What We Do
MI Philanthropy advises philanthropists and foundations seeking to develop and implement transformative giving strategies.
By the Numbers
Philanthropy’s Impact
$68trillion
The amount boomers will transfer to their heirs and charities over the next 25 years.
$3.1billion
Our work has impacted over $3.1B in philanthropic dollars.
$438.9billion
The amount of charitable contributions made by individuals, corporations and foundations in 2021.
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Experts
Cara Altimus, PhD
Managing Director, MI Philanthropy
Gaby Alvarado
Executive Assistant, Center for Strategic Philanthropy
Glorimar Aragon
Associate Director, MI Philanthropy
Quinton Banks, PhD
Associate Director, MI Philanthropy SPARC
Caitlyn Barrett, PhD
Director, MI Philanthropy
Emily Baxi, PhD
Director, Center for Strategic Philanthropy
Veronica Beck, PhD
Senior Associate, MI Philanthropy
Elizabeth Burke, PhD
Associate Director, MI Philanthropy’s Science Philanthropy Accelerator for Research and Collaboration
Madeleine Cashin
Associate Director, Center for Strategic Philanthropy
Ishita Das, PhD
Associate Director, Center for Strategic Philanthropy
Sara ElShafie, PhD
Senior Associate, MI Philanthropy
Heather Haines
Director of Convening and Engagement, Center for Strategic Philanthropy
Emily Musil, PhD
Senior Director, MI Philanthropy
Hilary McConnaughey Page
Associate Director, Strategic Philanthropy
Daniel Pham, PhD
Director, Center for Strategic Philanthropy
Martine Polycarpe
Senior Associate, Strategic Philanthropy
Sylvie Raver, PhD
Director, Center for Strategic Philanthropy
Erin Ross
Director, MI Philanthropy
John Schellhase
Director, Strategic Philanthropy
Samantha Sherrill, PhD
Senior Associate, MI Philanthropy
Kellen Silver
Associate, Center for Strategic Philanthropy
Melissa Stevens
Executive Vice President, Philanthropy
Chelsea Wendel
Senior Associate, Center for Strategic Philanthropy
Kara Whelply
Associate Director, MI Philanthropy