Some of America’s biggest private foundations are focusing on major issues like climate change and income inequality with an eye toward rapid results.
Like many of his ultrarich peers in tech, Mr. Allen, the Microsoft co-founder, has allocated much of his giving to efforts seeking big breakthroughs that will transform society.
The public takes part in some teams’ philanthropic efforts by choosing the recipients of donations or by giving their own money and time.
Retirees are expected to drive a surge in charitable contributions in coming years; even now, some are giving their time and expertise to causes.
The creative director of Redemption Rescues, a New York City group that helps pit bulls, expresses his passion for animals in comic books.
A withdrawn donation to the Girl Scouts over their inclusion of transgender girls led to an even greater amount of donations.
In time for year-end tax planning, a primer on avoiding common pitfalls when making charitable donations.
Mr. Benioff runs Salesforce.com with a “1-1-1” philosophy, annually donating 1 percent of its equity, 1 percent of its employee time and 1 percent of its product to nonprofits. He explains why.
An ethicist offers a guide on how much to donate, and other experts suggest where the money should go.
Giving to international organizations has fallen even as overall philanthropy has rebounded after the recession. What could make Americans give more to global causes?
This time of year, when charitable giving becomes rushed and routine, might be the best time to review how you divide your donations.
As private foundations attract more I.R.S. scrutiny, some wealthy philanthropists are considering the benefits of donor-advised funds, which are also less costly to manage.
More people who are in bad, but not dire, financial situations are turning to sites like GoFundMe for help covering costs including medical care and tuition.
At some point, your family was lucky enough to get help. Now, you help others.
One family’s experiment in letting their daughter help decide how to divide the money it gives away each year.
The I.R.S. and state attorneys general pay extremely close attention to the compensation of family members who run private charities.
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