philanthropy Archives - KeMeK Philanthropy

It’s Time for a Sector-Wide Reality CheckJake Grindle President and CEO, Maine Health Access Foundation

Feb 3, 2026

—

by

The Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP)’s newly released report, “A Sector in Crisis: How U.S. Nonprofits and Foundations Are Responding to Threats,” provides a telling look into the current state […] The post It’s Time for a Sector-Wide Reality CheckJake Grindle President and CEO, Maine Health Access Foundation appeared first on The Center for Effective…

NCWM mental health nonprofit receives $32 million from MacKenzie Scott

Feb 2, 2026

—

by

operator

in Feeds

The unrestricted award to the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, a national nonprofit that supports more than 3,300 mental health and substance use treatment organizations, is a nearly five-fold increase in funding from Scott…. Philanthropy News Digest | https://philanthropynewsdigest.org/rss/feed/pndnewsGoto full post >>

U Michigan Stone Center for Inequality Dynamics receives $5 million

Feb 2, 2026

—

by

operator

in Feeds

The award from the James M. and Cathleen D. Stone Foundation to the Stone Center at the University of Michigan will bolster research and programs that address the causes and effects of rising wealth inequality in the United States and around the world…. Philanthropy News Digest | https://philanthropynewsdigest.org/rss/feed/pndnewsGoto full post >>

Little League International awarded $7 million by Easton Foundations

Feb 1, 2026

—

by

operator

in Feeds

The funds will support facility enhancements to the Little League World Series facility…. Philanthropy News Digest | https://philanthropynewsdigest.org/rss/feed/pndnewsGoto full post >>

Baylor University receives $30 million gift from Moody Foundation

Jan 31, 2026

—

by

operator

in Feeds

The funds will support scholarships as well as efforts to expand faculty research and rename the Moody School of Education…. Philanthropy News Digest | https://philanthropynewsdigest.org/rss/feed/pndnewsGoto full post >>

January 2026 Updates

Jan 30, 2026

—

by

operator

in Feeds

Every month we send an email newsletter to our supporters sharing recent updates from our work. We publish selected portions of the newsletter on our blog to make this news more accessible to people who visit our website. For key updates from the latest installment, please see below! If you’d like to receive the complete…

Notre Dame receives $5 million for Catholic leadership program

Jan 30, 2026

—

by

operator

in Feeds

The five-year grant from the Lilly Endowment will bolster the training of theological leaders, provide clearer pathways for graduate study, and alleviate financial barriers…. Philanthropy News Digest | https://philanthropynewsdigest.org/rss/feed/pndnewsGoto full post >>

New Data Reveals a Sector in Crisis, But Steadfastly Mission-FocusedEllie Buteau, Ph.D. Director of Research Projects and Special Advisor on Research Methodology and Analysis, CEPSeara Grundhoefer Analyst, Research

Jan 29, 2026

—

by

operator

in Feeds

The importance of nonprofits’ work in the United States cannot be understated. In the words of one nonprofit leader CEP interviewed in the fall of last year: “Nonprofits are the […] The post New Data Reveals a Sector in Crisis, But Steadfastly Mission-FocusedEllie Buteau, Ph.D. Director of Research Projects and Special Advisor on Research Methodology…

Duke University receives $57 million from Pierre Lamond and his family

Jan 29, 2026

—

by

operator

in Feeds

Gifts from the venture capitalist and long-time leader in the computer chip industry, his son, and family foundation will fund a professorship at the Pratt School of Engineering focused on advancing research in semiconductors and nanoelectronics…. Philanthropy News Digest | https://philanthropynewsdigest.org/rss/feed/pndnewsGoto full post >>

Binghamton receives $55 million to advance AI for the public good

Jan 28, 2026

—

by

operator

in Feeds

Commitments of $30 million from alumnus and Bloomberg co-founder Tom Secunda and $25 million from New York State will establish the Center for AI Responsibility and Research at Binghamton University…. Philanthropy News Digest | https://philanthropynewsdigest.org/rss/feed/pndnewsGoto full post >>

Listening (and Learning) Closely: Our Favorite Grantee Quotes of 2025Nina Groleger Senior Analyst, Assessment and Advisory Services, CEP

