World’s richest foundation suffers from recession, but remains the biggestSEATTLE — The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation may be the world’s richest charitable foundation, but that hardly shields them from the economic downturn. Gates Foundation doesn’t do fundraising, but took in $10.4M in donations last yearSEATTLE — The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation’s annual report says it brought in $10.4 million in individual donations in 2008, without making an effort at fundraising. Ford Foundation gives $1 million to Detroit Symphony to aid fundraising effortsDETROIT — The Ford Foundation is boosting the struggling Detroit Symphony Orchestra with a three-year, $1 million grant to help expand its donor base. Justice Department refuses to release documents in wiretapping case; showdown with judge loomsWASHINGTON — The Obama administration insists it has no obligation to provide access to a top secret document in a wiretapping case, setting up a showdown next week with the judge who ordered it released. Justice Department refuses to release documents in wiretapping case; showdown with judge loomsWASHINGTON — The Obama administration insists it has no obligation to provide access to a top secret document in a wiretapping case, setting up a showdown next week with the judge who ordered it released. Pakistan says 54 Taliban, 9 troops killed in Swat Valley as army battles toward main townMARDAN, Pakistan — The Pakistani army says 54 Taliban and nine troops have been killed in the northwestern Swat Valley and that government forces are fighting their way in on the ground. Alpha Natural to buy Foundation Coal for about $1.4B creating one of biggest US coal producersCHARLESTON, W.Va. — Alpha Natural Resources said Tuesday it plans to buy rival Foundation Coal for about $1.4 billion in an all-stock deal that would create the nation’s third-largest coal producer. Alpha Natural to buy Foundation for about $1.4B creating one of biggest US coal producersCHARLESTON, W.Va. — Alpha Natural Resources said Tuesday it plans to buy rival Foundation Coal Holdings for about $1.4 billion in stock in a deal that would transform two regional companies into one of the nation’s largest coal producers. Alpha Natural to buy Foundation Coal for about $1.4B, create one of biggest US coal producersABINGDON, Va. — Alpha Natural Resources says it will buy Foundation Coal Holdings for approximately $1.4 billion, creating one of the nation’s largest coal producers. Analysis of Gates Foundation grants shows reach of the world’s largest philanthropy fundSEATTLE — A new study of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation illustrates its global reach with spending on health issues, but notes a need for accountability on whether the money is being spent in the most effective way. Winners of the 2009 James Beard Foundation AwardsThe winners of the 2009 James Beard Foundation Awards include: Jack Kemp, star quarterback, politician and tax crusader, dies at age 73WASHINGTON — Jack Kemp, the former pro quarterback who turned fame on the gridiron into a career in national politics and a crusade for lower taxes, has died of cancer at age 73. Jack Kemp, star quarterback, politician and tax crusader, dies at age 73WASHINGTON — Jack Kemp, the former pro quarterback who turned fame on the gridiron into a career in national politics and a crusade for lower taxes, has died of cancer at age 73. Jack Kemp, former football star, politician and tax crusader, dies; he was 73WASHINGTON — Jack Kemp, the former pro quarterback who turned fame on the gridiron into a career in national politics and a crusade for lower taxes, has died of cancer at age 73. 2009 recipients for MacArthur Foundation nonprofit grantsEight “MacArthur Awards for Creative and Effective Institutions” are being given to nine nonprofit organizations, with two sharing an award. The awards from the MacArthur Foundation carrying grants of up to $650,000. Here are the 2009 winners: 8 MacArthur Foundation grants of up to $650,000 go to 5 international and 4 US nonprofitsCHICAGO — A union for self-employed women in India, a group that studies sociology in Russia and a Chicago think tank that runs a popular car-sharing service are among the winners of this year’s MacArthur Foundation grants for nonprofit organizations. New York Times Co. Foundation suspends new grants, shrinks college scholarship programNEW YORK — The New York Times Company Foundation will suspend new grant awards and matching gifts because of the financial strains brought on by the recession. Citing 9 billion people in 2050, US envoy speaks of ‘renewed commitment’ to slowing growthWASHINGTON — The new U.S. ambassador for global women’s issues pledged Thursday the Obama administration’s “deep commitment” to a U.N. blueprint aimed at slowing the world’s population explosion and empowering women. King family is charging fees over project to build memorial to the civil rights leader in DCKing family draws fees from DC memorial project WASHINGTON — The family of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. has charged the foundation building a monument to the civil rights leader on the National Mall about $800,000 for the use of his words and image — an arrangement one leading scholar says King would have found offensive. |
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