Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer and his wife Connie are restructuring their philanthropy by spinning off Ballmer Group's three regional offices into independent nonprofits to bring funding decisions closer to local communities.
Carol Adelkoff, CEO of 1736 Family Crisis Center, received $1.65 million in compensation over 2023-2024, largely due to unused vacation time payout, sparking scrutiny given the nonprofit's heavy reliance on public funding and her primary residence in Hawaii.
Donald Trump criticized oil companies for making 'too much money' from the Iran war, prompting environmentalists and advocates to urge him to support a windfall profits tax.
The Trump administration is shutting down Network for Hope, a Kentucky organ donation group, following allegations of safety failures and attempts to proceed with organ retrieval on patients showing signs of life.
An appeals court ruled Tuesday that the Trump administration lacked authority to freeze and claw back disbursed climate nonprofit funds, upholding an injunction giving groups access to billions from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund.
Nebraska will be the first state to remove approximately 200 people from Medicaid on August 1 due to new work requirements signed into law by President Trump. The policy mandates 80 hours of work/volunteer/school/training monthly for benefits, sparking debate over its effectiveness and potential coverage loss for millions.
Swedish owners of the Viking longship replica Glad av Gillberga, featured in the Hollywood film "The Odyssey," claim Universal failed to pay a $6,000 bill for repairs after the vessel was allegedly returned damaged, despite a prior agreement.
Country star Brad Paisley described Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's July 3 wedding at Madison Square Garden as "one of the least pretentious" despite its celebrity guest list. He highlighted the personal invitation and the couple's $26 million donation to charities, including his co-founded nonprofit, The Store.
OpenAI has appointed David Vélez, CEO of Nubank, and Robin Vince, CEO of BNY, to its nonprofit and for-profit boards of directors. These appointments come as the company, valued at over $850 billion, moves closer to a prospective initial public offering.
MacKenzie Scott has donated $20 million to Active Minds, a US nonprofit focused on youth mental health. This is the largest donation in the organization's history and is unrestricted, allowing Active Minds to allocate funds to expand programs, support young leaders, and address community needs amid growing concerns over youth mental health.
The Trump administration abruptly canceled $66 million in Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program grants, affecting dozens of organizations nationwide. Grantees, who had adapted curricula to meet previous federal requirements, were stunned by the immediate termination, citing "misalignment with agency priority, specifically normalizing sexual activity for minors."
Buildher, a Nairobi-based nonprofit, trains women for skilled construction jobs, aiming to increase their participation from 3% to 10% by 2030. Graduates see significant earnings increases and improved household decision-making.
Ethereum Institutional, a new nonprofit, launched Wednesday to help Wall Street firms adopt Ethereum-based infrastructure, tokenization, and stablecoins. It follows the recent launch of Ethlabs, another Ethereum nonprofit, amid restructuring and criticism of the Ethereum Foundation.
A new nonprofit, Ethereum Institutional, has launched to coordinate institutional outreach for the Ethereum blockchain, backed by key treasury holders and co-founder Joe Lubin. It aims to attract more banks and financial institutions by offering education and industry research.
RAISE US, a new bipartisan nonprofit backed by over $500 million, is launching initiatives to prepare American workers for AI-driven job displacement. Co-founded by Gina Raimondo and Eric Holcomb, it partners with states and major companies to invest in education and training programs, aiming to secure AI's economic benefits without sacrificing the workforce.
Five former senior Ethereum Foundation researchers have launched Ethlabs, an independent nonprofit R&D lab focused on making Ethereum the global economy's settlement layer. The lab explicitly frames its mission around ETH's value and monetary properties, a departure from the Foundation's neutral stance. Backed by ETH treasury companies and ecosystem players, Ethlabs aims to address a perceived funding and legitimacy gap within Ethereum's core development.
Planned Parenthood is poised to regain federal funding as a year-long Republican ban, enacted via a budget reconciliation bill, is set to expire without an extension. Republicans reportedly lack the votes to extend the ban, facing challenges due to narrow majorities and upcoming midterms.
A Somali refugee and youth soccer nonprofit leader in Seattle returned 20 free World Cup tickets in solidarity after a Somali referee was barred from entering the US. The African Youth Sports Academy cited heartbreak and betrayal, teaching kids to stand up for what's right.
Brady, a gun control advocacy group, is suing the ATF and Justice Department for refusing to release documents detailing the largest sellers of crime guns. Brady argues this information is vital for public safety and regulatory analysis.
The 9/11 Memorial & Museum is launching a $75 million fundraising campaign to educate younger generations about the 2001 attacks. Mike Bloomberg pledged $25 million to match donations, aiming to create new exhibits and classroom materials.
Costa Rican nonprofit Costas Verdes has restored deforested Pacific coastlines by planting over 100,000 native trees across 34 beaches since 2011, reviving wildlife habitats and combating deforestation from cattle farming.
An investigative report finds that ICE has intensified street arrests in the New York metropolitan area since October 2025, disproportionately targeting Latinos and often arresting individuals who did not resemble the intended target. The piece links these patterns to broader 287(g) deployments and political pressure on immigration enforcement.
Americans are facing heightened financial stress due to inflation and high consumer debt, with the NFCC forecasting stress levels to remain elevated. Many are seeking credit counseling as a result.
Jewish leaders are urging Congress to increase funding for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) to enhance security at houses of worship nationwide. The lobbying effort follows recent attacks on religious sites and highlights concerns about the program's administrative hurdles and equal access for all communities.
