Charitable foundations are being called upon to operate in more open and democratic ways and to involve a more diverse constituency. This unprecedented study details the inner workings of a democratically organized philanthropy, where funding decisions are made by community activists. Susan A. Ostrander spent two years doing intensive field research at Haymarket People's Fund - a small foundation in Boston. Based on a philosophy of raising and giving away money called "Change, Not Charity", the Fund makes grants to local grassroots social change organizations. The world of social movement...