The genius of the tradition as it has developed in America is the unique combination of giving and voluntary service in behalf of independent organizations and institutions devoted to the public interest.

Philanthropy requires thought, action, and passion.

Philanthropy is the principal social institution that provides instruction in voluntary service.

The genius of the tradition as it has developed in America is the unique combination of giving and voluntary service in behalf of independent organizations and institutions devoted to the public interest.

We should never lose sight of the very close link between individual giving and the formation of philanthropic traditions.

Philanthropy is the duty of how we should behave when things go wrong for people, and how we can help to make things better for everyone - voluntarily, without being required to do it by the government, and for others, without private gain for ourselves.

American philanthropic custom owes much to leadership by business and professional people.