Yes, another reason I’m not crazy about the American model. Donors do indeed make huge subsidies to private schools, diverting money that otherwise would have produced quite a bit of tax revenue. In return, these schools give the donors perks such as undeserved admissions slots for their family members. It’s a transaction. Why these wealthy schools are considered “non-profits” despite their huge holdings and this transactional model is beyond me.
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