Urban Institute

The author of a recent Urban institute report comments on the “1 Q: 5 A’s” set of reactions to it.

Quick reactions to the new report from Ben Soskis on two schools of thought about philanthropy—whether a diversity of charitable causes supported by donors is itself a good thing or, alternatively, some causes are more worthy of support than others.

Contributions to volume’s third edition recognize role of right-wing grantmakers.

The benefits of an unexpected, foundational question.

The Urban Institute researcher and HistPhil co-editor speaks with Michael E. Hartmann about what the study of history brings to the practice of grantmaking, the challenges and opportunities currently facing those conservatives and progressives who are critiquing giving, and the difference between charity and philanthropy.

The Urban Institute researcher speaks with Michael E. Hartmann about how he came to study the history of philanthropy and the origins of the HistPhil website he co-edits.

In the current context, it certainly raises several important questions, large and small.