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Philanthropic Foundations in the Twentieth Century

Philanthropic Foundations in the Twentieth Century

Kiger, Joseph Charles
Engelhardt, Sara L.

Hardcover

Series: Contributions to the Study of World History, Book 72

20th Century United States History

ISBN10: 0313312230
ISBN13: 9780313312236
Publisher: Praeger
Published: Jan 30 2000
Pages: 232
Weight: 1.19
Height: 0.93 Width: 6.38 Depth: 9.50
Language: English

In a readable, coherent, and succinct account, Kiger surveys the changes that have taken place in U.S. foundations in the 20th century and describes our foundations as they exist today. Opening with historical information on the emergence of large foundations at the beginning of the century, the book discusses the major characteristics of foundations, emphasizing that they are organized to give away rather than make money, and identifies and discusses the major changes since 1950.

In considering those changes, the book considers such topics as growth and expansion, diversification in the makeup of trustees and staff, and governmental oversight and supervision. In the increasing movement of foundations into the international sphere, the book covers their international activities and the formation and operation of international centers and groups associated with them. Phlanthropic Foundations in the Twentieth Century provides a useful overview of the growth, development, and operation of foundations.

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