Jan 27, 2026

—

by

operator

in Feeds

You’ve heard from some of my colleagues these last weeks with insights — directly from the mouths of donors and foundation staff — that we hoped would inspire reflection (and […] The post Listening (and Learning) Closely: Our Favorite Grantee Quotes of 2025Nina Groleger Senior Analyst, Assessment and Advisory Services, CEP appeared first on The…

Dallas Opera tops challenge grant goal, raises $54.5 million

Jan 27, 2026

—

by

operator

in Feeds

By raising nearly $30 million as part of the effort to match a $25 million challenge from the O’Donnell Foundation, the organization will see its endowment more than double to approximately $60 million…. Philanthropy News Digest | https://philanthropynewsdigest.org/rss/feed/pndnewsGoto full post >>

Neutrality is Not Viable: Leaders Across Sectors Must Speak Out in Defense of Basic Rights Phil Buchanan President, CEP

Jan 26, 2026

—

by

operator

in Feeds

The actions of federal agents in Minneapolis, and the federal government’s blatant lies about what occurred, have taken the crisis facing our country to another level. It doesn’t matter your […] The post Neutrality is Not Viable: Leaders Across Sectors Must Speak Out in Defense of Basic Rights Phil Buchanan President, CEP appeared first on The…

Funders back $80 million global school meal program accelerator

Jan 26, 2026

—

by

operator

in Feeds

With funds from the Rockefeller and Novo Nordisk foundations, the World Food Programme, and the German government, the initiative will help expand food programs to an additional 100 million children by 2030 and bolster long-term, sustainable financing for efforts to expand in-school food programs worldwide…. Philanthropy News Digest | https://philanthropynewsdigest.org/rss/feed/pndnewsGoto full post >>

Wallace Foundation awards nearly $2 million in arts and culture grants

Jan 25, 2026

—

by

operator

in Feeds

The Research-Practice Partnership grants support researchers investigating issues ranging from the impact of community-based youth arts programs on individual and community well-being to the creation of tools that uplift cultural practices and histories…. Philanthropy News Digest | https://philanthropynewsdigest.org/rss/feed/pndnewsGoto full post >>

Community Foundation Update (01/24/2026)

Jan 24, 2026

—

by

operator

in Feeds

News and staff announcements from community foundations in Arizona, Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Texas, and West Virginia…. Philanthropy News Digest | https://philanthropynewsdigest.org/rss/feed/pndnewsGoto full post >>

Bentonville’s Amazeum receives $3 million to complete new addition

Jan 23, 2026

—

by

operator

in Feeds

The gift from the foundation of Willard and Pat Walker—early investors in Walmart—will support the Hangout, the interactive children’s museum’s new early-childhood education space, expected to open later this year…. Philanthropy News Digest | https://philanthropynewsdigest.org/rss/feed/pndnewsGoto full post >>

Podcast Episode 22: Evolving Our Research Approach for Greater Impact

Jan 22, 2026

—

by

operator

in Feeds

GiveWell is often thought of for its Top Charities, but over the last several years, we’ve been substantially broadening our work. We’ve developed new ways to identify potential grantees, funded research to fill gaps in our understanding, and explored new program areas where we believe cost-effective opportunities exist but other funders aren’t investing. This increased…

NC Children’s hospital receives $25 million for youth mental health

Jan 22, 2026

—

by

operator

in Feeds

The award from Charlotte-based Coca-Cola Consolidated will back the development of facilities that will provide comprehensive care to address the medical, emotional, and psychological needs and social well-being of children and their families across North Carolina…. Philanthropy News Digest | https://philanthropynewsdigest.org/rss/feed/pndnewsGoto full post >>

Drafting a Blueprint for African PhilanthropyMarième Daff Executive Director, Firelight Foundation

Jan 21, 2026

—

by

operator

in Feeds

Last year, global platforms were buzzing with a real sense of optimism for the future funding of the African continent’s development programs in the wake of global funding cuts. People […] The post Drafting a Blueprint for African PhilanthropyMarième Daff Executive Director, Firelight Foundation appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy. Goto full post…

Tag: philanthropy