/tags/philanthropy Philanthropy en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Fri, 13 Dec 2024 22:33:06 GMT /news-briefs/2024-12-13/enterprise-family-gives-50-million-to-wash-u-neuroscientists Andrew Taylor and his wife, Barbara, gave the gift in appreciation for care he received from Washington University neurologists during a recent Illness. Fri, 13 Dec 2024 22:33:06 GMT /news-briefs/2024-12-13/enterprise-family-gives-50-million-to-wash-u-neuroscientists Sarah Fentem /news-briefs/2024-12-09/3-million-gift-paves-way-accessible-bridge-muny-forest-park The Muny will build a new pedestrian walkway and other improvements for visitors using its accessible parking lots. The $3 million project is funded by a gift from the Orthwein Fund and should be open for the 2027 season. Mon, 09 Dec 2024 20:17:15 GMT /news-briefs/2024-12-09/3-million-gift-paves-way-accessible-bridge-muny-forest-park Jeremy D. Goodwin /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-08-28/how-giving-black-can-close-funding-gaps-for-black-nonprofits Three St. Louisans share insights into challenges around fundraising for Black-led, Black-serving nonprofits. Mon, 28 Aug 2023 18:55:21 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-08-28/how-giving-black-can-close-funding-gaps-for-black-nonprofits Elaine Cha /economy-business/2021-05-03/give-stl-day-is-more-essential-than-ever-for-nonprofits-surviving-pandemic An annual online crowdfunding campaign gives St. Louis nonprofits a boost. During the pandemic, fundraising is even more critical. Mon, 03 May 2021 10:17:27 GMT /economy-business/2021-05-03/give-stl-day-is-more-essential-than-ever-for-nonprofits-surviving-pandemic Megan Cattel /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2020-02-06/late-board-members-45-million-donation-will-boost-opera-theatre-of-st-louis Opera Theatre of St. Louis announced the largest donation in its history today.A $45 million bequest by philanthropist and board member Phyllis Brissenden… Thu, 06 Feb 2020 14:07:16 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2020-02-06/late-board-members-45-million-donation-will-boost-opera-theatre-of-st-louis Jeremy D. Goodwin /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2019-10-03/a-british-nieces-inquiry-into-the-life-of-st-louis-philanthropist-mary-ranken-jordan Growing up in Great Britain, Susan Walker heard bits and pieces about her great-aunt Mary Ranken Jordan, who had immigrated to the U.S. from Northern… Thu, 03 Oct 2019 21:57:19 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2019-10-03/a-british-nieces-inquiry-into-the-life-of-st-louis-philanthropist-mary-ranken-jordan Evie Hemphill /arts/2015-09-02/evelyn-edison-newman-creative-philanthropist-made-it-fun-for-others-to-contribute Evelyn Newman – a pillar of the community if ever there was one -- died Tuesday at Barnes-Jewish Hospital after a brief illness. She was 95 years… Wed, 02 Sep 2015 23:28:09 GMT /arts/2015-09-02/evelyn-edison-newman-creative-philanthropist-made-it-fun-for-others-to-contribute Robert W. Duffy /government-politics-issues/2015-06-10/taylor-family-makes-another-round-of-large-donations Nine cultural, educational and historical institutions in the St. Louis area will receive money as a part of $92.5 million in donations from the family of… Wed, 10 Jun 2015 18:45:22 GMT /government-politics-issues/2015-06-10/taylor-family-makes-another-round-of-large-donations /education/2015-05-27/enterprise-founder-and-family-give-22-million-to-children-and-education-efforts A philanthropic family that prefers to remain low-key is making a high-profile statement to help underserved communities and St. Louis-area youth.The… Wed, 27 May 2015 18:57:33 GMT /education/2015-05-27/enterprise-founder-and-family-give-22-million-to-children-and-education-efforts Wayne Pratt /economy-business/2015-01-22/jo-ann-harmon-arnold-emerson-executive-became-one-of-regions-top-corporate-philanthropists Jo Ann Harmon Arnold rose from temporary secretary to top executive at Emerson Electric Co. More than three decades after her arrival, she explained why… Fri, 23 Jan 2015 04:29:07 GMT /economy-business/2015-01-22/jo-ann-harmon-arnold-emerson-executive-became-one-of-regions-top-corporate-philanthropists Gloria S. Ross