World & Nation
The philanthropic Open Society Foundations founded by George Soros says it will commit $50 million to increase civic engagement among women and youth.
Dec. 5, 2023
Financier George Soros has put out $2.8 billion since 1990 to promote a global open society. His efforts include funding the student movement that helped oust Milosevic in Yugoslavia.
Jan. 26, 2001
Business
Billionaire George Soros has pumped nearly $18 billion into the Open Society Foundations the last several years, turning it into one of the world’s largest philanthropic organizations.
Oct. 17, 2017
Entertainment & Arts
If there’s any local arts organization closely identified with big-name touring orchestras, it’s the Orange County Philharmonic Society.
May 9, 1985
In the wake of U.S. financier George Soros’ public defense of jailed Russian tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky, the Moscow offices of the Soros Foundation were raided early today by dozens of men equipped with camouflage gear and stun guns, who hauled away 15 years worth of documents and computer data.
Nov. 7, 2003
California
Community Foundations Help People Come Together, Guest Speaker Says
Nov. 11, 1996
A door apparently has edged open to allow Western Christians to assist religious life in China--through production of Bibles.
April 6, 1985
A proposal to sell a prime piece of city-owned, beachfront property to help finance a new art museum downtown received a lukewarm response from the City Council this week, although council members say they support plans for a bigger museum.
April 7, 1988
A security firm is fired after masked men ‘storm’ the U.S. financier’s Moscow institute, which had been raided by a rival.
Nov. 18, 2003
The billionaire’s Open Society Institute network is focusing on Central Asia now.
July 5, 2004