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Cedars-Sinai receives $100 million for pediatric health care

Cedars-Sinai receives $100 million for pediatric health care December 20, 2021 Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles has announced a $100 million commitment from the Shapell Guerin Family Foundation and its president, Vera Guerin, who also serves as board chair of the Cedars-Sinai Health System. The largest lifetime gift in Cedars-Sinai's 119-year history will establish Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children’s,…
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Ford Foundation Invests $20.29 Million to Support Documentary Filmmaking in 2021

Ford Foundation Invests $20.29 Million to Support Documentary Filmmaking in 2021 December 16, 2021 Today the Ford Foundation announced its overall funding for independent documentary film for 2021. JustFilms, a part of the foundation's Creativity and Free Expression (CFE) program, provided over $20.29 million to support 122 organizations and filmmakers in the United States and Global South. From that allocation,…
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Oklahoma State receives $50 million to establish energy institute

Oklahoma State receives $50 million to establish energy institute December 15, 2021 The Harold Hamm Foundation and Continental Resources announced Wednesday a combined $50 million gift creating the Hamm Institute for American Energy at Oklahoma State University. The Hamm Institute’s mission is to educate the next generation of energy leaders — in Oklahoma, the United…
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Blank Family Foundation awards $12.25 million for stuttering research

Blank Family Foundation awards $12.25 million for stuttering research $12.25 million grant from The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation brings innovative treatment to Atlanta December 14, 2021 The Arthur M. Blank Center for Stuttering Education and Research (the Blank Center), first established in 2020 at The University of Texas at Austin (UT) Moody College of Communication, has…
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