To what extent the recipient must respect that intent is an ethical and legal issue, especially as circumstances and social norms change.
[3] When a person's activities are incompatible with an institution's mission, associating with them or accepting donations from them may be considered inappropriate or dishonest marketing (cf.
[4] Protests against David Koch's support for climate change denial led to his resignation from the board of the American Museum of Natural History.
[6] The Sackler family has been a major donor to many cultural and educational institutions, and has had many buildings and programs named for it.
[17] Receiving something of value in return for a donation is also considered both legally and ethically a quid pro quo.