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George Gund Foundation awards grants totaling $31 million

George Gund Foundation awards grants totaling $31 million
George Gund Foundation awards grants totaling $31 million November 22, 2021 The Cleveland-based George Gund Foundation has announced grants totaling more than $31 million — meeting its commitment to boost its payout rate to 10 percent in 2021 — with a focus on climate change, democracy building, and inequality and racial injustice. Grants awarded in support of…
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Stone Foundation gives $4 million for Center for Inequality Dynamics

Stone Foundation gives $4 million for Center for Inequality Dynamics
Stone Foundation gives $4 million for Center for Inequality Dynamics November 22, 2021 The University of Michigan has announced a $4 million gift from the James M. and Cathleen D. Stone Foundation to launch a center dedicated to better understanding and addressing rising wealth inequality. To promote a more knowledgeable and inclusive society, with an emphasis on environmental sustainability…
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Emory University receives $50 million for brain disease research

Emory University receives $50 million for brain disease research
Emory receives transformational grant to establish new Goizueta Institute @Emory Brain Health November 19, 2021 The Goizueta Foundation has committed $50 million to Emory University to establish the Goizueta Institute @Emory Brain Health, renaming the landmark initiative announced in May 2021 as the Emory Brain Health Personalized Medicine Institute. Led by Emory's world-class brain health clinical and…
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Desai Sethi Family Foundation gives $20 million to University of Miami

Desai Sethi Family Foundation gives $20 million to University of Miami
The Desai Sethi Family Foundation commits $20 million to fund the creation of a urology institute at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine November 11, 2021 The gift will fund the creation of a Urology Institute and affirm the Miller School of Medicine as a global leader in the field. In an effort…
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