Doris Duke Foundation President and CEO Sam Gill published an essay in The Foundation Review, in which he discusses the vital role of general-purpose foundations in the United States. In his piece, "Why Foundations? The Theory and Strategy of the General-Purpose Foundation," Gill addresses the critiques of organized philanthropy—highlighting the concerns about the influence of wealth in democratic processes and the call for foundations to be more socially accountable—while illustrating its strategic importance in challenging societal orthodoxies and fostering social innovation independently.
