







Tech moguls Altman, Bezos and Zuckerberg donate to Trump's inauguration fund
The donations are seen as the latest example of tech moguls' changing stance toward the incoming president. During his first administration, Trump clashed with Bezos and Zuckerberg.

Who Pays For Your Rewards? Redistribution in the Credit Card Market
The Federal Reserve Board of Governors in Washington DC.

Sasse’s spending spree: Former UF president channeled millions to GOP allies, secretive contracts - The Independent Florida Alligator
In his 17-month stint as UF president, Ben Sasse more than tripled his office’s spending, directing millions in university funds into secretive consulting contracts and high-paying positions for his GOP allies.

Spending deal comes with a bonus: Blocking political control of grants
Congress pauses the OMB's attempt to rewrite how research is funded.

Rutger Bregman - “Moral Ambition” | The Daily Show
One State Found a Way to Make Billionaires Pay. Your State Could Be Next.
It’s Not Just Elon Musk — These Billionaires Are Also Neurodivergent
Some billionaires say their conditions helped them succeed in business.

Volunteering, Nonprofit Jobs, and Community
Find volunteer opportunities, nonprofit jobs, social-impact opportunities and more on the Idealist platform.
The American Dream Starts Now
Trump Accounts provide eligible American children with tax-advantaged investment accounts courtesy of President Donald J. Trump.

Fraud Investigation Lessons From Finance
Social programs shouldn't have to pay tuition to fraudsters; finance has already. Here's what we've learned.

Trump made more than $1bn from crypto in first year back in office
The president's crypto income far outpaces his earnings from real estate and Trump-themed items such as watches.

What is US foreign assistance? | Brookings
George Ingram answers common questions about U.S. foreign assistance and how it supports American interests.

Framing charitable donations as exceptional expenses increases giving.
The Smart Family Fund provides angel philanthropy funding to early-stage nonprofit organizations with the potential for positive, scalable impact that have not yet built the evidence base or… | Shawnta Jackson, MPH | 36 comments
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Funding and Framing Impact in the Neuro Frontier
Representations 04: Philanthropy, FRO, Connectomes, ARIA

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