Tag: Philanthropy – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

File. Michael Bloomberg’s organization Bloomberg Philanthropies committed $600 million to the endowments of four historically Black medical schools to help secure their future economic stability.

Philanthropy August 7, 2024 1:03 am

Bloomberg gives $600 million to four Black medical schools' endowments

Michael Bloomberg committed $600 million to the endowments of four historically Black medical schools through his organization Bloomberg Philanthropies.

Philanthropy July 8, 2024 12:32 pm

Most Johns Hopkins medical students will be tuition-free thanks to $1 billion gift

Starting in the fall, the gift will cover full tuition for medical students from families earning less than $300,000.

Philanthropy May 28, 2024 8:37 pm

Melinda French Gates to donate $1 billion over next 2 years in support of women's rights

Melinda French Gates says she will be donating $1 billion over the next two years to individuals and organizations working on behalf of women an reproductive rights in the United States.

Melinda French Gates arrives for a meeting at the Elysee Palace

Philanthropy May 13, 2024 6:09 pm

Melinda French Gates resigns as Gates Foundation co-chair, plans to focus on women and families

Melinda French Gates announced Monday that she will step down as co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

Bonton Farms in South Dallas, March 2024.

Philanthropy March 19, 2024 10:34 pm

MacKenzie Scott doubles planned nonprofit gifts to $640M, gives $7M locally

Billionaire philanthropist and author MacKenzie Scott announced Tuesday she is giving $640 million to 361 small nonprofits including $7 million to four North Texas nonprofits.