WAILUKU, Hawaii — The Lahaina home Tamara Akiona shared with 10 people was never quiet, and…
Philanthropy
Billion-dollar donation from Netflix’s Reed Hastings leads 2024’s list of biggest gifts
The Chronicle’s annual list of the biggest charitable donations from individuals or their foundations totaled nearly…
Environmental groups condemn new laws threatening soybean restrictions in Brazil’s Amazon
BRASILIA, Brazil — Dozens of environmental nonprofits issued a manifesto Thursday condemning new laws in Brazilian…
Civic engagement nonprofits say democracy needs support in between big elections. Do funders agree?
NEW YORK — A nonprofit law group dedicated to protecting the rights of Southern voters of…
Can ordinary citizens solve our toughest problems?
BEND, OREGON — Eliza Wilson is a little nervous as she draws the microphone close, but…
How an Irish YouTuber turned a niche following into millions for charities with holiday livestreams
NEW YORK — Seán McLoughlin wears a lot of hats: YouTuber. Voice actor. Coffee entrepreneur. But…
Melinda French Gates plans to match $1M in GivingTuesday gifts to groups that support women
NEW YORK — Melinda French Gates is offering to match up to $1 million in gifts…
In a world of great need there are more ways to donate money than ever. How should you give?
NEW YORK — Millions displaced by global conflicts. Communities reeling from unseasonably strong natural disasters. Lives…
What billionaires and their advisers say keeps them from giving more and faster
Marie Dageville and her husband Benoit Dageville became billionaires overnight when his data cloud company, Snowflake,…
Warren Buffett gives away another $1.1B and plans for distributing his $147B fortune after his death
OMAHA, Neb. — Investor Warren Buffett renewed his Thanksgiving tradition of giving by announcing plans Monday…