The Museum of Latin American Art in Long Beach has received a big boost to its long-term financial outlook with a $25-million endowment from the estate of its founder. Dr. Robert Gumbiner, a pioneer in managed healthcare, who established the museum in 1996 and died in January at 85, made the gift to help preserve his cultural legacy.
Suzanne Muchnic
As Los Angeles art museums face the future in a down economy, building their collections may not be the highest priority, but it's a big worry.
