Intellectual Reference Point Restoration
The Use of Philanthropic Organizations
The use of philanthropic organizations was a convenient way to pass funds, in that large amounts could be transferred rapidly, and in a form that need not alert unwitting officers of the recipient organizations to their source. In addition, foundation grants bestowed upon the recipient the apparent “blessing” of the foundation.
The funding pattern involved a mixture of bona fide charitable foundations, devised foundations and funds, “front men” drawn from a list of America’s most prominent citizens, and lawyers representing undisclosed clients.
Sources
Final Report Of The Church Committee
Final Report Of The Select Committee To Study Governmental Operations With Respect To Intelligence Activities
Government Report
Senate Report, 94 Congress, 2d Session, No. 94-755 April 26 (legislative Day, April 14), 1976; Book I: “Foreign And Military Intelligence”
