New study profiles the average American donor, finds they’re less generous than they think
A new study shows American donors think they're a whole lot more generous than they actually are.
Lawsuit could establish rights of advisor to donor-advised fund.
The Christian Community Foundation, also known as WaterStone, is being sued by Philip Peterson, who claims the donor-advised fund won’t communicate with him, revoked his account access, and has failed to make recommended charitable contributions ...
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Trend parallels growth of ultra high-net-worth earners
While the concept isn’t new, the rapid proliferation of family offices in recent times has attracted notice.
We know how to solve some of our nation’s most intractable problems, but will we?
OPINION—On Tuesday, the Trump administration cut $2 billion to nonprofits, some of them faith-based organizations, that deal with mental health and addiction recovery issues. On Wednesday, the administration restored those grants. It is not yet ...
Churches partner with Undue Medical Debt to alleviate their neighbors’ medical burdens.
Undue Medical Debt has paid off more than $25 billion in medical debt for nearly 15 million families in the United States.
NGOs sign letter warning that Israel’s ban will severely impact aid to besieged strip
More than 50 international humanitarian aid organizations have issued a joint letter accusing Israel of severely threatening the delivery of food, shelter and health care in the territory.
Most churchgoers give extra to their churches, other nonprofits during holiday season
Churchgoing adults in the U.S. are likely to make financial and item donations during the Christmas season, according to a Lifeway Research study.
Giving modestly rebounds—and demand continues to rise
The Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA) has published its 2025 State of Giving report. Released on Giving Tuesday, the latest report offers a detailed look at how Christ-centered ministries are weathering the ongoing economic ...
Baylor University, Biola University, Fuller Theological Seminary among recipients
Lilly Endowment is giving more than $400 million to 45 theological schools and $232 million to 48 organizations for telling stories of Christian life.