(a) because they have been subjected to severe criticism that has never been fully met;
(b) because they are not charities but run in the interest of denominationalism;
(c) because at this time they are of doubtful value?
5. Should some of the institutions included in this list be given grants only under certain conditions, to be expended under supervision?
The usefulness of this report of the advisory committee in relation to other public calamities would not be increased by a reviewing of its points and suggested issues, nor could the facts which led to the refusals be given in detail, as much of the information obtained was of a confidential character. It is well to indicate the reasons that in some cases led to refusals, without mentioning the particular societies. Up to May 11, 1907, 16 institutions had been refused aid on the grounds shown in [Table 30.][130]
[130] For list of societies aided and classified recapitulation of grants, see [Appendix I], [p. 405].
TABLE 30.—REASONS FOR THE REFUSAL OF GRANTS TO CERTAIN SOCIETIES, TO MAY 11, 1907
| Reasons for refusal | Societies refused |
|---|---|
| Not a charitable organization | 7 |
| Religious organization solely | 4 |
| Not a local organization | 2 |
| Not approved by Charities Endorsement Committee[131] | 2 |
| Grant already received | 1 |
| Total | 16 |
[131] A local committee created before April, 1906. See [Part V], [p. 283].