The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Public Accountability at Conversion Foundations

By HARRY SNYDER

A new type of foundation is transforming the face of American philanthropy -- and raising new questions about how best to ensure standards of community responsiveness and relevance for all grant makers.

Over $15-billion is now held by foundations that were endowed through the conversion of non-profit health-care institutions to for-profit status, and many...

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