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In 2024, Michael Bloomberg’s foundation gave Johns Hopkins $1 billion; the gift made medical school tuition-free for students from families earning under $300,000 and expanded help with living costs

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In 2024, Michael Bloomberg's foundation gave Johns Hopkins $1 billion; the gift made medical school tuition-free for students from families earning under $300,000 and expanded help with living costs

Bloomberg’s $1B gift to Johns Hopkins made medical tuition free for families earning under $300K (Image Credit: Wikipedia) For many students, getting into medical school is only the beginning of a much bigger financial challenge. Tuition, accommodation and everyday expenses can make years of professional training difficult to afford. In July 2024, Bloomberg Philanthropies announced … Read more

In 2019, Metallica’s foundation launched a job-training initiative at 10 US colleges; seven years later, its investment topped $17 million and the programme expanded to 93 colleges across all 50 states

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In 2019, Metallica's foundation launched a job-training initiative at 10 US colleges; seven years later, its investment topped $17 million and the programme expanded to 93 colleges across all 50 states

Photo: https://www.allwithinmyhands.org/ When Metallica launched its Metallica Scholars Initiative in 2019, the programme began with 10 community colleges and a straightforward goal: help students gain practical skills for stable, well-paying careers. Seven years later, the initiative has grown into a nationwide workforce education programme supporting 93 colleges across all 50 US states, as well as … Read more

Jon Stewart and his wife Tracey paid $4 million for a historic 45-acre New Jersey farm in 2016; the property now grows crops and cares for rescued cows, sheep, goats, pigs and chickens through their sanctuary foundation

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Jon Stewart and his wife Tracey paid $4 million for a historic 45-acre New Jersey farm in 2016; the property now grows crops and cares for rescued cows, sheep, goats, pigs and chickens through their sanctuary foundation

Jon Stewart, wife Tracey paid $4m for 45-acre NJ farm; now grows crops, rescues animals (Image Credit: The Two River Times) Jon Stewart’s life away from television has included an unusual investment in New Jersey’s agricultural landscape. In 2016, the comedian and his wife, Tracey Stewart, bought the historic 45-acre Hockhockson Farm in Colts Neck … Read more

Jon Bon Jovi’s foundation helped turn part of the former Walter Reed Army Medical Center into housing; in 2019, the Washington project opened with homes for 77 formerly homeless veterans

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Jon Bon Jovi's foundation helped turn part of the former Walter Reed Army Medical Center into housing; in 2019, the Washington project opened with homes for 77 formerly homeless veterans

Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation helped fund the veteran housing project. Jon Bon Jovi’s Soul Foundation helped fund a housing project that turned part of the former Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, DC, into homes for formerly homeless veterans. The project opened in 2019 with 77 permanent supportive housing units.According to the foundation, … Read more

In 2019, Jack Johnson’s foundation bought neglected farmland in Hawaii; six years later, it reported over 40,000 pounds of produce harvested and more than 2,200 students welcomed on field trips

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In 2019, Jack Johnson's foundation bought neglected farmland in Hawaii; six years later, it reported over 40,000 pounds of produce harvested and more than 2,200 students welcomed on field trips

Photo credit: Kōkua Learning Farm In 2019, musician Jack Johnson’s Kōkua Hawaiʻi Foundation acquired neglected farmland on Oʻahu with a plan to turn it into a place for education, food production and community involvement. Six years later, the Kōkua Learning Farm had reported harvesting more than 40,000 pounds of produce and welcoming over 2,200 students … Read more

In 2011, Stephen King and Tabitha’s foundation gave $120,000 to help heat Maine homes, as their radio fundraiser brought in $241,820 for residents facing a winter with reduced federal aid

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In 2011, Stephen King and Tabitha’s foundation gave $120,000 to help heat Maine homes, as their radio fundraiser brought in $241,820 for residents facing a winter with reduced federal aid

Photo: Stephen King/ Instagram In December 2011, international bestselling author Stephen King and his wife, Tabitha, helped Maine families facing a difficult winter by donating $120,000 to a home-heating fundraiser organised through the author’s radio station. The campaign eventually raised $241,820, surpassing its original goal as residents confronted higher heating costs and reduced federal assistance. … Read more

Father left $21 million in a charitable fund; son sought a $1 million donation but his access was cut off by the foundation

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Father left $21 million in a charitable fund; son sought a $1 million donation but his access was cut off by the foundation

Philip Peterson, left, with his father Gordon in 2015. Image Credit: CNBC A $21 million charitable fund is at the centre of a legal dispute after Philip Peterson, the son of its founder, alleged that WaterStone cut off his access and stopped acting on his recommendations. The fund was created by Gordon Peterson in 2005 … Read more

In 2022, Miami Dolphins star Zach Sieler and his wife launched an outdoor foundation; four years later, their 250-acre Missouri property is becoming a farm and conservation classroom for children

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In 2022, Miami Dolphins star Zach Sieler and his wife launched an outdoor foundation; four years later, their 250-acre Missouri property is becoming a farm and conservation classroom for children

Zach and Hannah’s foundation grew from a 2019 experience at their hunting camp with a wheelchair user. Miami Dolphins defensive tackle and team captain Zach Sieler and his wife Hannah are developing their 250-acre property in Missouri into a place where children can learn about agriculture, conservation and the outdoors. The couple launched the Sieler … Read more

In 2014, Leonardo DiCaprio’s foundation donated $1 million, helping save African elephants who were being killed for their ivory tusks at a rate of 100 per day

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In 2014, Leonardo DiCaprio's foundation donated $1 million, helping save African elephants who were being killed for their ivory tusks at a rate of 100 per day

Illegal hunting and the ivory trade have reduced the populations of elephants in Africa drastically over the past century. Millions of these mammals once roamed the iconic jungles, but their long ivory tusks made them targets of big game hunters and poachers who have decimated their numbers by roughly 95% over the past 100 years. … Read more