Cordelia Scaife May’s Philanthropic Vision Lives On at Colcom Foundation
The death of a foundation's founder often marks a turning point. Without the animating vision of the person who created it, an organization can drift from its original purpose, redirected by staff priorities or shifting funder trends. Colcom Foundation, established in Pittsburgh in 1996 by Cordelia Scaife May, has maintained a clear line of continuity with May's founding convictions. Decades after its creation, the foundation continues directing...