
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Foundations supporting the University of Virginia want the state Supreme Court to keep agreements with big donors private. The Daily Progress of Charlottesville reports that six foundations including those supporting the university’s law and business schools said in a court filing last month that disclosures would chill needed fundraising. The filing was made in a lawsuit seeking to uncover the George Mason University Foundation’s past donor contracts.
Main Idea: University of Virginia foundations are asking the Virginia Supreme Court to keep donor agreements secret, saying public disclosure could hurt fundraising.
Key Points:
More secrecy around university donor deals can weaken public trust and hide influence over hiring or research.
Donor privacy may keep wealthy gifts flowing, which can support scholarships, jobs, and campus programs.
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