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Since the announcement a few months ago of my appointment as President and CEO of The Atlantic Philanthropies, I've had an unusual opportunity to hear what many people know - and don't know - about us. Some only know that we were once the "anonymous…

Lessons from America John R. Healy, former Chief Executive Officer of The Atlantic Philanthropies, says trusts in the United Kingdom can learn important lessons from the methods conservative funders in the United States have used to create effective and strategic philanthropy.

by Kristin RomanoCharles “Chuck” Feeney has amassed billions of dollars in wealth. However, he doesn’t own an opulent house, a car or a Rolex. He prefers taking cabs, riding the subway, or just walking when he’s in New York. He flies economy, even on international…

Conor O'Cleary interviews Chuck Feeney about his philosophy of giving. Irish America 12-01-2003 Chuck Feeney has just put into practice something he had been considering for many years. He has decided that all the vast wealth he accumulated in his lifetime should be given away…

Interview with John R Healy, former CEO of The Atlantic Philanthropies Three years ago, in early 2002, a decision was made that The Atlantic Philanthropies would spend down their then almost $4 billion endowment over a period of 12-15 years. If a foundation is going…

By Ronan McGreevy. The party’s over for the charity ball scene, which has been severely curtailed by the downturn IT WAS A gala ball that became the last waltz for the Celtic Tiger. The effects of the credit crunch, which have had devastating implications for…

Famously private, and equally generous, Chuck Feeney helped transform Irish academic research. Original Source by Cormac Sheridan This coming September, the great and the good of Ireland's government and education sectors will assemble in Dublin as part of a yearlong celebration of the 10th anniversary…

For further information please contact:Kate Bullinger in New York at +212 916 7302Colin McCrea in Dublin at +353 1 799 5912THE ATLANTIC PHILANTHROPIES APPOINTS GARA LAMARCHENEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERPhilanthropy Executive Brings Record of Innovative Leadership to an Organisation Committed to Social Change and to Disbursing…

WASHINGTON, July 5 /PRNewswire/ -- HHS Secretary Mike Leavitt today announced a $15 million collaboration with The Atlantic Philanthropies to improve the health and quality of life for older Americans at the community level. "This collaboration, led by the Administration on Aging (AoA) and involving…

[caption id="attachment_81715" align="aligncenter" width="620"] In 2003, Chuck Feeney signed off on a decision to spend all of his fortune in his lifetime. “Giving while living,” he called it.[/caption] By Conor O'Clery Chuck Feeney today is a man of no property. He and his wife Helga live…