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Moody Foundation grants $100 million to Rice University

MOODY FOUNDATION GRANTS $100 MILLION TO RICE UNIVERSITY New student center, endowment for student opportunity programs underwritten by historic gift HOUSTON – (Sept. 22, 2021) – The Moody Foundation has granted Rice University $100 million to build a transformative new student center designed by one of the world’s premiere architects and to create endowments supporting…
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BlackRock Gives $100 Million to Advance Clean Energy

The BlackRock Foundation Grants $100 Million to Breakthrough Energy’s Catalyst Program for Investments Focused on Clean Energy Technologies NEW YORK – September 20, 2021 –The BlackRock Foundation today announced a $100 million grant to Breakthrough Energy’s Catalyst Program (“Catalyst”) to help accelerate the development of the climate solutions necessary to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.…
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New app Daffy launches, bringing fintech to charity

Technology Veteran and Longtime Investor Adam Nash Reinvents Charitable Giving With the Launch of Daffy, the Donor-Advised Fund for You™ Now anyone can make giving a habit—set cash, stock, or crypto aside, watch it grow tax-free, and donate to more than 1.5 million charities in the U.S, right from your phone With Daffy, members easily…
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