Book Review: Foundations for Social Change: Critical Perspectives on Philanthropy and Popular Movements, edited by Daniel Faber and Deborah McCarthy. Lanham …

This book review discusses "Foundations for Social Change: Critical Perspectives on Philanthropy and Popular Movements," edited by Daniel Faber and Deborah McCarthy. The collection offers a multidisciplinary critique of the relationship between US philanthropic foundations and social change movements. It examines how foundations both support and potentially impede grassroots activism, with scholars and practitioners debating how philanthropic institutions can enhance their accountability and democratic practices. The review highlights the book’s provocative insights into the dual role of philanthropy and its impact on social justice, bringing together leading voices on this complex dynamic.