All articles tagged with #donations
Originally Published 8 days ago — by Los Angeles Times
Fans of Mickey Rourke have raised nearly $80,000 through a GoFundMe campaign to help him avoid eviction from his Beverly Grove home, where he owes around $59,100 in back rent. The fundraiser aims to provide Rourke with stability during a difficult period marked by financial and health struggles, highlighting the ongoing support from his fans and the community.
Originally Published 17 days ago — by CNN
The article highlights how targeted, direct donations to families in need, facilitated by nonprofits like Giving Grace and Family-to-Family, are making a tangible difference in people's lives by providing specific aid and fostering community support, especially during economic hardships.
Originally Published 26 days ago — by Georgia Tech Athletics
Georgia Tech athletics received two $10 million anonymous gifts, boosting their fundraising efforts for the Full Steam Ahead initiative, which aims to elevate their sports programs, especially football, with over $90 million raised since October 2024 towards a $500 million goal, supporting major renovations and investments in facilities and staff.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Bloomberg.com
Warren Buffett plans to donate over $1.3 billion of Berkshire Hathaway shares to family foundations, intends to increase his charitable giving during his lifetime, and will step back from public communications and his role as CEO, passing leadership to Greg Abel.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by abcnews.go.com
During the government shutdown, at least 55 of the 100 U.S. senators are either not accepting their paychecks or are donating their salaries to charity, as a gesture of empathy and solidarity with furloughed federal workers, though some still receive their salaries due to financial needs or political messaging.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Fortune
MacKenzie Scott has donated over $19 billion since 2020, primarily through her philanthropic platform Yield Giving, despite still holding significant Amazon shares that have increased her net worth to over $35 billion. Her donations focus on education, DEI, and disaster recovery, and she employs a unique, unrestricted giving style that empowers organizations to use funds flexibly. Her philanthropy stands out compared to Jeff Bezos, who has donated a smaller percentage of his wealth.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by CBS News
Billie Eilish publicly urged billionaires to donate more of their wealth to address global issues, emphasizing the need for empathy and support for those in need, and highlighting her own philanthropic efforts and the broader context of increasing wealth inequality.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Forbes
Billie Eilish, during an award acceptance speech attended by Mark Zuckerberg, called out billionaires to donate their wealth to help those in need, highlighting the growing wealth gap and encouraging the mega-rich to use their money for good. She announced her own donation of $11.5 million to a charity addressing climate change and food insecurity.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Bloomberg.com
President Donald Trump is raising funds from major corporations, including tech giants and crypto firms, for a $300 million White House ballroom project, with donations managed through a nonprofit, amid concerns about potential conflicts of interest.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Washington Post
Harvard University is facing a $113 million deficit despite receiving record-breaking donations this year, as it resists pressure from the Trump administration.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Axios
Harvard University experienced its largest operating loss in 14 years, totaling nearly $113 million, due to federal funding cuts and increased costs, despite record donations and a strong endowment return. The university is negotiating with the White House over funding disputes.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Business Insider
Wall Street's financial industry shows a divide in NYC mayoral support, with elites backing Cuomo and back-office workers supporting socialist Zohran Mamdani, mainly due to affordability concerns and cost of living issues, despite the industry's overall financial backing favoring Cuomo.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Fortune
MacKenzie Scott continues her strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through substantial, unrestricted donations to organizations supporting students of color, Native students, and HBCUs, totaling over $19 billion in recent years, with a focus on flexible, trust-based funding to scale access and institutional capacity.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Dexerto
Popular YouTuber and Twitch streamer MoistCr1TiKaL has disabled all monetization features on his channels, urging viewers to donate to charity instead of him, citing concerns over the wastefulness of donations and recent controversies surrounding large sums of money given to streamers.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Kotaku
Popular YouTuber and streamer Cr1TiKal has disabled his YouTube memberships and Super Chats, urging fans to donate directly to charities instead, emphasizing that their money could be better used supporting causes like those in Gaza.