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Packaging Industry Launches $6M Foundation to Match Donations
SolutionsApr 17

Packaging Industry Launches $6M Foundation to Match Donations

A major packaging trade group just created a charitable foundation that will double the impact of members' donations to causes they care about. The PACK gives BACK™ Charitable Foundation starts with $6 million and aims to transform how an entire industry supports communities. #

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Madison Foundation Grants $2.4M to 134 Local Nonprofits
SolutionsJul 9

Madison Foundation Grants $2.4M to 134 Local Nonprofits

A newspaper's charitable foundation just distributed nearly $2.4 million to 134 community organizations across Madison, Wisconsin. The grants honor a 66-year tradition of giving back to the community that supported the newspaper.

Google: philanthropy gives3 min read
Wawa Foundation Hits $200 Million in Donations Since 2014
Acts of KindnessApr 15

Wawa Foundation Hits $200 Million in Donations Since 2014

A convenience store chain's charitable foundation has donated $200 million over 12 years to fight hunger, support health causes, and honor everyday heroes. To celebrate, Wawa is giving $250,000 in gift cards to seven national charity partners.

Google News - Charity Donation Million2 min read
Brooks Koepka Donates $1M to Children's Health Foundation
Acts of KindnessFeb 24

Brooks Koepka Donates $1M to Children's Health Foundation

Golf champion Brooks Koepka is giving $1 million to the Nicklaus Children's Health Care Foundation as part of his return to the PGA Tour. His total $5 million charitable pledge will support 13 organizations helping kids, families, and medical research.

Google News - Charity Donation Million2 min read
Georgia Foundation Awards Record $2M in Scholarships
Acts of KindnessApr 13

Georgia Foundation Awards Record $2M in Scholarships

A foundation born from tragedy just awarded its largest scholarship class ever, turning heartbreak into hope for 28 students. Since 2016, the Abbie DeLoach Foundation has given over $2 million to deserving young people in coastal Georgia.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded2 min read
Foundation Donates $500K Before Closing in Marisa's Name
Acts of KindnessAug 3

Foundation Donates $500K Before Closing in Marisa's Name

A New Jersey foundation created in memory of a brave 13-year-old has donated half a million dollars to help sick children before concluding its heartfelt mission. The Marisa Tufaro Foundation spent nine years turning one girl's inspiring spirit into hope for thousands of families.

Google News - Charity Donation Million2 min read
Foundation Donates $500K, Ends Mission After 9 Years
Acts of KindnessAug 3

Foundation Donates $500K, Ends Mission After 9 Years

A New Jersey foundation created in memory of a 13-year-old heart transplant patient has donated half a million dollars to help children in need before closing its doors. The Marisa Tufaro Foundation's nine-year mission kept alive the legacy of a brave girl who inspired thousands. #

Google News - Charity Donation Million3 min read
Ohio Foundation Awards $1M+ in Student Scholarships
Acts of KindnessJan 22

Ohio Foundation Awards $1M+ in Student Scholarships

The Richland County Foundation is opening its scholarship application season, offering financial support to students at every stage of their educational journey. Last year alone, the foundation awarded over $1 million to help local students pursue their dreams.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded2 min read
Victoria Foundation Awards $6M to 243 Charities
SolutionsJul 14

Victoria Foundation Awards $6M to 243 Charities

A Canadian community foundation just distributed over $6 million to more than 240 local organizations tackling food insecurity, housing, and youth support. The 90-year-old Victoria Foundation is proving that flexible funding can strengthen entire communities during challenging times.

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42 Wyoming Students Win Oregon Trail Foundation Scholarships
Acts of KindnessMay 13

42 Wyoming Students Win Oregon Trail Foundation Scholarships

A Torrington student is celebrating alongside 41 others after receiving scholarships from the Oregon Trail Community Foundation for the 2026-2027 school year. The foundation is making higher education more accessible for dozens of Wyoming families.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded2 min read
Humana Foundation Gives $5M to Save Veteran Lives
Acts of KindnessMar 4

Humana Foundation Gives $5M to Save Veteran Lives

The Humana Foundation just pledged $5 million to help prevent veteran suicide as part of a bold national effort to save 15,000 lives by 2032. The Louisville-based foundation is expanding its commitment to mental health support for those who served our country.

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Ghana Foundation Has Funded 117 Heart Surgeries for Kids
Acts of KindnessMay 11

Ghana Foundation Has Funded 117 Heart Surgeries for Kids

A foundation born from tragedy has transformed its mission into hope, funding life-saving heart surgeries for 117 children. The May 9 Foundation continues expanding its reach 25 years after Ghana's deadliest football disaster.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
AFL Foundation Gives $1M to Fund New Family Center
Acts of KindnessFeb 21

AFL Foundation Gives $1M to Fund New Family Center

A fiber optic company just launched its charitable foundation with a $1 million gift to build a family services center in Duncan, South Carolina. The donation caps two decades of partnership between AFL and the Middle Tyger Community Center.

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Pocfarmer Pledges $2M for African Education Foundation
Acts of KindnessJul 13

Pocfarmer Pledges $2M for African Education Foundation

A global agricultural company just committed $2 million to launch a foundation that will bring quality education to underprivileged children across Africa. The initiative will improve schools, train teachers, and create jobs in communities that need them most.

Google News - Charity Donation Million2 min read
Massachusetts Foundation Gives $150K for Hospital Ultrasound
SolutionsMar 28

Massachusetts Foundation Gives $150K for Hospital Ultrasound

A regional foundation just invested $150,000 in new diagnostic equipment that will bring faster, more accurate medical care to thousands of patients in rural Massachusetts. The upgrade means families won't have to travel far from home for essential imaging services.

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Gates Foundation Gives UW $540M for Health Research
SolutionsAug 10

Gates Foundation Gives UW $540M for Health Research

The Gates Foundation just made University of Washington history with a $540 million gift to expand critical health data that helps leaders save lives worldwide. The funding will grow disease tracking from 925 locations to nearly 5,000 over the next decade.

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Nigeria and Gates Foundation Expand Health Partnership
Health & WellnessMar 27

Nigeria and Gates Foundation Expand Health Partnership

Nigeria is deepening its partnership with the Gates Foundation to transform healthcare, agriculture, and nutrition across Africa's most populous nation. The collaboration aims to unlock the country's potential through modern farming techniques and improved health systems.

Premium Times Nigeria2 min read
Polish Family Foundations Lead Philanthropy Renaissance
Acts of KindnessFeb 24

Polish Family Foundations Lead Philanthropy Renaissance

Two family foundations in Poland are building a culture of giving after decades of communist rule made wealth building impossible. Their scholarship programs have already helped over 1,000 young people access top education.

Regional: poland development (PL)2 min read
Fall River Foundation Offers $50K+ in Scholarships
Acts of KindnessFeb 15

Fall River Foundation Offers $50K+ in Scholarships

More than $50,000 in scholarships awaits Fall River students this year, continuing a three-decade tradition of investing in local education. Since 1995, the Foundation has awarded nearly $1 million to help students pursue their dreams.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded2 min read
West Virginia Foundation Opens $133K in Scholarships
Acts of KindnessJan 21

West Virginia Foundation Opens $133K in Scholarships

The Tucker Community Foundation is now accepting applications for over 45 scholarships worth up to $10,000 each, including two brand new funds for trade school students. Last year, they awarded $133,000 to help students across 10 counties pursue their dreams.

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