After harassment claims against billionaire Michael Steinhardt, the nonprofits and institutions to which he donated generously are reacting in very different ways
reported Thursday morning. The nonprofits and institutions to which he donated generously are split on the reaction to the allegations.
Steinhardt, 78, has donated at least $20 million to Birthright Israel, a nonprofit he cofounded with fellow Jewish billionaireBirthright’s director of communications from 2001 to 2010 alleges that Steinhardt asked if she would have a threesome with him and one of her female colleagues during a reception in Jerusalem. A spokesman for Steinhardt told theIn a statement, Birthright Israel says the organization is not aware of any inappropriate behavior by Steinhardt, who is an honorary board member.
at NYU, has been a “generous” supporter of the private university for many years. “However, the incidents recounted in today'sarticle are troubling and out-of-step with appropriate standards of conduct. The University will be initiating a review into Mr. Steinhardt's interactions with NYU students, faculty, and staff,” Beckman added.
The Steinhardt Foundation for Jewish Life, which Steinhardt started in 1994 and remains the chairman of the board, says in aled “a six-month campaign” with the goal to “dig up dirt on Michael.” The foundation admitted that Steinhardt is known for “provocative” jokes, but added that Steinhardt never intended his “inappropriate banter” to be taken as anything other than jests.
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