Twitter to match employee donations to Ukrainian refugee organizations
Twitter will match employee donations that support Ukrainian refugees and make its own gift, the company said Friday.
AMC CEO Adam Aron to donate $1M in stock to charity
AMC's retail investors have inspired CEO Adam Aron to be more philanthropic and he's asking their input for a big donation.
Amazon suspends Black Lives Matter from charity program as controversy swirls around group's finances
AmazonSmile, the retail giant’s charity program, has reportedly removed the Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation (BLMGNF) from its website amid questions about the group’s financial transparency.
Kellogg's hosts events for Operation Homefront, donates $70K
Kellogg's and Operation Homefront are hosting events at some of the non-profit's transitional communities in California.
Melinda French Gates no longer pledges bulk of her wealth to Gates Foundation
The Gates Foundation is one of the world's largest philanthropies with an endowment topping $50 billion. In July, Mr. Gates and Ms. French Gates said they would commit a further $15 billion to the endowment.
SpaceX lottery winner gave seat to friend because he exceeded weight limit
The pair met in college and shared a passion for spaceflight, driving out to watch NASA shuttle launches and participating in commercial space flight advocacy groups.
Who controls Black Lives Matter's $60M war chest? Conservative watchdog demands audit
The official Black Lives Matter organization is reportedly floating on approximately $60 million – but has no senior executive to account for the nonprofit's vast fortune, according to two individuals previously offered leadership positions in the group.
At many churches, pandemic hits collection plates, budgets
The pandemic has made it difficult for churches across the country to stay afloat.
Gates-French Gates gift of $15B tops 2021 biggest-donation list
The power philanthropists Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates announced in May that they were divorcing and then gave a jaw-dropping $15 billion to their foundation in July.
Kentucky Bourbon Benefit raises over $3M in relief for tornado victims
Kentucky's bourbon industry has raised more than $3.3 million to provide relief to residents impacted by tornadoes that slammed the state earlier this month.
Christmas lights bring holiday cheer to people from all over
A home in Fanwood, New Jersey, brings delighted onlookers from all over the country and even the world during the holidays — and the owner donates to a local charity that's helping others in the community
Ringo Starr announces coffee table book for charity
The Beatles alum Ringo Starr has announced that he will create a coffee table book with images and memories from his time with the band.
Melania Trump announces NFT venture
The former first lady launched a venture this week selling NFTs, or non-fungible tokens, on her website in exchange for a Solana token, currently valued around $180 each.
Jennifer Hudson, more stars team with jewelers Kendra Scott to donate $100K to charity
"Respect" star Jennifer Hudson is among the celebrities to team with jewelry retailer Kendra Scott to donate about $100,000 to charities this Christmas season
Mackenzie Bezos says smaller donors deserve more praise than billionaire philanthropists
MacKenzie Scott – formerly Mrs. Bezos – has pushed back on perceptions of philanthropy, saying it’s about more than "wealthy people who believed they knew best."
Fidelity's Peter Lynch donates $20M art collection to Boston College
Peter Lynch, vice chairman of Fidelity Management and Research Company, has made a huge donation of art to Boston College's McMullen Museum of Art.
Clinton Foundation donations plunged in 2020
Donations to the Clinton Foundation declined to $16.3 million in 2020, marking the smallest tally of contributions in several years, according to the organization’s annual financial report.
On this Giving Tuesday, here's how lawmakers can support Americans' generous spirit
An enhanced, permanent charitable-tax deduction regardless of whether a person itemizes their tax deductions would give lower-income and cash-strapped taxpayers an easier opportunity to invest in their spiritual and mental health.
What is Giving Tuesday?
Giving Tuesday is considered a global movement that was established in 2012 with the goal of inspiring others to "give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity" through acts of kindness, according to the Giving Tuesday website.
Salvation Army's racism guide tells White Americans racism is 'systemic' and colorblindness is harmful
A Salvation Army guide aimed at “courageous conversations about racism” asks “White Americans” to “stop trying to be ‘colorblind.’”