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InfluenceWatch highlights recent additions on philanthropy and advocacy groups
April 10, 2026
InfluenceWatch has released new profiles highlighting major foundations and advocacy groups influencing public policy. Recent additions include entities linked to Melinda French Gates and Brian Acton as well as environmental organizations.
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Essay examines Walter Berns’s views on philanthropy, art, and civic virtue
April 8, 2026
An essay published March 30 explores Walter Berns's perspectives on philanthropy regulation through his writings on virtue in society. It revisits historic arts funding controversies while questioning current practices by major foundations.
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Zachary Albert discusses political influence on think tanks in new interview
April 8, 2026
Political scientist Zachary Albert explores how U.S. think tanks have grown increasingly partisan since the 1990s. In a recent interview, he discusses differences between party-aligned policy networks and calls for stronger nonpartisan institutions within Congress.
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Essay examines financialization of college sports and its impact on education
April 8, 2026
A new essay discusses how compensation rules like Name, Image, and Likeness are changing college sports—and what this means for higher education's mission. The piece uses Illinois' men's basketball team as an example while highlighting broader trends affecting philanthropy in academia.
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Stupski Foundation president removes post on Mellon Foundation criticism
April 8, 2026
Stupski Foundation president Glen Galaich withdrew a public commentary after engaging with criticism of Big Philanthropy's influence in academia. His initial support for open discussion shifted following concerns about amplifying negative impacts on colleagues.
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Debate grows over use of humanoid robots as classroom teachers
April 8, 2026
A recent event featuring an autonomous humanoid robot reignites debate over their use in classrooms. Supporters cite personalized learning benefits while critics warn against replacing human interaction.
Read more →Capital Research Center analysts comment on nonprofit transparency, census issues, and political funding
April 7, 2026
Capital Research Center analysts provided commentary on issues ranging from nonprofit financial transparency to problems with census data collection and enforcement gaps concerning election-related activities by charities. Their statements highlight ongoing debates over political funding sources and institutional accountability.
Read more →InfluenceWatch highlights recent additions on environmental advocacy groups and funding
April 3, 2026
InfluenceWatch has added detailed profiles of several major environmental advocacy groups including their funding sources. The update aims to provide greater transparency into how these organizations influence public policy.
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Capital Research Center and InfluenceWatch cited in recent media coverage on nonprofits and policy
April 3, 2026
Major news outlets have recently cited research from Capital Research Center's InfluenceWatch project in reports examining nonprofit funding sources and advocacy work. Journalists relied on CRC insights when covering topics ranging from foreign donations to campaign finance trends.
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