The Case Foundation announced today that it would ask the public to help decide who should receive some of its grants.
It’s a big move for a private foundation, many of which have been criticized lately for a lack of transparency about their grant making and their operations. The Case Foundation was started by Steve Case, the founder of America Online, and his wife, Jean.
Individuals and local nonprofit groups can send the foundation ideas. Judges will narrow the list to 100 possibilities and solicit more-formal proposals for consideration. —Erin Strout
