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philanthropic

[fil-uhn-throp-ik] / ˌfɪl ənˈθrɒp ɪk /


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The housing factory surety guarantee idea is “super innovative,” said Jan Lindenthal-Cox, chief investment officer at the San Francisco Housing Accelerator Fund, a nonprofit that directs philanthropic money toward cost-cutting affordable housing projects.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

A 25-year-old has taken over as the feminist organization’s CEO as Sandberg re-engages with philanthropic endeavors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

This kind of content is what Donaldson has become known for: convoluted challenges and grandiose philanthropic efforts.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 2026

“We want more people to be showing up, to be voicing opinions, to be expressing their values, and to be contributing to a philanthropic economy.”

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

He was Howard Poillon, a hardheaded businessman who was determined to make the most of the corporation’s growing patent portfolio but also more willing to defer to Cottrell’s wishes and judgment on philanthropic matters.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik




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