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Subject: Philanthropists Make Their Case at U.N. General Assembly
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Alleging a pattern of questionable spending, Los Angeles County is suing a philanthropy set up nine years ago to raise money for the fire department. The L.A. County Fire Department Foundation raised an average of $1.9 million “in gifts, grants, and contributions” annually from 2019 to 2022, according to court filings. It says it has given more than $5 million to the LAFD. The county takes issue with large payments to the foundation’s president and a vendor, among other things, but the foundation and vendor say they were performance bonuses and reimbursement for goods and services. A judge has frozen most of the organization’s money and is winding it down. (Los Angeles Times)
Background from the Chronicle: Anger, Protests, and Vandalism Break Out Over Philanthropy’s Support of the Police
The University of Chicago has received an anonymous $100 million gift to support free expression. Part of the money will go to the school’s year-old Forum for Free Inquiry and Expression, which will expand programming and launch a global fellowship and research program on “emerging free expression issues.” For decades, the university has embraced a policy of “institutional neutrality” on social and political issues and more recently devised free speech guidelines that have been adopted by other institutions — although it was criticized last year for its strict treatment of students participating in a pro-Palestinian sit-in. (Chicago Tribune)
Background from the Chronicle: The Donor Revolt Comes to Annual Giving: Israel, Gaza, and Campus Unrest
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Animal Companions: The AKC (American Kennel Club) Humane Fund’s Women’s Shelters Grant program provides financial assistance to domestic abuse shelters in the United States that accept pets. Preference is given to nonprofit organizations that provide temporary or permanent housing for victims of domestic abuse and their pets. Nonprofit organizations that provide housing for victims’ pets (pet shelters) and have a working relationship with at least one shelter for victims of domestic abuse are also eligible to apply.
Performing Arts: USArtists International, a program of Mid Atlantic Arts, supports in-person performances by U.S. artists and ensembles across all performing arts practices and disciplines at international festivals, global presenting arts marketplaces, and other eligible engagements outside of the United States. The aim is to encourage the presence of U.S. performing artists on international stages and support international tours that develop and expand the careers and artistic goals of U.S. performers by providing connections with presenters, curators, and fellow artists; promote cross cultural exchange through performances or additional activities and workshops; and elevate traditions, aesthetics, art forms, and voices that have been historically underrepresented. Matching grants of up to $11,000 are provided for eligible travel expenses; application deadline February 26.
