Articles Tagged: Philanthropy

‘Forrest Gump’ actor’s foundation aims to serve veterans, including by helping build ‘a place to go when the PTSD hits’

But 95-year-old CEO trusts successor chosen to lead Berkshire Hathaway

Schools’ director will be visiting this weekend

More than $30B in assets will change hands in next 10 years

Is emotion or reason guiding your gift?

Starting this year, the Gerdin Charitable Foundation has pledged a $700,000 annual match on donations made to Make-A-Wish Iowa for the next five years to grant wishes for children with critical illnesses.

Barbara Hughes had a long life, ‘recognized she was fortunate’

Foundation offers free admission Saturday to 12 cultural institutions in area,

Since 1949, the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation has worked to strengthen the community through philanthropy.

Women across income levels and generations are more likely to give — and give more, says local author and retired chief executive officer of the United Way of East Central Iowa Lois Buntz.

From the Bureau: Suggestions for year-end charitable giving

Company has 180,000 customers in 50,000 locations

She will succeed Les Garner, who is retiring

"Young people have the power to change the world," Arsh Pal said from his home in Dubuque, which is also his art studio.

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — Planned Parenthood North Central States has received an unexpected donation of $20 million from billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott.