MacKenzie Scott's $250 million open call for donations yields applications from 6,353 nonprofits
Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scottโs first open call for grants yielded 6,353 applications from nonprofits โ meaning candidates have at least a 4% chance of being selected for a $1 million grant.
US companies, nudged by Black employees, have stepped up donations to HBCUs
Historically Black colleges and universities, which had seen giving from foundations decline in recent decades, have seen an increase in gifts particularly from corporations and corporate foundations over the last several years.
AP source: NFL owners to discuss Snyder at upcoming meeting
A person familiar with the docket tells The Associated Press that Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder's future is on the agenda to be discussed at upcoming committee meetings in Florida before the annual NFL meeting in Arizona scheduled for late March.
Bill Gates joins 26 newcomers on list of 50 biggest donors
As the ranks of Americaโs super wealthy grow, the roster of major philanthropists is expanding to include not-so-typical megadonors โ among them, a professional clarinetist, a Ph.D. in meat science, and a lawyer who regularly argues before the U.S. Supreme Court.
Adani mulls suing US short-seller as shares sink up to 20%
Shares in Indiaโs Adani Group have plunged up to 20% and the company said it was considering legal action against U.S.-based short-selling firm Hindenburg Research for allegations of stock market manipulation and accounting fraud that led investors to dump its stocks.
Blue Origin again delays upcoming New Glenn rocketโs first launch from Florida
Blue Originโs upcoming heavy-lift New Glenn rocket will have to wait at least another year for its Florida debut, according to recent comments by an executive later confirmed by the company itself, according to News 6 partner Florida Today.
MacKenzie Scott donates $436 million to Habitat for Humanity
MacKenzie Scott donated $436 million to Habitat for Humanity International and 84 of its U.S. affiliates โ the largest publicly disclosed donation from the billionaire philanthropist since she pledged to give away the majority of her wealth in 2019.
Did Amazon violate federal laws? Lawmakers ask for DOJ probe
Lawmakers have made good on their threat to seek a criminal investigation of Amazon, asking the Justice Department to investigate whether Amazon and its senior executives obstructed Congress or violated other laws in testimony on its competition practices.
MacKenzie Scott won't say how much she's giving 'this time'
In a blog post titled โNo Dollar Signs This Time,โ billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott said she wonโt reveal how much she has given to charity since her last round of donations earlier this year, in an effort to reduce the attention she draws.