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?…
Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
Further thoughts on philanthropy from The Giving Review’s “Conversations” in first half of 2025
A compilation of interesting and insightful thinking from the last six of 13 recorded discussions with experts so far this year about grantmaking and giving.
A Conversation with the Hudson Institute’s John Fonte (Part 1 of 2)
The think-tank senior fellow, historian, and teacher talks to Michael E. Hartmann about the American story and way of life, conservatism and revolution, progressivism, and progressive philanthropy—specifically including the Mellon…
A Conversation with the Hudson Institute’s John Fonte (Part 2 of 2)
The think-tank senior fellow, historian, and teacher talks to Michael E. Hartmann about what conservatives and conservative philanthropy should consider doing in these (counter-)revolutionary times.
A Conversation with the Manhattan Institute’s John D. Sailer (Part 1 of 2)
The think-tank fellow and higher-education researcher talks to Michael E. Hartmann about the Mellon Foundation’s and other grantmakers’ substantial support of the “scholar-activist pipeline” and how it tilts colleges and…
A Conversation with the Manhattan Institute’s John D. Sailer (Part 2 of 2)
The think-tank fellow and higher-education researcher talks to Michael E. Hartmann about the necessary scrutiny of and unfortunate lack of transparency in much philanthropically supported programs and projects in higher…