Susan Appe, University at Albany, State University of New York
Indian American donors will have an opportunity to collectively fund improvements in education, health care and gender equality in India on March 2, 2023.
Automaker Henry Ford’s name endures on the foundation formed from his fortune.
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The hefty sums many billionaires give away place them in an age-old debate about wealth and charity – and whether it’s appropriate for donors to have a say over their wealth from the grave.
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has lost the fortune he aimed to give away.
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A study of what customers experience when they’re asked to chip in for a cause during checkout suggests that retailers should be careful about participating in these campaigns.
The company’s profits will sustain these efforts in perpetuity.
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Yvon Chouinard’s gift is unusual due to its structure but is also part of a trend. Many billionaires and large foundations are now funding these causes.
Steve Bannon, second from right, was indicted and charged on Sept. 8, 2022, with alleged money laundering, fraud and conspiracy for deceiving donors and misusing their funds for a charity.
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While the overwhelming majority of charities are legitimate, looking into a charity before supporting it can help you avoid supporting scams and make better-informed decisions.
Giving to a cause tied to nettlesome news may calm the nerves.
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A global team of researchers analyzed 34 studies of unconditional cash-transfer programs administered in low- and middle-income countries.
Taking grantees’ word that they will spend money responsibly frees up time and can strengthen relationships.
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Professor of Economics and Philanthropic Studies; Associate Dean for Research and International Programs, Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, Indiana University