Category Archives: Social Justice

The Libra Foundation approves $20.325 million in grants for social justice organizations November 21, 2021 In the second half of 2021, The Libra Foundation has approved $20.325 million in unrestricted grants supporting 56 organizations strengthening political power and advancing liberation for communities of color. This slate includes 31 renewing grants, and features Libra’s latest grantmaking…

Hewlett Foundation to award $5.5 million to nonprofits serving AAPI communities November 18, 2021 The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation announced today that it will award $5.5 million to nearly two dozen nonprofit organizations serving the increasing needs of Asian, Asian-American, and Pacific Islander communities. The Hewlett Foundation’s infusion of funds will support 22 grantees…

Jeff Bezos donates $100M to the Obama Foundation in honor of Congressman John Lewis November 22, 2021 Today, the Obama Foundation announced Jeff Bezos is giving $100M – the largest individual contribution received to date—in honor of civil rights icon Congressman John Lewis, and to help expand the scope of programming that reaches emerging leaders…