Griffin’s data-driven, scalable approach to philanthropy has focused on advancing the American Dream and strengthening communities. He has contributed more than $1.5 billion to expand access to high-quality education at every level, drive upward mobility, advance medical research, reduce violent crime, enhance public spaces and support our country’s world-renowned cultural institutions.
Philanthropy Roundtable believes every American should have the freedom to reach his or her full, unique potential and achieve economic security. The Roundtable supports organizations and initiatives that eliminate barriers Read more…
Support for the floundering anti-charity legislation has veered sharply away from its bipartisan origins. With the loss of former New York Republican Tom Reed as a sponsor in the House, Read more…
The Institute for Policy Studies released a new report that recommends increasing the annual foundation payout requirement to 10% of assets.
The newly unveiled reconciliation bill, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) introduced by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., includes a provision targeting carried interest. The Philanthropy Roundtable opposes this provision due to the potential chilling effect this will have on charitable contributions.
True Diversity is an equality-based initiative that promotes a thoughtful and holistic framework for embracing diversity.
As part of its expanded True Diversity initiative, Philanthropy Roundtable, along with more than two dozen charitable organizations and community leaders, released a statement of principles today that serves as a unifying vision to return love, compassion and empathy to the diversity conversation.
On the heels of the Fourth of July – a holiday which some Americans publicly professed themselves conflicted about celebrating this year – Gallup released a poll indicating Americans’ “trust in key institutions has hit a new low this year.”
At Philanthropy Roundtable, we believe philanthropy is uniquely positioned to address the challenge of polarization.
Primer from Philanthropy Roundtable explains why wealth taxes don’t work.
Introduction The Philanthropy Roundtable believes the imposition of a wealth tax would have a long-term negative impact on the charitable sector. Shifting more resources from the voluntary sector to government Read more…
In a Letter to the Editor of The Chronicle of Philanthropy, the Roundtable’s Joanne Florino responded to a recent article about philanthropic efforts to transform the economy.
Philanthropy Roundtable recently spoke with Stephanie Holmes, founder of BrighterSideHR. Holmes works closely with business leaders on a wide variety of employment matters and enjoys helping employers navigate human resources issues.
Philanthropy Roundtable recently spoke with Andrew Hanauer, founder, president and CEO of One America Movement, an organization whose mission is to build a united American society by eliminating toxic polarization.
Empowering People Through Better Families and Better Jobs Better Together is dedicated to helping people help themselves by empowering them to find employment and provide a loving, safe and supportive Read more…
Empowering low-income families with the freedom to choose the best K-12 education for their children The Defense of Freedom Institute for Policy Studies, Inc. (DFI) is an independent, nonprofit institute Read more…
Investing in the country’s best public charter schools and charter school leaders The Charter School Growth Fund is a national nonprofit that makes multi-year, philanthropic investments in talented education leaders Read more…
Empowering low-income families with the freedom to choose the best K-12 education for their children The American Federation for Children is a nonprofit organization that believes parents should have a Read more…
In his new book, author, scholar and charter school founder Ian Rowe argues each child in the United States should know he or she can succeed in life, regardless of the circumstances.
Philanthropy Roundtable recently spoke with speaker and comedian Karith Foster, owner of Inversity Solutions, a diversity training program designed to revolutionize and transform the way companies and institutions of higher education address diversity and leadership.