Grant Seekers Complain About Donor's Actions

A grant-making organization established by Pierre Omidyar came under fire this month when several nonprofit leaders complained that the group had treated them unprofessionally.

The public spat over the Omidyar Network is unusual in the often congenial world of philanthropy, where most charities remain quiet about such concerns for fear of alienating donors.

The commotion began with a letter titled "Deep Disappointment With Omidyar Bubbling Up Everywhere" that was posted on an

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