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Plus, University of Chicago’s Booth School received $60 million from two alumni hedge funders; and Beth Israel, Houston Christian University, and University of California at Irvine lands $20 million apiece for new buildings and capital projects.

Also, the former CEO of Walter Reed will take the helm of the HealthWell Foundation in November, and the leader of the Meyer Foundation is departing after two years.

More than 70 percent of nonprofit employees said limited staffing and budget constraints are impediments to change.

Through Bloomberg Philanthropies, he is providing funding and technical support to around 700 city governments across 150 countries.

An effort in Bend, Ore., backed by big funders looks for answers to youth homelessness.

Nearly 10 years after receiving a MacArthur “genius” award for institutions, UC Berkeley’s Human Rights Center has transformed itself and its work, offering lessons for both grant makers and nonprofits.

In a new video interview as part of the Chronicle’s The Commons, filmmaker Erik Bork explains why he chose to revisit deep tensions after the 2020 election — and how his surprising movie, “The Elephant in the Room,” could help reduce today’s polarization.

Also, the Lilly Endowment has given $104 million to 91 organizations through its Nurturing Children Through Worship and Prayer Initiative, and 260 researchers have received $70.3 million from the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

More than three-quarters of donors approaching retirement and those who have already retired say charitable giving plays a significant role in their lives.

The 2024 fellows include artists, scientists, and musicians.