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Targeted by Trump, Soros’ foundation answers with a $30 million bet on fighting antisemitism—and Islamophobia

As antisemitic violence hits a three-decade high and anti-Muslim rhetoric escalates, Open Society Foundations is funding both fights together—and...

13.05.2026 5

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James Pollard

Mr Beast fires video editor who Kalshi said had ‘near-perfect’ trading record, citing insider trading concerns

Kalshi said the user “likely had access to material non-public information.” It turned out to be an employee of Beast Industries.

06.03.2026 10

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Dolly Parton’s Tennessee philanthropy kicks up a notch with renaming of East Tennessee Children’s Hospital

“This is a generational collaboration that will transform pediatric care in this region,” said Adam Cook, the hospital's chief development officer.

26.02.2026 10

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‘No one is illegal on stolen land’: how the Grammys turned into a giant Trump roast and ICE protest

Even Justin and Hailey Bieber, who don’t normally address American politics, wore protest pins about ICE.

02.02.2026 10

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Most Americans decide 2025 isn’t the year for charity, poll says

Americans were much more likely to make a Black Friday purchase than a GivingTuesday gift this year.

25.12.2025 10

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When SNAP payments stopped, a fast-moving nonprofit program rushed in with $12 million—and kept families fed

“It’s not a lot. But at the same time, it is a lot,” mother-of-three Jade Grant said. “Because $50 can do a lot when you don’t have anything.”

24.12.2025 10

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Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos donate $5 million to neurodivergent education leader

The Neurodiversity Alliance began over 25 years ago as a mentorship program for students with developmental differences such as autism, ADHD and...

17.12.2025 10

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Billionaire MacKenzie Scott once needed her college roommate’s help with a $1,000 loan: ‘That’s just what you do for friends’

Years later, Scott repaid the favor when Jeannie Tarkenton started Funding U, a lending company that offers merit-based loans to low-income students.

28.11.2025 10

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‘If there’s no bottom rung on the ladder, it’s really hard to leap up’: Nonprofits focused on Gen Z employment get $25m Citi Foundation windfall

Citi Foundation identified youth employability as the theme for its $25 million Global Innovation Challenge this year.

21.10.2025 10

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‘When our girls succeed, we all do’: Michelle Obama group pledges $2.5 million to adolescent girls’ education efforts

“We call ourselves ‘watoto wa Michelle Obama,’ which means ‘the children of Michelle Obama,’” said Jackie Bomboma of Tanzania.

11.10.2025 10

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MrBeast leads online creators in $40 million fundraiser to build better quality water projects worldwdie

The monthlong campaign, touted as the biggest YouTube collaboration and called #TeamWater, promises to rally a combined 2 billion subscribers around...

04.08.2025 20

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Gen Z and millennials are donating less to charity than Boomers—and it could worsen America’s ‘generosity crisis’

Fears of a “generosity crisis” have dogged nonprofit fundraisers for much of this century.

22.04.2025 10

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