on the Fathers 4 Justice Facebook page they said, “In […]
Los Angeles Clippers co-owner Shelly Sterling will continue to be involved in the Clippers as part of the terms of the team’s sale to former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, according to the Associated Press. Part of the $2 billion dollar deal from Steve Ballmer allows for up to 10 percent of the team – or […]
The Los Angeles-based Armory Center for the Arts recently received a generous donation from the Getty Foundation, a philanthropic branch of the J. Paul Getty Trust. The Getty Foundation “fulfills the philanthropic mission of the Getty Trust by supporting individuals and institutions committed to advancing the greater understanding and preservation of the visual arts in […]
Last month, the New York City-based Shubert Foundation announced grants totaling $22.5 million to nearly five hundred nonprofit performing arts organizations across the country. The grants, which range from $10,000 to $300,000 will support the passionate initiatives of 470 performing arts nonprofits, and include the formation of scholarship awards at leading colleges and universities. This […]
The annual Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (SEO) Scholars Awards Dinner drew out a huge crowd this year, and raised vital, record-breaking funds for the organization. Since 1963, SEO has been helping underserved students gain admission to colleges and universities around the country, and has become a model organization for other mentorship-based initiatives. The continued dedication […]
There have been a lot of fantastic charitable collaborations making headlines recently. Oprah Winfrey just partnered with Starbucks to create a special Chai blend to benefit education programs, and actress Olivia Wilde and Barbara Burchfield recently teamed up to create Conscious Commerce. International furniture retailer Ikea is the latest major company to collaborate for a […]