Monday, October 23, 2006

Hunger vs. the Arts - WSJ.com

Hunger vs. the Arts - WSJ.com: "Philanthropy
Hunger vs. the Arts
Today's philanthropists want to fight disease and poverty -- shortchanging operas and museums. How high culture is fighting for its share of the charity dollar.
By JACOB HALE RUSSELL
October 14, 2006; Page P1

Michael Tennenbaum is the kind of patron most museums and symphonies dream of landing. He started his own private-investment firm and is a generous philanthropist, recently giving a total of $10 million to three universities and serving on the board of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

As for cultural causes, Mr. Tennenbaum says he's not especially interested right now. Education, medicine and children's welfare are 'more deserving based on my set of values and more important socially,' he says"

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