The Chronicle of Philanthropy

A Plea to the $100-Million Mystery Donor

Dear Anonymous Wealthy Older Female Donor:

Like everyone else, I've been captivated by accounts of your recent secretive contributions. At last count, nearly 20 universities have benefited from your largess, to the tune of $100-million in checks, usually mailed by a banker. Remarkably, your gifts support the higher education's unsung heroes, large public institutions in the Northeast...

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