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American Foundations Oral History Project, 1989-1993

Collection ID: ohrc001
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Brennan, Leo J., Jr., April 8, 1991

Collection ID:
90-027
Date:
April 8, 1991
Scope Content:
Leo J. Brennan, Jr., who deals with decisions and dispersals of grant monies and philanthropic awards of the Ford Fund, discusses his career history and philosophy of philanthropy in this interview. He speaks of corporate philanthropy and the major goal of the Ford Fund of supporting education. In addition, Brennan describes his work, the types of grant requests he receives, and the type of applicants involved.

Crabbs, Raymond, September 12, 1990

Collection ID:
90-015
Date:
September 12, 1990
Scope Content:
Raymond Crabbs, the former president of the National Society of Fund Raising Executives, or NSFRE, discusses his career history, the values he has developed throughout the course of his life, and his philosophy of philanthropy in this interview. Crabbs speaks of his tenure at NSFRE and emphasizes the differences between corporate and foundation philanthropy, mentioning some major players in each realm. In addition, he discusses the under-representation of minorities in the professional field of philanthropy, internal politics within organizations, and the political leanings of philanthropic organizations either toward liberal or conservative agendas.

Haas, Walter A., Jr., December 5, 1991

Collection ID:
90-041
Date:
December 5, 1991
Scope Content:
Walter A. Haas, Jr., founder of the Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Foundation, discusses the history of his family's company, the tradition of family philanthropy, and his philosophy of philanthropy. He discusses the need for volunteerism in society and the importance of philanthropy, especially as applied in the San Francisco, California area by his foundation. Haas speaks of grant making, grant evaluation, and the areas favored by his foundation. In addition, generational and family issues in philanthropy are discussed, as is the philanthropic role of the government.
Place:
Bay Area, California and San Francisco, California