Foundations instead of a state to help people in need

What's impressive here, is the power of foundations compare to state's policies. For instance, in education, you have a lot of foundations which will help children with some characteristics.
The Ben Carson Fund rewards young students from low income families who had good scores during their elementary schoolyears to open a saving account, the money will be used during their college years (some 7-8 years after). Ben Carson is an African American who struggled to achieve a medical degree and is now a pediatrician in a renowned hospital in Baltimore.
You have a fund which will help children of deceased veterans.
It's a way to achieve meritocrarcy for those who are particularly hard working.

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