David Callahan

David Callahan is the founder and editor of Inside Philanthropy and author of The Givers: Wealth, Power, and Philanthropy in a New Gilded Age.

US investor and philanthropist Alexander Soros, son of Hungarian-US investor and philanthropist George Soros, speaks during a ceremony to accept on behalf of his father the 2025 Civil Rights Prize of the Sinti and Roma, on October 23, 2025, in Berlin, Germany.

Liberal Philanthropy and the Fight for Democracy, With David Callahan  Liberal Philanthropy and the Fight for Democracy, With David Callahan 

On the latest Nation Podcast.

Dec 1, 2025 / Podcast / D.D. Guttenplan and David Callahan

Philanthropy in the Crosshairs

Philanthropy in the Crosshairs Philanthropy in the Crosshairs

As Trump escalates his war on civil society, will liberal foundations join the fight to defend democracy?

Nov 17, 2025 / Feature / David Callahan

Iranian protesters burn Trump photo

You Never Give Me Your Money You Never Give Me Your Money

Big funders neglect peace groups while Trump threatens war.

Jun 8, 2018 / David Callahan

The Super-Rich Have Found a New Way to Wield Political Power: Philanthropy

The Super-Rich Have Found a New Way to Wield Political Power: Philanthropy The Super-Rich Have Found a New Way to Wield Political Power: Philanthropy

While traditional political giving has not gone away, a new source of influence is emerging.

Aug 5, 2016 / David Callahan

Trading Against Colombia Trading Against Colombia

A new trade deal with Colombia will flood the country with cheap US agricultural products, devastating rural farmers.

Jul 13, 2011 / David Callahan and Lauren Damme

Take Back Values Take Back Values

Democrats need to offer a compelling vision of a morally based social contract.

Jan 22, 2004 / Feature / David Callahan

$1 Billion for Conservative Ideas $1 Billion for Conservative Ideas

Last year the Heritage Foundation celebrated its twenty-fifth anniversary.

Apr 8, 1999 / Feature / David Callahan

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