The Schumann Center for Media and Democracy (formerly The Florence and John J. Schumann Jr. Foundation) was established in 1961, by Florence Ford and John J. Schumann Jr. The foundation states that its purpose is to renew the democratic process through cooperative acts of citizenship, especially as they apply to governance, and the environment. It is based in Montclair, New Jersey in the New York City Metropolitan Area.
Current officers and trustees of the foundation include the founders' sons Robert F. Schumann (chairman) and W. Ford Schumann (vice president) as well as Bill Moyers (president). Bill Moyers' son, John Moyers, was approved by the board of directors on Monday, October 9, 2006, to follow his father as president of the foundation when the senior Moyers retires in January 2007. About a month later, John Moyers resigned that position. Joan Konner, a long time board member, was appointed chairman of the board. John Moyers was the recipient of significant funds from the-then Schumann Foundation to found TomPaine.com, which he headed for several years.
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