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Bill Clinton, Dede Gardner Discuss Importance of Gun Safety at Brady Center’s Bear Awards

The former President took the stage alongside producer Gardner and philanthropist David Bohnett

Jenna Fischer Says Preventing Gun Violence Is Her Calling

“No parent should have to lose a child, and no parent should have to lose a child because of a gun that was in their home, that they put in their home that their child found accidentally.”

NECO to Present The Ellis Island Medals Of Honor On Ellis Island – Saturday, May 7, 2016

Philanthropist and technology entrepreneur, David Bohnett, among the outstanding Americans who will receive the 2016 Ellis Island Medals of Honor.

President Bill Clinton, David Bohnett and Dede Gardner To Be Honored At Brady Bear Awards

Awards will recognize President Bill Clinton, Dede Gardner, and David Bohnett. Co-chaired by Adam McKay and Brad Pitt, gala will celebrate partnership between Brady Center and entertainment community.

The Power of Public Radio

Jennifer Ferro, president of KCRW, speaks to UCLA Luskin students about the role and integrity of her station

Inside Los Angeles’ Ambitious Public-Private Child Welfare Partnership

Public-private partnerships are the philanthropy of the future, and there’s a big one starting up in Los Angeles right now. Los Angeles County and 13 local foundations have recently banded together around improving the well-being of vulnerable children.

Getting With It: Money Flows to Help Classical Music Stay Relevant

These are interesting times for classical music, a field buffeted by changing demographics, tough financial challenges, and pressing questions about relevance.

Foundations Applaud White House Gun-Violence Actions

An emotional President Obama announced Tuesday that he would take executive action to strengthen gun laws.

Five business leaders and philanthropists elected to USC Board of Trustees

David Bohnett, Jeanie Buss, Kathy Leventhal, Kris Popovich and Tracy Sykes bring their experience and expertise to the university

Wallis Annenberg Center taps David Bohnett as chairman

The technology entrepreneur, one of Los Angeles’ most prominent cultural philanthropists, will succeed Jerry Magnin, who has served as chairman for close to three years.