Philanthropy Today

Federal funds have started to flow for some, but not all, of the nonprofits that were left high and dry by the Trump administration’s aborted freeze on federal grants. But even those groups worry that they could be cut off in the future. Among those still without access to their funds are groups “that focus on issues President Trump has targeted with his executive orders, like climate change, diversity, and sexuality.” The continuing freeze appears to be in defiance of a federal judge’s order to lift it. Various federal agencies did not respond to requests for comment. (New York Times)

• Background from the Chronicle: Nonprofits Dependent on Federal Grants Scramble Amid Mixed Signals From White House and Federal Judge

Billionaire developer Rick Caruso has launched a foundation to rebuild Los Angeles. Caruso, who waged an unsuccessful campaign for mayor in 2022, said he will put “millions” into the Steadfast LA foundation, which has already enlisted the unpaid help of top engineers, designers, architects, and executives from other industries. He said he will push for more fire-resistant infrastructure, including underground power lines and upgraded water supplies. (Los Angeles Times)

• Background from the Chronicle: The Foundation Providing Quick Disaster Relief in L.A. and Beyond

More on the Los Angeles Fires

• The Grammys and FireAid Concerts Raised $125 Million for Fire Relief (Los Angeles Times)
• 17 Employees Helped Save the Getty Villa From the Fires. They’re Telling Other Museums How It Was Done (LAist)

More News

• Omaha Nonprofit Caught Up in Political Storm After Trump Administration Allegations (Omaha World-Herald)
• How a Leftist Activist Group Helped Torpedo a Psychedelic Therapy (New York Times)
• Colorado Public Media Outlets Express Concern at Trump’s FCC Investigation Threat (Colorado Sun)
• Minnesota Charities Out At Least $500M Because of Bremer Financial’s Loss of Value (Minnesota Star Tribune)

Catholic Nonprofit News

• New Orleans Archbishop Fires Food Bank Leaders for Refusing to Fund Abuse Settlement (Guardian)
• Faith Groups, Department of Justice Back Catholic Religious Freedom Case at Supreme Court (Catholic News Agency)
• JD Vance’s Holy War: The Vice President Picks a Fight With His Own Church Over Immigration. (Dispatch)
  
  • Background from the Chronicle: Critics Charge That Conservative Donors Are Pushing the American Catholic Church to the Right

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