philanthropy

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The investment, she said, marks an expansion of the foundation’s historic grant-making philanthropy and builds on the Walton and Kirk Kristiansen families’ shared commitment to invest in education.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Arthur, who is involved in philanthropy and serves on the board of directors for the San Diego Symphony, will turn 60 just a few days after the Kentucky Derby.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

The Times Higher Education website claimed recently that philanthropy to elite UK universities is in decline.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Before joining the FDA, she served at the philanthropy organization Arnold Ventures, known for favoring more-stringent drug-approval standards and for skepticism toward regulatory flexibility.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

Mia’s eyes slid toward the window briefly, and Mrs. Richardson felt a twinge of irritation at this lukewarm response to her philanthropy.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng