Foundation Watchdog Praises California Arts...

Foundation Watchdog Praises California Arts Contribution
By Ian Wilhelm
Chronicle of Philanthropy
March 18, 2009

The National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy last month riled some foundation feathers by recommending that grant makers spend at least half of their grant dollars to help the poor, minorities, and other disadvantaged people.

While some critics said the foundation watchdog's proposal would hurt giving to the arts and other causes not directly related to fighting poverty, Aaron Dorfman, the committee's executive director, is applauding a recent gift to the arts.

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