The LA Times has spent significant energy (at least, in comparison to other journalistic outfits) on discussing foundations and the way in which they invest their endowments.  In January, they ran a report on the Gates Foundation, discussing how the foundation's grant programs and investing often act in contradictory manners that set off a firestorm of discussion.  Should foundations align their investing as well as their programs with their missions? 

The Gates Foundation has yet to agree, but other foundations have moved forward to re-examine their policies.  The LA Times' most recent addition to their series reviews all of the forward momentum on this subject that has taken place in the last year.  While a foundation's investing choices may not assist with its investment choices, the concepts behind decisions to shift funds towards mission-aligned investing are certainly relevant for everyone.
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