Governance and Operations
AIP is governed by a five-person Board of Directors which includes its founder and president, Daniel Borochoff. In 2008, AIP spent $437,650, mostly on salaries related to carrying out its research and other programs. AIP's stated goals are, "To research and evaluate the efficiency, accountability and governance of nonprofit organizations; to educate the public about the importance of wise giving; to inform the public of wasteful or unethical practices of nonprofits and provide recognition to highly effective and ethical charities; to advise AIP members and conduct special investigations and evaluations of nonprofits; to expand and re-define our programs periodically to meet the continuing challenge of keeping the contributor informed."
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