Biographical Highlights

Julia Lathrop was an advocate for the mentally ill, immigrants, equal rights for women, social reform and child welfare. She was appointed to the Illinois Board of Charities (1893-1901) where her...

Written by Jon Roberts with some content from an earlier edition by Erica Curry 

 

Definition

A philanthropic foundation is defined by the Council on Foundations as "an entity that supports charitable activities by making grants to unrelated...

Definition

Since its inception in 1954, The Humane Society's mission has been to "create a humane and sustainable world for all animals, including people, through education, advocacy, and the...

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