The Atlantic code of ethics requires directors and staff to recuse themselves from deliberations about a programme grant proposal when they or their family members have a relationship with the prospective grantee. The code supplements this recusal duty by requiring public disclosure of these relationships for grants awarded since the start of 2003.

The list that follows names the grantee, the affiliated Board or staff member, and the nature of the relationship; you can find a full description of the associated grants in the grants database.

Alliance for Aging Research

• Ray Handlan, a Senior Advisor to Atlantic, is a former Trustee of the Alliance for Aging Research.

Alliance for Justice

• Elizabeth McCormack, an Atlantic Foundation Director, is a Friend of Alliance for Justice and is the stepmother of Nan Aron, President of the Alliance for Justice.

Breakthrough Collaborative

• Fritz Schwarz, an Atlantic Foundation Director, is the father of Eric Schwarz, a Board member of Breakthrough Collaborative and the brother of Polly Merrill, a Board member of Breakthrough Collaborative.

Brennan Center for Justice

• Fritz Schwarz, an Atlantic Foundation Director, is Senior Counsel to the Brennan Center for Justice. The Brennan Center for Justice is associated with New York University.

Brown University

• Ray Handlan, a Senior Advisor to Atlantic, is a former member of the Futures Project Advisory Board for Brown University.

Cambridge College

• Elizabeth McCormack, an Atlantic Foundation Director, is a former Director of Cambridge College.

Centre for Health Policy

• Oluseyi Oyedele, an Atlantic Strategic Learning and Evaluation Executive, is a former research consultant for the Centre for Health Policy.

Citizen Schools

• Fritz Schwarz, an Atlantic Foundation Director, is the father of Eric Schwarz, President and Chief Executive Officer of Citizen Schools.

Columbia University

• Michael Sovern, an Atlantic Foundation Director, is President Emeritus of Columbia University and Chancellor Kent Professor of Law.

Columbia University National Center for Children in Poverty

• Michael Sovern, an Atlantic Foundation Director, is President Emeritus of Columbia University and Chancellor Kent Professor of Law.

Community Foundation for Ireland, The

• Thomas Mitchell, an Atlantic Foundation Director, is a former Director of The Community Foundation for Ireland.

Cornell University

• Charles Feeney, the founder of Atlantic, is an alumnus of Cornell University. Harvey Dale, an Atlantic Foundation Director, is a past Member of the Cornell University Trustees Investment Committee, and a Life member and past Chairman of the Cornell Council.

Educational Broadcasting Corporation

• Michael Sovern, an Atlantic Foundation Director, is a Life Trustee of the Educational Broadcasting Corporation.

Gay and Lesbian Archives of South Africa

• Gerald Kraak, a Programme Executive, is a former member of the Board of Directors of the Gay and Lesbian Archives of South Africa.

Harvard University

• Harvey Dale, an Atlantic Foundation Director, is a member of the Harvard Board of Overseers' Committee to Visit the Harvard Law School.
• Sara Lawrence-Lightfoot, an Atlantic Foundation Director, is a Professor at the Harvard University Graduate School of Education.

Health Systems Trust

• Oluseyi Oyedele, an Atlantic Programme Executive, is a former research consultant for the Health Systems Trust.

Human Rights Trust

• Martin O'Brien, an Atlantic Programme Director, is a former Secretary of Human Rights Trust.

Indiana University

• Ray Handlan, a Senior Advisor to Atlantic, is a former member of the Board of Governors of Indiana University's Center on Philanthropy.

Irish Hospice Foundation, The

• Jean Manahan, an Atlantic Programme Executive, is the former CEO of the Irish Hospice Foundation.

Ithaca College

• Charles Feeney, an Atlantic Foundation Director, is the father of Caroleen Feeney, a Board member of Ithaca College.

Legal Assistance Trust

• Harvey Dale, an Atlantic Foundation Director, is a Trustee of The Legal Resources Centre, which is supported by the Legal Assistance Trust.

London School of Economics and Political Science, The

• Christine Downton, an Atlantic Foundation Director, is a Governor of the London School of Economics.

National Center on Philanthropy and the Law

• Harvey Dale, an Atlantic Foundation Director, is the Director of The National Center on Philanthropy and the Law. The Center is affiliated with New York University.

National Council of La Raza

• Cecilia Munoz, an Atlantic Foundation Director, is the Senior Vice President of the National Council of La Raza

New York Regional Association of Grantmakers (NYRAG)

• Marisha Wignaraja, an Atlantic Programme Executive, is a Board member of NYRAG.

NFTE Ireland

• Brian Hofland, an Atlantic Programme Director, is the father of Andrew Hofland, a paid intern with NFTE in New York.

PATH

• Vincent McGee, a consultant to Atlantic's senior management in the assessment of the grant recommendations, is the Vice Chairman and a Board member of PATH.

Population Council

• Elizabeth McCormack, an Atlantic Foundation Director, is Board member of the Population Council.

Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene

• Michael Sovern, an Atlantic Foundation Director, is President Emeritus of Columbia University and Chancellor Kent Professor of Law. The Foundation is affiliated with Columbia University.

Rockit Fund, The

• Gara LaMarche, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Atlantic Philanthropies, is a Board member of The Rockit Fund.

St. James Hospital

• Thomas Mitchell, an Atlantic Foundation Director, is the Chairman of the Board of St. James Hospital.

Trinity Foundation

• Thomas Mitchell, an Atlantic Foundation Director, is a Director of the Trinity Foundation and former Provost of Trinity College Dublin.

University College Dublin

·William Hall, an Atlantic Foundation Director, is Chair of Medical Microbiology, School of Medicine, University College Dublin

Urban Institute, The

• Harvey Dale, an Atlantic Foundation Director, is a former member of The Urban Institute's Center on Nonprofits and Philanthropy Advisory Committee.

Vera Institute of Justice

• Fritz Schwarz, an Atlantic Foundation Director, is a member of the Board of the Vera Institute of Justice.

Washington Office on Latin America

• Cecilia Munoz, an Atlantic Foundation Director, is a former Board Member of Washington Office on Latin America.

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