Robert L. Woodson, Sr., and the interests of the poor and minorities
To conservatism and conservative philanthropy, the Woodson Center founder suggested conscious and active alignment with new and different audiences.
Philanthropy
Robert L. Woodson, Sr., and his belief that human dignity and moral possibility exist everywhere
Serious purpose mixed with grace, good nature, fellowship, and maybe a little Marvin Gaye. Basic, common, connection-making humanity.
Robert L. Woodson, Sr., and his concern for the plight of the least of God’s children
Of conservatism and conservative philanthropy, the Woodson Center founder asked a question.
William A. Schambra named to TIME100 Philanthropy list
Longtime philanthropy professional, scholar, analyst, and editor recognized as among most-influential figures in American grantmaking.
An InfluenceWatch look at the 2026 TIME100 Philanthropy list
InfluenceWatch has profiles related for nearly 40 of the 100 names on Time magazine's 2026 list of top philanthropists.
Self-introspective Yale report should be model for Big Philanthropy
A version at the commanding heights of elite private foundations, too, would do much good—for those foundations, for charity, and for the country.
Telling takedown: a big philanthropy critic self-censors
Racial- and social-justice grantmaking isn’t subject to critique or even discussion? From anybody? Even self-critique from those at foundations engaging in it?…
Philanthropy and decadence: What would Walter Berns do?
The late scholar argued throughout his career that we err when we limit our consideration of speech and free expression to narrow legal contests and mere process reforms.
Ford vs. Ford
Ford PHILANTHROPY is affiliated with the automaker. The financially independent Ford FOUNDATION answers only to a left-wing staff and board. The two sides of Ford reflect very different ideas of…
