Episode
Can a Foundation Outlive Its Mission?
- Podcast
- Broadcast Retirement Network
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- Jul 28, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 1015
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Summary
Thomas Adam, PhD., from the University of Arkansas, joins us to explore how philanthropic foundations are shaped by donor intent—and what happens when the world changes faster than the mission. We unpack why “forever” can be both inspiring and limiting, and how legal, historical, and practical factors affect who benefits and how.