Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Farewell: ‘I’m Going Quiet’

In one of his final missives as the company’s leader, Mr. Buffett said he would accelerate his plans to disburse his fortune to his children’s foundations.

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Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan Restructure Their Philanthropy

The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative said its restructured organization, Biohub, would lead its focus on artificial intelligence and scientific research.

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The Joyce Theater to Receive $15 Million Gift

The money, from the late Anupam Puri and Rajika Puri, will help the dance-dedicated theater in a time of uncertainty for organizations in the field.

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Ford Foundation Leader Vows to Protect Elections and Law as Trump Threatens Crackdown

Heather K. Gerken, a voting rights scholar and former dean of Yale Law School, plans to intensify its emphasis on democracy as it girds for attacks from the Trump administration.

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MacKenzie Scott Backs Disaster Recovery in Marginalized Communities

The billionaire’s $60 million donation to the Center for Disaster Philanthropy counters cuts to federal emergency assistance and diversity programs.

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Bill Gates Says Climate Change ‘Will Not Lead to Humanity’s Demise’

In a memo, the Microsoft co-founder warned against a “doomsday outlook” and appears to have shifted some of his views about climate change.

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Venture Capitalist Resigns From Salesforce Foundation Over Benioff Comments

Ron Conway stepped down from the board of Salesforce’s philanthropic arm after the company’s chief executive, Marc Benioff, said he supported President Trump and wanted the National Guard to come to San Francisco.

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Florida Grand Jury Hears Evidence in Investigation of Charity Tied to Casey DeSantis

The inquiry is focused on $10 million that the charity received last year, then gave to political committees that helped Gov. Ron DeSantis defeat a ballot measure.

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Another African Charity Tied to Prince Harry Faces Criticism

A charity tied to the British royal confirmed that the government of Chad has cut ties with the group, after allegations of mismanagement.

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Trump’s Targeting of Soros Foundations Sparks Fear and Defiance on Left

Facing a nascent administration investigation, Alex Soros privately pledged that the Open Society Foundations would back down only “over my dead body.”

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