How Foundations Hurt Charities

During the past decade, blaring headlines about institutional misconduct and the sharp drop in assets at many foundations caused by the burst of the dot-com bubble have heightened public concern and Congressional scrutiny of charitable and philanthropic organizations. As a result, foundations have made accountability and transparency their watchwords. Trustees and staff members have overhauled governance and grant-making processes, re-examined their missions, made detailed strategic plans

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