Should Donors Give Up on Giving to Universities?
The out-of-court settlement in Robertson v. Princeton helped secure some protection for the donor intent of the late Charles and Marie Robertson and illustrates the lasting tension between donors and…
Foundation Watch
New Progressive Coalition
Liberal philanthropists Andy and Deborah Rappaport are bringing a mutual funds approach to "investing" in left-wing political causes. Their pass-through vehicle, the New Progressive Coalition, gives truly committed liberal donors…
EarthJustice Legal Defense Fund
(Foundation Watch, February 2009 PDF here) After 9/11 you would think that only the most radical environmental groups would dare attack the U.S. military as an enemy of the…
The Censorship Doctrine
(Foundation Watch, January 2009 PDF here) Free speech is fine, except when it needs to be rationed. That’s the view of liberal advocates of the…
The Democracy Alliance Does America
(Foundation Watch, December 2008 PDF here) (Editor’s note: This special report on the Democracy Alliance updates our January 2008 and December…
ACORN
The Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN) has become America's most prominent left-wing community group. Little-known until now, ACORN has played a major role in the subprime mortgage…
In Goldman Sachs We Trust
In recent years the powerhouse bank Goldman Sachs has supplied Treasury secretaries to both Republican and Democratic administrations. A Goldman veteran serves as President Bush's chief of staff, while one…
Inside the Disinformation Machine
(Foundation Watch, September 2008 PDF here) If you think the media has a liberal bias today, wait until you see what the left…
Al Gore’s Carbon Empire
Al Gore says everyone will benefit when new government rules require companies to pay to reduce global warming. But some people will benefit more than others, as will some companies.
Race and Gender Quotas for Nonprofits
(Foundation Watch, July 2008 PDF here) This year California lawmakers considered unprecedented legislation imposing politically correct reporting standards on the state’s foundations. Championed…