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Claude Moore foundation hires new exec director
The Claude Moore Charitable Foundation announced Monday that it has appointed John H. Cook IV as executive director.
Generous Virginians 2024: The 50 largest Virginia charities
GENEROUS VIRGINIANS 2024 A heartfelt donation: Schars have donated more than $126 million to Inova since 1993 The 50 largest Virginia charities Total corporate donations Donations by companies and corporate foundations Donations by independent foundations and groups Donations by individuals and family foundations
Philanthropy: Accelerating advances
Over the past year, Virginia philanthropists continued to support medical research and higher education, with several demonstrating their commitment through subsequent donations. Northern Virginia philanthropists Dwight and Martha Schar carried on their longtime support of Falls Church- based Inova Health System, providing a $75 million matching gift to the health system in May 2023. Inova [&helli[...]
Paying it forward
In the last year, Virginia philanthropists continued making generous donations toward health care research, while others maintained their longstanding support of art museums. Leading the pack were two nine-figure donations for medical research. In February 2022, Dr. Todd Stravitz, who built his expertise researching and treating liver disease, donated $104 million to Virginia Commonwealth Universi[...]
