Too long Quote by David Horowitz
““The remedy is to terminate them after the founding generation dies out. Older foundations like Ford should be sunset immediately and its funds distributed to hospitals and other institutions that serve the needy and the poor, recipients for whom the word “charity” was invented. As the tax law is presently designed, the Ford Foundation will exist forever and will be accountable to no one except a self-perpetuating board, which is accountable to no one. This is undemocratic and unacceptable. Republicans have ignored the problems created by this system for far too long. Unless they are prepared to get serious about fighting the war the left has declared, unless the powers of this shadow political universe are checked, the progressives’ march toward a societal transformation cannot be arrested, let alone stopped.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public address by David Horowitz, date unknown
The quote argues that perpetual foundations like Ford are undemocratic, urging their dissolution after the founding generation dies, redistributing assets to charitable causes, and calling for political action against perceived progressive dominance.
In simple terms: Foundations should end after founders die, money given to charity, and political power checked.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for sunset of perpetual foundations.
Themes
democracy
philanthropy
politics
wealth distribution
accountability
Mood
critical
concerned
Type
political
activist
analytical
When to use this quote
- policy reform
- charitable donations
- political activism
- wealth redistribution
Key Concepts
foundation governance
political power
tax policy
social justice
Questions to Reflect On
- What mechanisms could ensure foundation accountability without dissolution?
- How might charitable giving be protected while limiting undue political influence?
A Different Perspective
The argument assumes all foundations act without public benefit and ignores potential positive long‑term impacts.
