September 21, 2023 How the Meadows Foundation Supports the People (and Animals) of Texas September 21, 2023/ Wendy Paris Animal welfare is one of many causes championed by the Meadows Foundation, a 75-year-old family funder that gives in its home state of Texas. Here’s a look at how Meadows works and what it’s prioritizing right now.Read More
August 23, 2023 Address Youth Homelessness or Youth Mental Health? Philanthropy Can Solve Both August 23, 2023/ Tricia Raikes, Guest Contributor In this guest article, philanthropist Tricia Raikes shines a light on the interrelated crises of youth homelessness and mental health, and tells us how her foundation has been addressing that nexus in Washington State.Read More
August 01, 2023 A Big Gift to UC San Diego is the Latest Philanthropic Push to Better Understand Psychedelics August 01, 2023/ Paul Karon Psychedelics show great promise in a range of medical therapies, but legal constraints and stigma have kept public funding minimal. As a result, philanthropy remains crucial to advancing research. Here’s the latest gift. Read More
July 26, 2023 Moved by a Schizophrenia Diagnosis, This Family Is Channeling Millions Toward Mental Health July 26, 2023/ Simone Ellin Shari and Garen Staglin’s son Brandon began showing symptoms of schizophrenia as a teen. Today, he’s president of One Mind, which backs mental health, and the family is raising serious funds for research and more.Read More
May 26, 2023 How One Funder Is Seeking to Bolster Mental Healthcare in Rural America May 26, 2023/ Martha Ramirez While better mental healthcare is needed across the U.S., there are stark disparities in care between urban and rural areas. Here’s how the Helmsley Charitable Trust is tackling the problem in the Midwest and elsewhere.Read More
May 24, 2023 Carlyle Crew: A Closer Look at Daniel A. D'Aniello's Giving for Higher Ed, Mental Health and More May 24, 2023/ Ade Adeniji One of the founders of the investment giant Carlyle Group, D'Aniello and his wife Gayle have made some big gifts for higher ed, spirituality and Catholic causes, and a leading conservative think tank. Here’s a rundown.Read More
May 09, 2023 New Frontier: Philanthropy’s Role in Digital Mental Health May 09, 2023/ Anna Bobb, Guest Contributor App-based digital mental healthcare saw a renaissance during the pandemic. As we observe Mental Health Awareness Month, guest author Anna Bobb offers some ways philanthropy can further catalyze that promising field.Read More
April 26, 2023 Report Finds Scant Funding for Disability Rights and Social Justice — and Points the Way Forward April 26, 2023/ Paul Karon A study commissioned by the Disability & Philanthropy Forum is a must-read for funders aiming to drive social justice for disabled people and address complex and overlapping issues of racial, gender and other inequities.Read More
April 19, 2023 Who’s Providing Funding for Women and Girls’ Mental Health? April 19, 2023/ Connie Matthiessen Philanthropic funding specifically addressing women and girls’ mental health remains vanishingly small. Some funders have been paying attention, though, and the organization Mindful Philanthropy wants to grow their ranks.Read More
January 31, 2023 “Small Can Be Effective.” Five Things to Know About Richmond Memorial Health Foundation January 31, 2023/ Mike Scutari The Richmond Memorial Health Foundation is committed to fostering an equitable and healthy Richmond region. We check in with President Mark Constantine to explore its strategic framework, upcoming initiatives and more.Read More
January 12, 2023 Mental Health Professionals Are in High Demand. Who’s Funding Workforce Development? January 12, 2023/ Paul Karon As mental health programs expand, the nation is facing a growing shortage of professionals to work in settings from schools to hospitals. A few major players are engaged, but there’s a huge opportunity here for more funders.Read More
December 15, 2022 The U.S. Is in a Mental Health Crisis, but Funding Is Still Scarce. This Group Hopes to Change That December 15, 2022/ Connie Matthiessen Mindful Philanthropy, which was founded by a group of mental health foundations, is pushing funders to boost support for an urgent — and still vastly underfunded — issue.Read More
November 15, 2022 Why a Regional Funder is Backing a National Ad Campaign to Open Minds About Mental Health November 15, 2022/ Paul Karon The Utah-based Huntsman Foundation is a lead sponsor of an upcoming multiyear Ad Council marketing and media initiative to drive awareness — and solutions — for the U.S. mental health crisis.Read More
October 18, 2022 Should Philanthropy Be Paying More Attention to Struggling Men and Boys? October 18, 2022/ Philip Rojc Even as men continue to dominate society at the top, many are falling through the cracks, with sad and disturbing consequences. Can funders make a difference? Read More
October 12, 2022 As Social Isolation Spreads, What Can Philanthropy Do? October 12, 2022/ Risa Wilkerson and Edward Garcia, Guest Contributors Social isolation is a product of community design, social norms, public policy, and systems that make it hard to build connections — and it affects millions. Guest authors provide five ways funders can combat this growing problem.Read More
October 03, 2022 Why Three Deep-Pocketed Funders Joined Forces to Take on Bipolar Disorder October 03, 2022/ Paul Karon Bipolar disorder has been significantly understudied. In response, several donors with personal experience of the condition are working with the Milken Institute on a $150 million initiative to fund and coordinate global research.Read More
September 30, 2022 Intergenerational Music-Making: How One Funder's Tackling Loneliness and Division September 30, 2022/ Wendy Paris For the Eisner Foundation, funding a community-based orchestra, open to all ages, has helped build ties between the generations, enriching an L.A. neighborhood. It’s a testament to the power of intergenerational programming.Read More
September 28, 2022 As Attention to Mental Health Grows, a Major Nonprofit Lands a New Leader and Some Big Backers September 28, 2022/ Paul Karon Policymaker and former OSF Program Director Ken Zimmerman has been named head of Fountain House, a group that has also picked up big donors lately. What does that say about mental health philanthropy?Read More
September 08, 2022 Meet the Funder Collaborative Behind a Push for Psychedelic Mental Health Treatments September 08, 2022/ Simone Ellin The Psychedelic Science Funders Collaborative has been working to secure federal approval of PTSD treatments using psychedelic substances. With plenty of well-heeled donors aboard, the group’s outlook is bright.Read More
September 01, 2022 Born This Way: How Lady Gaga’s Foundation Focuses on Kindness September 01, 2022/ Ade Adeniji Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation focuses on youth and mental health, backed by Gaga herself, funding partners, and ticket sales. Executive Director Maya Enista Smith explains how its work has evolved over the years.Read More