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Collins, Dennis A., December 6, 1991
- Collection ID:
- 90-043
- Date:
- December 6, 1991
- Scope Content:
- Dennis A. Collins, president of the James Irvine Foundation, discusses his childhood, familial influences, and education and how each of these made an impact on his philosophy of philanthropy. Specifically, Collins emphasizes the differences between east coast and west coast philanthropy, and speaks of the unique characteristics of California and its population as factors that foundations must recognize and respond to accordingly. He stresses the importance of diversity in this context and also the need for and difficulties involved in foundation assessment or evaluation.
- Place:
- California and San Francisco, California
- Collection Context
Lenkowsky, Leslie, December 13, 1991
- Collection ID:
- 90-048
- Date:
- December 13, 1991
- Scope Content:
- Leslie Lenkowsky, the president of the Hudson Institute, discusses his background and education, the neo-conservative movement, Judaism, and the strengths and weaknesses of American foundations in this interview. He speaks of the impacts of the nineteen sixties, including increased attention to social welfare. In addition, Lenkowsky comments on foundation assessment, the problems with family foundations, the philanthropic role of the government, the relationship between Judaism and neo-conservatism, and many of his fellow philanthropists and the institutions they represent.
- Place:
- Baltic Region, Indianapolis, Indiana, and Soviet Union
- Collection Context