Philanthropy Journalist and Culture WriterPhilanthropy Journalist and Culture Writer
Ade Adeniji is a philanthropy journalist and culture writer who covers the intersection of social impact, diversity, and sports. He has contributed to a variety of publications, including Inside Philanthropy, Prism, SPIN, and Okayplayer, reporting on topics such as high-profile charitable initiatives, the role of philanthropy in addressing systemic inequities, and the philanthropic efforts of prominent athletes and entertainers.
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By: Ade Adeniji
Heather Steans, a former Illinois state politician and chair of her family’s foundation, recently gave $1.25 million to advocacy organization Lambda Legal. Such support is vital as threats to LGBTQ+ rights multiply across the country.
This month marks 103 years since an armed white mob in Tulsa, Oklahoma, killed hundreds of Black residents and burned their prosperous community to the ground
Paul Allen, right, in a 2011 photo at the Allen Institute for Brain Science. Jordanatvulcan, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
By: Ade Adeniji
Inspired by Nelson Mandela’s conviction that “sport has the power to change the world,” Laureus has a global funding footprint. Olympic athletes like gold medalists Edwin Moses and Nadia Comaneci help lead its work.
By: Ade Adeniji
Gregory Gerami’s $237 million gift to Florida A&M would have been the largest-ever HBCU donation, but it wasn’t meant to be. Institutional missteps aside, the whole saga speaks to deeper inequities plaguing higher ed giving.
Heide and jose dans In recent years, South Florida has become an increasingly important site for philanthropy, with both established givers and new donors ramping up their activity there.
Dwight Diercks, employee No. 22 at the ultra-successful chipmaker, is making moves as a megadonor along with his wife Dian. Their latest gift: $20 million for AI-driven innovation at Mayo Clinic.
Many of today’s most popular musical artists have amassed impressive fortunes, and they’re giving back in a whole bunch of different ways. Here are some top figures to note.
By: Ade Adeniji
The pioneering dancer, choreographer and activist left behind an organization that has tapped deep veins of funder support, including from corporations like Prudential, to build up its impressive array of programs.
Barbara Bainum with Foundation CEO David Daniels. Photo Courtesy of the Bainum Family Foundation The story of the Bainum family begins modestly in the Midwest.
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