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Ford, Skoll, Compton foundations launch fund for visual storytelling

Candid

The Ford , Skoll , and Compton foundations have announced the launch of a donor collaborative to help strengthen the impact of moving image storytelling. In the face of these complex global challenges, we recognize the power of storytelling as a critical element in organizing for cultural and political change.

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Five myths and misconceptions about Candid’s grant data

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tax exempt nonprofit organizations must file various Forms 990 with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) each year. foundations (e.g. Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation , Ford Foundation , and Hewlett Foundation ) share such data with Candid. based foundations. Many of the largest U.S. institutions.

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International Human Rights Day 2011

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

T, December 10th, the international community is observing Human Rights Day to commemorate the 63rd anniversary of the creation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Both organizations work in the Caribbean, where sexual minorities face widespread violence, bigotry and marginalization. and Catherine T.

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Global philanthropy responds to the Ukraine crisis

Candid

million that will be internally displaced and 12 million who will need humanitarian assistance of some kind. Corporations account for 55% of the total dollar value of grants awarded; foundations and public charities 40%; and high-net-worth individuals for 5%. Little is known about the recipients of this funding. Giving by funder type.

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Charitable giving grew 5.1 percent in 2020, ‘Giving USA’ finds

Candid

Produced by the Giving USA Foundation and the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy , Giving USA 2021: The Annual Report on Philanthropy for the Year 20 20 (key findings, 5 pages, PDF) estimates that charitable giving totaled $471.44 Giving by foundations jumped 17 percent (15.6 Total charitable giving grew 5.1

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Open for comment: Proposed changes to Candid’s taxonomy

Candid

Every year, Candid processes data on nearly two million organizations and more than three million grants. A taxonomy is simply a system of classification, or a way of organizing things. Based largely on input we’ve received from individual organizations and partners, we’re proposing 205 changes to the PCS.

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Five Reasons to Attend Nonprofit Summit May 17-18

Saleforce Nonprofit

Our nonprofit Trailblazers know better than anyone how to rise to the occasion of the world’s most pressing issues and how important relationships and reliance on community can be. This year, we’re back with two incredible community stories featuring Boys & Girls Club of America and European-based organization, Mary’s Meals.

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