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Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Embraces Racial Equity Shift

2/13/2026

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The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation shifted focus from healthcare to racial equity and poverty.
The shift follows a campaign begun nearly 20 years ago to diversify nonprofit leadership.
The board is predominantly people of color, shaping the foundation's willingness to critique the Trump administration and raising questions about excluding qualified individuals.
Trust in nonprofits has declined, with fewer than 20% of Americans saying the sector is on the right path.

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Story summary

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation shifted focus from healthcare to racial equity and poverty.
The shift follows a campaign begun nearly 20 years ago to diversify nonprofit leadership.
The board is predominantly people of color, shaping the foundation's willingness to critique the Trump administration and raising questions about excluding qualified individuals.
Trust in nonprofits has declined, with fewer than 20% of Americans saying the sector is on the right path.