The world of philanthropy has seen tremendous change in recent years. One really important trend here has been how a growing number of foundations have elevated issues of equity and race to the very top of their agenda. This trend started well before the pandemic spotlighted how grossly unfair economic life really is in this country. And it started before the death of George Floyd, which sparked nationwide protests in June 2020. A case in point is the Weingart Foundation, which is based in Los Angeles and focuses its work exclusively on Southern California.
The person who led the Weingart Foundation as it made this major shift was Fred Ali who has served as its president since 1999. Fred also led Weingart as it responded to the pandemic, a crisis which dramatically spotlighted the deep inequities in Los Angeles. This episode host David Callahan speaks with Fred Ali, outgoing President and CEO of the Weingart Foundation.
Inside Change is produced by David Callahan and Kayan Tara.
