July 2025: Network News
NCFP strives to connect its members to resources, best practices, and to peer funders. Network News highlights updates from our members and partners, showcasing accomplishments, new approaches or giving areas, innovative ideas, and staff and board transitions, and more.
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Heather Gerken will succeed Darren Walker as president of the Ford Foundation, beginning in November 2025.
Eric Meadows Named as New Leader of Meadows Foundation
Eric Meadows has been named president and CEO of the Meadows Foundation, beginning on January 1, 2026. He will succeed Peter Miller, who will retire at the end of the year.
Paul G. Allen Foundation Rebrands as Allen Family Philanthropies
The foundation started by Paul G. Allen and his sister Jody Allen has rebranded as Allen Family Philanthropies and launched a new website.
Roy and Patricia Disney Family Foundation Profiled in Inside Philanthropy
Inside Philanthropy covers the generational transition at the Roy and Patricia Disney Family Foundation and its commitments to participatory grantmaking and mission-aligned investing.
Leon Levine Foundation Announces Plans to Spend Down
The Leon Levine Foundation, which grew to over $2 billion following the death of its founder Leon Levine, announced its plans to sunset in the next 50 years.
Dennis Quirin Announces Departure from Raikes Foundation
After nearly six years as executive director of the Seattle-based Raikes Foundation Dennis Quirin has shared his plans to step down.
Michelle Tran Maryns will serve as the next president of the Minnesota Council on Foundations, beginning in August.