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FOUNDATION WATCHDOG PRAISES CALIFORNIA ARTS CONTRIBUTION

Submitted by Tommer on March 19, 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. Read More.

And here’s the story about the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy original recommendation that started the fuss.

UPDATE (3-19-09): The California Wellness Foundation rescinded a $10,000 grant made to National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy. Read More.