By: Mike Scutari
McKnight President Tonya Allen discusses why the foundation will disburse an additional $20 million in 2026 on top of an earlier five-year, $200 million payout increase.
Mike Scutari is a journalist at Inside Philanthropy. He covers a range of topics including higher education, journalism, the arts, democracy, and billionaire philanthropy, with a keen interest in trust-based philanthropy and impact investing. Mike has been featured in Inside Philanthropy and has experience in the arts nonprofit world as a grant writer, fundraiser, and consultant.
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