Charity Loans: a Creative, Underused Form of Support
The current economic crisis has left no one unscathed — and sadly, that is particularly true for those who are most in need. As foundations face significantly reduced assets available to meet those needs, nonprofit groups face even greater demand for their services. As a result, foundations across…
By Mark Kramer and Mark R. Kramer
This month’s publication of a series of Los Angeles Times articles detailing how the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation’s investments often contradict its social goals should not have surprised anyone in philanthropy. In fact, the vast majority of foundations in the United States are active investors…
By Mark Kramer and Mark R. Kramer