Philanthropy News

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles, the world’s leading tech hub for the blue economy, today announced the appointment of businessman and philanthropist Jon Sutton Day to its Board of Trustees, effective March 31. A lifelong Angeleno, Day currently serves on the Board of Directors of the W.M. Keck Foundation, one of the nation’s largest philanthropic foundations supporting medical research, science and engineering, and educational programs. He is on the Foundation’...

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) today launched a nationwide challenge to uncover scalable, innovative housing solutions designed to help more people find homes across the country. Managed by Enterprise Community Partners, a leading national housing nonprofit, the 2026 Housing Affordability Breakthrough Challenge will award $10 million in grants across five organizations, along with technical assistance, one‑on‑one industry mentorship, and participation in n...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (NYSE: MSGE) (“MSG Entertainment”) announced today a “thank you” campaign encouraging all New Yorkers to thank the New York City Police Department for their service to our great city. The initiative includes the “Thank You, NYPD” event, a private concert for the NYPD to celebrate the department’s dedication to keeping New York City safe. The event, which will be open exclusively to uniformed officers and civilian employees of...

STOW, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The CarsonStrong® Foundation invites the community to a memorable evening of generosity, community, and impact at the Night of Hope Gala on Friday, April 17, 2026. This annual event will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn Cleveland/Twinsburg, bringing together supporters to raise critical funds for families affected by cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. Proceeds from the gala directly support the Gift of Time Together™, the foundation’s signature program. Th...

ALPHARETTA, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Benson Integrated Marketing Solutions today announced the launch of SureStep, a purpose-built safety footwear program designed to support multifamily maintenance teams at scale. The program provides technicians, grounds crews, and onsite professionals with high-performance footwear tailored for the physical demands of property operations. As operators navigate rising insurance costs, increased safety scrutiny, and ongoing maintenance labor shortages, structured...

ANNAPOLIS, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Maryland Community Investment Corporation (“MCIC”) today released its inaugural strategic plan, approved by board resolution on December 22, 2025, outlining a statewide strategy to expand equitable access to federal New Markets Tax Credit (“NMTC”) financing. As a core part of that strategy, MCIC has recruited cross-sector leaders from across Maryland to serve on board committees, strengthening local insight in investment decision-making and helping ensure ca...

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The FECK Awards, a powerful new national recognition program celebrating individuals who embody the transformative values of Forgiveness, Empathy, Compassion, and Kindness, today revealed the winners of its inaugural awards. Created by Chaz Ebert, CEO of Ebert Digital LLC and a longtime champion of empathy in storytelling and leadership, the FECK Awards were inspired by the principles outlined in her book It’s Time to Give a FECK: Elevating Humanity Through Forgiveness...

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Milliman, Inc., a premier global consulting and actuarial firm, announced that the Milliman Giving Fund renewed a three-year, $600,000 commitment to The Actuarial Foundation’s Math Motivators Tutoring Program. The award expands access to high-quality, free math tutoring for students in under-resourced communities in the United States. The Milliman Giving Fund has invested nearly $1.5 million over seven years of support for the tutoring initiative. With this new commitm...

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ADM (NYSE:ADM), a global leader in innovative solutions from nature, has been recognized as one of the 2026 World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices. ADM has been recognized every year since 2020 and is one of only 9 honorees in the food, beverage, and agriculture category, reflecting the company’s consistent focus on fostering a strong, ethical culture across its global operati...

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Foundation for the Development of Western Syria (the “Foundation”) will host a bipartisan congressional briefing this afternoon on Capitol Hill to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the March 2025 massacre that devastated Alawite and Christian communities across Latakia and Syria’s coastal region. The briefing will bring together Members of Congress from both political parties, alongside representatives of Syria’s diverse communities – including Alawite, Ch...