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The [[Sandler Family Supporting Foundation]] has previously made grants to [[Oceana (non-profit group)|Oceana]], [[Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now|ACORN]], [[Rocky Mountain Institute]], [[Environmental Defense]] and the [[Tides Foundation]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.activistcash.com/foundation.cfm/did/1622 |title=Sandler Family Supporting Foundation |accessdate=2007-10-15 |work=Activistcash.com |publisher=Center for Consumer Freedom}}</ref> |
The [[Sandler Family Supporting Foundation]] has previously made grants to [[Oceana (non-profit group)|Oceana]], [[Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now|ACORN]], [[Rocky Mountain Institute]], [[Environmental Defense]] and the [[Tides Foundation]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.activistcash.com/foundation.cfm/did/1622 |title=Sandler Family Supporting Foundation |accessdate=2007-10-15 |work=Activistcash.com |publisher=Center for Consumer Freedom}}</ref> |
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==Concerns about editorial bias== |
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In the wake of the October 2007 announcement of ProPublica's launch, concerns were expressed about the ability of the organization to maintain an independent and non-partisan editorial stance toward the subjects it investigates.<ref>[http://www.ibdeditorials.com/IBDArticles.aspx?id=277600193568268 ''Mr. Sandler's Media'']</ref> [[Slate]] senior writer Jack Shafer noted that Herb Sandler has given "hundreds of thousands of dollars" to Democratic party candidates over the years, as well as millions to left-leaning or progressive political advocacy organizations such as [[MoveOn]] and [[ACORN]].<ref>[http://www.slate.com/id/2175942/ ''Investigating Herb and Marion Sandler'']</ref> |
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== Board members == |
== Board members == |
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Revision as of 17:42, 21 November 2007
| Type | 501(c)(3) |
|---|---|
| Focus | Investigative Journalism |
| Location | |
Area served | United States |
| Method | Sandler Family Supporting Foundation |
Key people | Herbert Sandler, Chairman Paul Steiger, Editor-in-Chief Richard Tofel, General Manager |
| Website | ProPublica.org |
ProPublica is an independent, non-profit newsroom that will produce investigative journalism in the public interest. ProPublica is the creation of Herbert and Marion Sandler, the former chief executives of the Golden West Financial Corporation, who have committed $10 million a year to the project.[1]
The Sandler Family Supporting Foundation has previously made grants to Oceana, ACORN, Rocky Mountain Institute, Environmental Defense and the Tides Foundation.[2]
Concerns about editorial bias
In the wake of the October 2007 announcement of ProPublica's launch, concerns were expressed about the ability of the organization to maintain an independent and non-partisan editorial stance toward the subjects it investigates.[3] Slate senior writer Jack Shafer noted that Herb Sandler has given "hundreds of thousands of dollars" to Democratic party candidates over the years, as well as millions to left-leaning or progressive political advocacy organizations such as MoveOn and ACORN.[4]
Board members
References
- ^ Pérez-Peña, Richard (2007-10-15). "Group Plans to Provide Investigative Journalism". New York Times. Retrieved 2007-10-15.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Sandler Family Supporting Foundation". Activistcash.com. Center for Consumer Freedom. Retrieved 2007-10-15.
- ^ Mr. Sandler's Media
- ^ Investigating Herb and Marion Sandler
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