by Charlena Wynn | Jul 25, 2016 | News, Philanthropy Journal
News about grants, gifts The UCLA School of the Arts and Architecture received a $20 million gift from art dealer Margo Leavin to rebuild and expand its aging graduate art studio facilities. The complex will be renamed the UCLA Margo Leavin Graduate Art Studios. The...
by Charlena Wynn | Jul 25, 2016 | News, Philanthropy Journal
News about grants, gifts Linda Wong, Chairman of Yihai Group based in Beijing, donated 300,000 euros ($334,860) to finish construction on a kindergarten in Užice, Serbia. The kindergarten was started 6 years ago, but never finished because of a lack of funding. ...
by Charlena Wynn | Jul 18, 2016 | News, North Carolina, Philanthropy Journal
News about grants, gifts Habitat for Humanity of Craven County celebrated the dedication of Julia McGriff’s home. The event was attended by family, friends and volunteers. The Duke Endowment has awarded three-year grants totaling $450,000 to support...
by Charlena Wynn | Jul 18, 2016 | News, Philanthropy Journal
News about grants, gifts Warren Buffett has delivered his annual donation of Berkshire Hathaway stock to five charities as part of his plan to gradually give away his fortune. The gifts of Class B Berkshire stock that Buffett disclosed Thursday were worth roughly...
by Charlena Wynn | Jul 11, 2016 | News, North Carolina, Philanthropy Journal
News about grants, gifts Charlotte cancer-fighting block party “Pink to Drink” raised nearly $28,000 for 24 Hours of Booty. The event took place simultaneously at The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery, Sugar Creek Brewing Company and Great Wagon Road...
