all stories tagged "philanthropy"

The Kingsbridge Armory, located at, is tktk. Flickr/Shan 213

Heeding the Call to Arms, Groups Submit Kingsbridge Armory Proposals

Doris Martinez | March 22, 2012 4:00 AM | Comments

Visions of film studios, churches, ice rinks, chess museums and more for the Kingsbridge Armory in the Bronx.

The Barnegat Bay in New Jersey runs along the coast of Ocean County. A recent donation of land will help keep the area pristine. Wikicommons/Andrew Bossi

This Week in Philanthropy News: Preserving the Garden State, Donation Denied and an A.L.S. Charity Event

Jessica Abo | July 15, 2011 1:40 PM | Comments

Preserving the Garden State, Fundraising Online and an A.L.S. Charity Event.

Daily Show host Jon Stewart with the United Cerebral Palsy of New York City team at the Achilles Hope & Possibility Race on Jun. 26. Photo Courtesy of Lois Silver

This Week in Philanthropy: A Missing Piano, a $100M Mansion…and Jon Stewart

Jessica Abo | July 8, 2011 6:05 PM | Comments

Big news from the world of philanthropy. New revelations about the Clark fortune, stolen pianos, Jon Stewart and an upcoming Team Fox event.

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