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What to Know About #GivingTuesday and How to Get Involved
Giving Tuesday is observed internationally on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving. It’s meant as way to promote philanthropy and generosity.
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Cardi B Visits Her Former Middle School in the Bronx, Donates $100K
Cardi B was “born to flex” and her recent gift to her former middle school is just another example.
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Billionaire MacKenzie Scott Just Donated Two Beverly Hills Mansions Worth $55 Million to Fund Affordable Housing in LA
MacKenzie Scott gifted a pair of mansions to the California Community Foundation, which intends to sell the homes—and invest the proceeds in housing nonprofits.
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Country Superstar Dolly Parton Among Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy Winners
Country superstar Dolly Parton is among the 2022 Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy recipients. Also being honored are Dallas entrepreneur Lyda Hill, Kenyan industrialist Manu Chandaria, and Lynn and Stacy Schusterman from the Oklahoma investment family.
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Op-Ed: Here Are Some Savvy Tax-Efficient Investment Strategies
High-net-worth investors have several options when it comes to tax-saving moves. Here’s a look at a few of them.
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96% of Travelers Want Their Vacation Dollars to Positively Impact the Place They Visit, Survey Finds
Nearly all travelers surveyed by booking platform Kind Traveler said it’s important their travel dollars have a positive effect on the destination they visit.
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Here's a List of the Top-Rated Charities to Help the Ukraine Relief Effort
Here is a list of highly rated nonprofits engaged in relief and recovery efforts in Ukraine and the surrounding areas.
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Should You Super Fund a 529 College Savings Plan? Here's What Experts Say
It’s possible to kick-start your 529 college savings plan with a larger, upfront contribution. Here’s what to know about this strategy.
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How to Score a Tax Write-Off for 2021 Donations to Charity If You Don't Itemize Deductions
Single taxpayers can claim a tax write-off for cash gifts up to $300 and married couples filing together may get up to $600 in 2021. Here’s what to know.
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Russia-Ukraine Crisis: How to Avoid Fundraising Scams
People around the world want to donate to Ukraine relief efforts, which creates an opportunity for cybercriminals.
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MacKenzie Scott Quietly Donates $50M to Support USDA Youth Programs
MacKenzie Scott’s $50 million gift to the National 4-H Council, which the youth-focused nonprofit called “transformational,” is part of a new patch of the philanthropist’s donations now coming to light
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Eric Schmidt Plans to Give A.I. Researchers $125 Million to Tackle ‘Hard Problems'
Eric Schmidt, the former CEO of Google, is planning to donate $125 million to artificial intelligence research through a new fund.
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Op-Ed: First-Generation Black Wealth Builders Must Embrace Their Success and Put Themselves First
First-generation Black wealth builders have to make sure they’re taking care of themselves financially before reaching out to help the wider Black community.
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Kansas City Chiefs Fans Donate Over $300,000 to Buffalo Children's Hospital Following Playoff Win Over Bills
Oishei Children’s Hospital in Buffalo is receiving donations in increments of $13 from Chiefs fans, which represents the 13 seconds it took to tie the game.
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Older Workers Who Lack Digital Skills at Risk of Losing Income. An Initiative From Google and AARP Aims to Help Change That
The Covid-19 pandemic exposed how vulnerable older workers can be to income shocks. Google and AARP are launching new digital training to help change that.
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Olympian Provided Free Tax Prep to Low-Income Families During Pandemic
“Being one of those resources that can help would have been something that [my family] could have used a little bit more of growing up,” three-time Olympic snowboarder Faye Gulini said. “Being able to do that for other people, it means more.”
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Some Mothers Are Poised to Get Up to $1,000 Per Month Through a New Guaranteed Income Program
The first 1,000 days of a child’s life can be their most vulnerable, research shows. A new program gives money to mothers to help break the cycle of poverty.
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Millennials Lead Shift Away From Organized Religion as Pandemic Tests Americans' Faith
It’s not uncommon for people to seek God during times of hardship. However, the opposite appears to have happened during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Crypto Donations to Charity Are Booming. What to Know Before Making a Year-End Gift
Cryptocurrency donations to charity are booming, with gifts still rolling in as the calendar winds down. Here’s what to know before transferring digital assets.
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Retirees May Score a Charitable Write-Off With This Year-End Strategy
Retirees eyeing a year-end charitable gift may still score a write-off with donations from their IRA. Here’s what to know about this tax-savvy move.