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Australia's leading children's research institute just secured $5 million in federal funding to prevent childhood diseases. The announcement came during the institute's 40th anniversary celebration, alongside news of a $200 million endowment fund.
While small liberal arts colleges shutter nationwide, Maine's College of the Atlantic is charting a different course with a $95 million endowment and programs that keep students coming. The Bar Harbor school's new interim president says smart planning is paying off when others can't stay afloat.
Five William & Mary students just earned some of the nation's most competitive scholarships, opening doors to study in China, work at the Carnegie Endowment, and fight for democracy and human rights. Their wins prove that dedication to making a difference pays off.
Zoo Atlanta just awarded two-year grants to seven conservation groups working to protect orangutans, red pandas, tigers, and other endangered animals across four continents. The funding comes from an endowment created to ensure wildlife conservation support continues forever.
Victor Rattner overcame a diving accident that left him quadriplegic to earn two degrees and build a successful IT career. Now his $2.4 million endowment is helping 18 computer science students focus on their dreams without financial stress.
A Singapore doctor who spent years bringing Christmas joy to nursing home residents left behind a $2 million gift that will help vulnerable families for generations. Dr. Ong Yong Wan's donation created the first endowment fund for Methodist Welfare Services, turning a lifetime of generosity into lasting impact.
A small Alberta foundation just handed out the biggest grant checks in its 30-year history, supporting everything from wildlife rescue to search and rescue teams. Twenty-two community groups walked away with funding that keeps their missions alive.
A small town scholarship program is transforming its mission from giving modest awards to potentially covering a student's entire first year of college. Rugby Dollars for Scholars just launched an endowment fund with a goal of reaching $3-5 million.
British charities are sitting on £147 billion in reserves that could be invested to create sustainable income streams. A growing movement shows how "mini endowments" are helping organizations survive beyond one-time donations.
Over 65,000 IIT Delhi graduates are leading Fortune 500 companies, founding startups, and giving back through a massive endowment fund. Their collective success story shows how one university's impact ripples across the globe.