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Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott gave $7.1 billion to nonprofits in 2025, a major increase
NEW YORK (AP) — The author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott revealed $7.1 billion in donations to nonprofits in 2025 Tuesday, marking a significant increase in her annual giving from recent years. Writing in an essay on her website, Scott said, “This dollar total will likely be reported in the news, but any dollar amount is […]
ODU gets $15M gift from Brock to launch nutrition institute
Old Dominion University has received a $15 million gift to establish a nutrition and lifestyle medicine institute.
Carter Machinery CEO donates $5M to U.Va.
The CEO of Carter Machinery has donated $5 million to the University of Virginia’s men’s basketball program.
100 People to Meet in 2026: Angels
From healing the sick to feeding the hungry and helping people with disabilities express themselves, these Virginians put others’ needs ahead of their own, making the commonwealth a better place.
MacKenzie Scott gives record $50M to Virginia State University
Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott gives $50 million to Virginia State University, marking its largest-ever donation.
Carilion exceeds $100M fundraising goal for cancer center
Carilion Clinic surpasses $105M for its Roanoke cancer center and launches a new $50M proton therapy campaign.
Baldaccis pledge $13M to VCU, Library of Virginia
Virginia author David Baldacci and wife, Michelle, pledged $13M to VCU and the Library of Virginia to launch a civil discourse initiative.
Nonprofits | Philanthropy 2025: BALDI, CINIRA
After more than two decades of experience in humanitarian relief, nonprofit work and marketing, Baldi joined Good360 as its CEO in January. She was most recently the chief development and communications officer at Project HOPE, where she spearheaded a four-year capacity- building initiative to rebuild the brand, expand fundraising and broaden the organization’s reach. Before […]
Nonprofits | Philanthropy 2025: CORREA, SORAYA
Correa became president and CEO of National Industries for the Blind, the nation’s largest employment resource for people who are blind or visually impaired, in 2024. She succeeded Kevin Lynch, who led NIB for 15 years before retiring. NIB manufactures products under the Skilcraft brand, including office products; professional-grade tools; safety equipment and hardware; and […]
Nonprofits | Philanthropy 2025: DiCROCE, DEBORAH M.
After spending more than 35 years as a university professor and college president, DiCroce has led the Hampton Roads Community Foundation for more than a decade. The foundation is the largest grant and scholarship provider in southeastern Virginia, distributing more than $33 million in 2024. For the 2024-25 school year, the organization provided more than […]
Nonprofits | Philanthropy 2025: HENDERSON, CHARLES D. ‘CHUCK’
Henderson joined the American Diabetes Association in 2020 and was named CEO in 2022 after serving in the role on an interim basis for six months. He previously worked in the private sector for 24 years, most recently as president and CEO of Texas-based emergency services company Champion Fire & Security. In 2023, the ADA […]
