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Three Organizations Supporting Haitian Refugees in Ohio
With the Haitian community in Ohio much in the news this week, we look at several funders and organizations there that are helping them.
“We Have a Responsibility.” Six Funders Supporting Immigrant and Refugee Children and Families
With numbers of unaccompanied migrant children at record highs in recent years, and many immigrant families in the U.S. struggling, there’s a vast well of need. Here are some funders who’ve been writing those checks.
This California Foundation Has Supported Progressive Causes for Almost 90 Years
It’s not the biggest in the state, but the Rosenberg Foundation — established in 1935 — has long played an important ecosystem role for a whole range of social justice causes. Here’s a look at what it’s backing today.
Who’s Funding Policy Advocacy for Immigration Reform and Immigrant Rights?
Public sector policy determines what happens to immigrants in the U.S. and those seeking to enter. That’s why advocacy support is a key lever for immigrant rights funders like these.
The Heising-Simons Foundation Wants to End the Criminalization of Immigrants. What’s It Funding?
Seeking to avoid “siloization,” the California-based grantmaker is backing national and state-based work to weave together power-building across the immigrant rights and criminal justice reform movements.
One Organization’s Quest to Forge a Civic Path Out of the Culture Wars, and Rally Funders
The Harwood Institute is working to help communities find common ground and avoid the political and cultural clashes that are dividing the country. It’s also seeking to bring more philanthropic funders to that work.
Who’s Backing Legal Services Support for Immigrants?
Immigrants need legal services, but they remain out of reach for many, including undocumented immigrants without the right to court-appointed counsel. Here are some grantmakers seeking to fill that gap.
How Funders Can Help Immigrant Workers Win the Protections They Deserve
As we recognize Workers’ Memorial Day, guest author Janice Fine offers one way philanthropy can powerfully support immigrant workers: by helping them access the federal Deferred Action for Labor Enforcement program.
Who’s Providing Support for Immigrant Students?
Funding to support immigrants in the U.S. remains a small sliver of philanthropy, but we do see spikes in interest as new threats and opportunities emerge. We’re mapping out the key funders, starting with support for students.
Which Latino-Serving Organizations Landed Grants From MacKenzie Scott’s Open Call?
Groups that focus on Latino communities landed a lot of support in Yield Giving’s latest round of grants. The organizations span geography and issue area, including immigration, labor and healthcare.
Black Migrants Are a Key Part of America’s Multiracial Future. Funders Need to Empower Them
The number of Black newcomers to the U.S. is expected to skyrocket in the coming years. Guest author Nomzana Augustin believes now is the time for funders to commit to ensuring they can thrive.
A Conversation With Jacqueline Martinez Garcel, Outgoing CEO of the Latino Community Foundation
We spoke with the former head of LCF about her leadership during a critical period of growth, her career in philanthropy, and her hopes for the foundation’s future as Julian Castro takes the reins.
Cities Don’t Get Much Support for Migrant and Refugee Aid. This Global Fund Aims to Change That
Most migrants and refugees end up in cities, which seldom have the resources to support them. The Global Cities Fund is helping municipalities respond with the aim of opening up larger funding avenues.
Five Things to Know About Unbound Philanthropy’s Funding for Immigrants and Refugees
Dedicated to building welcoming societies and just systems for people on the move, Unbound Philanthropy funds in both the U.S. and the U.K. These days, it’s seeking to shine a light on solutions around climate-driven migration.
Big Changes Underway at Kavli, Starting With a Program to Aid Scholars Escaping Global Strife
For decades, the bulk of the Kavli Foundation’s funding went to establishing scientific institutes with multimillion-dollar endowments. Now, a new president is reshaping the science funder’s strategy.
Six Questions for Michelle Morales, President of Woods Fund Chicago
Woods Fund Chicago was one of the first foundations in the city to center racial equity. We chat with its president about the importance of giving young people a voice, a new fund supporting the migrant community, and more.
Six Questions for Cathy Cha, President and CEO of the Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund
We spoke with the leader of this prominent California social justice funder to discuss her career, her experience as the daughter of Korean immigrants, threats to American democracy, and more.
Philanthropy Can Better Support the Youngest Migrants and Refugees by Investing in Cities
Millions of children have been forced to move in recent years due to conflict, climate change and more. Guest authors outline how directly funding cities is a powerful way to help refugees, including through a new pooled fund.
What Do We Know About Lauren Sanchez, Jeff Bezos’ Partner in Philanthropy?
Jeff Bezos and partner Lauren Sanchez recently announced their plans to give away most of the Amazon founder’s fortune. What do we know about Sanchez, and how might her interests shape the couple’s future philanthropy?
Why a California Health Foundation is Backing Graduate Education Loans for Dreamers
For young adults brought to the U.S. when they were children, paying for college can be prohibitively expensive. That’s especially true for graduate school, so Cal Wellness is backing a unique fund that provides financial aid.
A Fund’s Unique Mission Helps Refugees and Immigrants Chart a Better Path to the Future
The WES Mariam Assefa Fund supports efforts in the U.S. and Canada to give immigrants and refugees a leg up — and a decent paycheck.
Charities Aiding Immigrants and Refugees Fare Better When They Raise Money from Private Sources
Ongoing crises and political developments have challenged nonprofits serving immigrants and refugees, but sometimes also pose fundraising opportunities. Unsurprisingly, well-established operations tend to have a leg up.
A New Book on George Soros’ “Life in Full” Examines His Giving—and Impact on Philanthropy
A new book edited by Peter L.W. Osnos examines the many facets of the life of George Soros, including a chapter on his philanthropy written by Ford’s Darren Walker. It’s an insightful look at what makes Soros so unique as a donor.
What’s Next for the Weingart Foundation?
A longtime Los Angeles grantmaking institution, the Weingart Foundation has thoroughly committed itself to addressing the region’s stark inequalities. As part of that process, it’s also looking inward.
How Hispanics in Philanthropy Is Serving Latin America—with a Big Boost from MacKenzie Scott
Hispanics in Philanthropy acts as an affinity group, a donor network, a grantmaker, a crowdfunding platform, and more, and a big portion of its work serves communities in Latin America. Here’s how this work is evolving.
Two Immigration Nonprofits Decided to Merge. Here’s How Their Funders Reacted
Last month, the American Immigration Council and New American Economy announced they were combining their operations. Such nonprofit mergers are rare. According to some funders, maybe they shouldn’t be.
An Award for Scholars Backing Movements Inside and Outside the Academy Walls
Through its Freedom Scholars initiative, the Marguerite Casey Foundation recognizes academics whose work both supports and channels activist movements pushing for social justice.
How the LEGO Foundation Adapted to Support Children Struggling During the Pandemic
Since 1986, the LEGO Foundation has been supporting children based on a core belief in the “power of play.” When the pandemic hit, the funder had to reconfigure its giving to meet new, urgent needs.
How Foundations and Local Governments Partnered to Provide Legal Support to Immigrants in L.A.
The L.A. Justice Fund, a project of two California foundations and city and county government, has been providing legal support for immigrants since 2017. After the pilot project’s success, it’s being adopted as a county program.
