When most people think of foundations, they think of deep pockets. That’s understandable, since the popular public perception of philanthropy has been shaped by the creation of multimillion-dollar foundations by titans of old, and enforced by the glamour of new foundations launched to much fanfare by today’s billionaires.
In rural communities, the creation of big-dollar health conversion foundations garners media attention and sparks public awareness. But as with their mammoth cousins, these foundations represent a small fraction of overall foundation assets and giving in rural communities.
Quite frequently, it’s the rural funders with modest financial means that make the biggest on-the-ground impact.
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