The Chronicle of Philanthropy
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Popularity Should Not Guide Foundations

To the Editor:

The recent article on a trend to seek public input on grant making ("Casting Ballots for Charity," July 26) and the subsequent response by Cynthia Gibson ("Does the Public Deserve a Voice in Foundation Grant Making?," Letters, September 6), I believe, miss clear issues in the character and role of philanthropy.

There is a clear distinction...

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