American Foundations: Roles and Contributions

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about brookings The Brookings Institution is a private nonprofit organization devoted to research, education, and publication on important issues of domestic and foreign policy. Its principal purpose is to bring the highest quality independent research and analysis to bear on current and emerging policy problems. Interpretations or conclusions in Brookings publications should be understood to be solely those of the authors. Copyright © 2010 the brookings institution 1775 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20036 www.brookings.edu All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without permission in writing from the Brookings Institution Press. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication data American foundations : roles and contributions / Helmut K. Anheier and David C. Hammack, editors. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. Summary: “Assesses comprehensively the impact and significance of philanthropic foundations in the United States and their effect on American culture and society covering areas such as education and research, health care, social welfare, arts and culture, religion, social movements, and international affairs”—Provided by publisher. ISBN 978-0-8157-0339-6 (hardcover : alk. paper) 1. Endowments—United States. I. Anheier, Helmut K., 1954– II. Hammack, David C. III. Title. HV91.A665 2010 361.7'6320973—dc22 2009053991 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Printed on acid-free paper Typeset in Adobe Garamond Composition by Cynthia Stock Silver Spring, Maryland Printed by R. R. Donnelley Harrisonburg, Virginia ...