In the wake of increased scrutiny from lawmakers and the public, foundation boards have received significant press attention, much of it negative. Yet little research exists on the distinctive challenges of foundation governance. Foundation Governance: The CEO Viewpoint highlights the opinions of CEOs of the largest foundations in the United States as a first step in a major study on effective foundation governance. The report identifies what foundation boards are doing in response to recent scrutiny and explores key attributes of foundation boards seen to be most effective by CEOs.
February 2004
