The plan was hailed as an example of private philanthropy for the public good.
Artists in smaller communities are more isolated and have less access to private philanthropy.
She is also the firm's specialist on charitable organizations and private philanthropy.
Where else can we turn but to the oldest method: private philanthropy.
"The change in the political scene indicates that private philanthropy is going to have to do more than the public sphere," she said.
The organization, which is supported by private philanthropy, picks up all the other costs.
While Government expenditures are much larger, private philanthropy has greater flexibility, he added.
It is one of the largest public health initiatives ever tried by a private philanthropy.
Americans have a great and unique tradition of private philanthropy.
"But we have only the local tax levy and private philanthropy to raise funds," he said.