philanthropy

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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

Foundation, an Oakland philanthropy started by the Currys.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

“We need to build on this year of momentum, and philanthropy is a critical component of our strategy to bring San Francisco and our economy back.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

“What your wife is doing is neither good nor bad. Saints can spring from any soil. Maybe with this money she would do some fine thing. There’s no springboard to philanthropy like a bad conscience.”

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck