The founder of Kodak was one of America’s greatest arts philanthropists.

Eastman Shares His Musical Addiction

When Pierre DuPont created one of the great public gardens in America, he—and then, later, his philanthropic successors—installed the most magical fountains of the age.

Magical Fountains

Is giving money to art elitist, even irresponsible, in a world with many pressing needs? 
(Part ONE of two podcasts)

Arts Philanthropy in the North Woods Part I

Is giving money to art elitist, even irresponsible, in a world with many pressing needs? 
(Part TWO of two podcasts)

Arts Philanthropy in the North Woods Part II

Meet a top doctor, turned political founder, turned charity pioneer

Benjamin Rush, Hall of Fame Philanthropist

Evangelical Christians and faithful Jews team up to help the neediest.

A Joint Venture in Goodness

Philanthropy can have a leading role in pulling state-run colleges away from bureaucracy and low standards.

Reinventing Public Universities

America’s world-leading expertise in code-making and code-breaking grows out of a charitable project, believe it or not.

Secret Codes & Philanthropy

Wherever the health sciences are progressing fastest today, it’s often donated money that is pushing the frontier.

Medical Progress and Private Money

In the world’s most destitute neighborhoods, it’s a real thing.

Private Schools for the Poor?

A great natural wonder and object of beauty is preserved by a generous couple.

Gem of a Donation

George Eastman Makes Movies an Art

Philanthropy gets good out of even not-so-good people

Donors Not Angels

A new charter boarding school in DC educates kids facing stiff odds

Radical School for a Red-hot Problem

…and a few quick answers. Part 1 of three podcasts.

Some Common Criticisms of Philanthropy

Some common criticisms of philanthropy…and a few quick answers. Part 2 of three podcasts.

Some Common Criticisms of Philanthropy — Part 2

…and a few quick answers. Part 3 of three podcasts.

Some Common Criticisms of Philanthropy — Part 3

Giving thanks for Boston’s charitable houses of worship.

A Walk Through Some Nation-changing Churches

Voluntary givers created it, restored it, and are saving it for the future

Meet the World’s Largest Musical Instrument

Enemies of innovation have got the upper hand right now. Here’s a Throwback Thursday reminder of why that’s not good—and won’t last.

The Backlash Against School Reform

A recent speaking trip to Australia reminds us how unusual U.S. philanthropy is

American Giving Viewed from Abroad

America’s extraordinary generosity and historic faith are closely linked.

The Humanitarian Habits of Religious People

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