Black movers and shakers in philanthropy. (presidents and executive directors of private foundations)

From: Ebony | Date: April 1, 1992 | Copyright information

WHFN it comes to philanthropy, Blacks are no longer relegated to the role of hat-in-hand recipients. An increasing number of Blacks now head major foundations, giving new meaning and color to grantsmanship.

Franklin A. Thomas, for example, runs the Ford Foundation, the world's largest private philanthropic organization, and james A. joseph sits at the pinnacle of the field as president of the Council on Foundations, an influential non-profit trade association representing...

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