Magat, Richard A., April 20, 1990, bulk February 12, 1990
- Collection ID:
- 90-003
- Date:
- April 20, 1990, bulk February 12, 1990
- Scope Content:
- Richard A. Magat, a philanthropist employed in public relations at the Ford Foundation and former president of the Edward W. Hazen Foundation, discusses his background, education, and philosophy of philanthropy. He comments extensively on foundations, the nature of foundations, international philanthropy, possible criticisms of foundations, and the internal politics often present in foundation administration. In addition, Magat speaks of the 1969 Tax Reform Act, what initiated this Congressional act, and some of the results in the philanthropic world.
- Collection Context