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American Foundations Oral History Project, 1989-1993

42 Interviews Collection ID: ohrc001
The American Foundations Oral History Project consists of a series of interviews with prominent American philanthropists, each of whom relates their background, the development of their values, and their philosophies of philanthropy. The purpose and state of American philanthropy, including those family foundations and corporate foundations, form a central topic, as do the recent trend of increasing diversity and opinions on grant evaluation and philanthropic assessment. In addition, many interviewees comment on the role of government in philanthropy and the system of ethics at play in American philanthropy.
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Taylor, Alfred H., Jr., January 25, 1991

Collection ID:
90-020
Date:
January 25, 1991
Scope Content:
Alfred H. Taylor, Jr., the board chairman of the Kresge Foundation, speaks of his background and career in philanthropy. He emphasizes the history and priorities of the Kresge Foundation, as well as its grant making procedures. Taylor discusses the relations between the professional staff and trustees of the foundation, as well as the question of foundations serving their own interests or areas of preferred service. In addition, he speaks of the increase in diversity in philanthropy.