Lois Kirschenbaum, who died in 2021, made the donations to cultural groups from unexpectedly large life savings.
Category: Philanthropy
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Dick Wolf, ‘Law & Order’ Creator, Gives 200 Artworks to the Met Museum
Wolf has promised works by Botticelli, the Gentileschis and van Gogh to the museum, which is also naming two galleries for him thanks to a large financial donation.
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Mica Ertegun, Glamorous Interior Designer and Philanthropist, Dies at 97
She and her longtime husband, the music magnate Ahmet Ertegun, were once called “the virtual definition of sophistication.”
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The Philadelphia Eagles Release a Christmas Album for Charity
The 2018 Super Bowl champions sing — yes, sing — alongside legends such as Patti LaBelle for charity.
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Phone Straps Made of Beads, Crystals and a Bit of Whimsy
Fans of the colorful and quirky String Tings say they generate joy.
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Calls for Financial Details Stall Charity Watch Auction
A social media outcry over its more than $100 million in donations led Only Watch, one of the industry’s most high-profile events, to cancel its Nov. 5 sale.
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Behind the Donor Revolt at Penn
Some alumni want the president to resign. They are angry about a Palestinian conference and Penn’s response to the Hamas attacks — as well as D.E.I. and transgender rights.
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How Much Influence Should Universities Give Their Donors?
After the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel, some major donors are aiming to shape the free-speech values and top leadership on campuses.
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How Much Influence Should Universities Give Their Donors?
After the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel, some major donors are aiming to shape the free-speech values and top leadership on campuses.
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Charles Feeney, Who Made a Fortune and Then Gave It Away, Dies at 92
After piling up billions in business, he pledged to donate almost all of his money to causes before he died. He succeeded, and then lived a more modest life.