The fourth Baron Rothschild, he left the family banking dynasty to start his own company, becoming a powerful financier, patron of the arts and philanthropist.
Category: Philanthropy
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With $60 Million Gift, San Francisco Ballet Plans Focus on New Works
The transformative contribution, from an anonymous donor, is the largest in the company’s 91-year history and one of the biggest ever to an American dance group.
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Patagonia Is Spending Millions on Conservation and Politics
$71 million of the clothing company’s earnings have been used since September 2022 to fund wildlife restoration, dam removal and Democratic groups.
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Met Opera Taps Its Endowment Again to Weather Downturn
The company has withdrawn nearly $40 million in additional funds from its endowment to cover expenses, but sees signs it may be emerging from its post-pandemic woes.
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An Opera Superfan’s Surprise Gift: $1.7 Million for the Arts
Lois Kirschenbaum, who died in 2021, made the donations to cultural groups from unexpectedly large life savings.
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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.