The New York Times examines the backstory of David Geffen’s $100-million naming gift to Lincoln Center and the controversy in philanthropic circles over the terms of the gift, particularly the venue’s pledge to keep the Hollywood mogul’s name on its concert hall in perpetuity.
Barbara Walters played a key role in the deal, introducing Mr. Geffen and Katherine G. Farley, Lincoln Center’s chairwoman, both friends of the television news icon. “I thought that it would be a great match, because David has such vision and he gives so much money everywhere to different things,” Ms. Walters said.
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