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In the NewsMay 18, 2012
Foundations Working to Increase Diversity, Equity, Inclusion in Philanthropy, Report Finds
A new report from D5, a donor support organization, finds that a growing number of foundations and grantmaking organizations are launching efforts aimed at making philanthropy more diverse, equitable, and inclusive....

Tax-Exempt Sector on House Subcommittee's Agenda
The Oversight Subcommittee of the House Ways and Means Committee has launched series of hearings on the nation's charitable sector and IRS oversight of tax-exempt activities in the U.S....

California Science Center Receives Gift for Shuttle Endeavour Exhibit
With the "transformational" gift from the Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Oschin Family Foundation, the museum has almost reached the halfway point in its effort to raise $200 million to transport, house, and exhibit the space shuttle Endeavour....

Marcus Foundation Awards $5 Million to Emory for Pediatric Research
The grant will be used to create the Marcus Society in Pediatrics, which will serve as the "intellectual home" for fifteen professorships, including six that were previously established....

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Community Improvement/Development

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Education

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Higher Education

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Human Services

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