Courts Challenge Government-Financed Religious Program
Since the year 2000, courts have ruled that more than a dozen federally financed efforts break the constitution’s ban on mixing government and religion, but such projects continue to receive money, reports The New York Times in special series on faith and government aid. In an Iowa case, a judge…
TRANSCRIPT: Foundation Discussion
Joel Fleishman, a professor at Duke University, took questions today from Chronicle of Philanthropy readers in an online conversation about foundations. You can read the transcript from the discussion.
$15-Million Donated to U. of Pennsylvania’s Cancer Center
$15-million donated for cancer research
Small Arts Groups Struggle in Southern California
Grant makers disproportionately favor large nonprofit arts groups over smaller organizations, a study conducted by the UCLA Center for Civil Society has found, reports the Los Angeles Times. Small and midsize arts groups with annual budgets under $800,000 tend to rely heavily on government…
Volunteer Program Helps Students Apply to College
A new volunteer program at a high school in Bellevue, Wash., helps students apply to college, reports The Seattle Times. The three volunteers with College Corps guide juniors and seniors at Interlake High School through the college-admissions process, such as helping them pick colleges they would…
DISCUSSION: Foundations and Accountability
Joel Fleishman, who has written a book urging grant makers to make big changes to ensure they are open and effective, will be available to answer questions on Monday, December 11, at noon, Eastern time. For more information, and to submit a question now, go to our Web site.