Lucky became Annenberg's sidekick and soul mate and would eventually inspire donations to dog-focused causes from the as much as US$8 million the philanthropist controls annually. Whether it was a chef at The White House or coal miners 100 feet (30 …

LOS ANGELES – When Charlie Annenberg adopted an abandoned golden retriever named Lucky, a new breed of philanthropy was born. Lucky was 4 in 2001 when he teamed up with Annenberg, scion to a wealthy family known for giving money away.

President Barack Obama speaks to members of the media during his meeting with Baltic leaders in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington, Friday, Aug. 30, 2013. Speaking about Syria, the president said he hasn't made a final decision about a …

The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation is increasing from $500,000 to $625,000 the stipend it awards to individuals through its MacArthur Fellows Program, popularly known as the “genius grants,” the grant maker announced today. The increase …

Through GVSU's Russell G. Mawby Fellowships in Philanthropic Studies, Miller-Adams will examine “why two similar communities have produced such different models of philanthropic behavior, and what are the implications of the different models for …

Emmie Brunelle laughed giddily with other Daniels Fund scholars celebrating with the fund's board members in Casper on Tuesday. Brunelle is a former foster child now thriving as a respiratory care major at Casper College, with help from a Daniels Fund …

“People did not want to ascribe their Jewish values to giving,” said Lisa Farber Miller of the Rose Community Foundation, who observed the discussion of a focus group of donors in Denver, one of eight conducted as part of “Connected to Give.” “Their …

Philanthropist Charlie Annenberg, left, and his golden retriever, Lucky, visit the beach in Molokai, Hawaii. Annenberg gives away up to $8 million a year. In the past three years, part of that money has gone to dog causes to honor Lucky, Annenberg's …

President Barack Obama speaks to members of the media during his meeting with Baltic leaders in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington, Friday, Aug. 30, 2013. Speaking about Syria, the president said he hasn't made a final decision about a …