People
A classic Foundation ad headline says it all: “If you think earning money is hard, try giving it away.” It…
Leah M. Bishop is Co-Chair of the Trusts and Estates department and Co-Chair of the Charitable Giving and Tax-Exempt Organizations Group…
The Foundation has a remarkable staff and board. Among other things, we offer a nurturing environment for a multi-generational process…
Lawrence Post is a partner at Arena Capital Advisors, a high yield money management firm. His business career has included high yield…
Vice Chairman, Deloitte LLP (retired)
Keenan Wolens is CEO of Amir Development Company in Beverly Hills, a real estate company that owns and manages properties throughout…
Karen Sandler has worked at Price Waterhouse, Security Pacific Bank, and The Foothill Group Inc. where for over a decade she…
Chief Investment Officer & Co-President, NWQ Investment Management
I’ve worked with hundreds of families on their estate plans, and seen first-hand the value of having a trusted partner…
Founding Partner, Kaplan Nathan & Co. (retired)
I truly believe in the teaching, ‘As my parents planted for me, so do I plant for my children.’ The…
Harold J. Masor is a retired partner of the international accounting and business advisory firm of Ernst & Young LLP…
Evan Schlessinger is past chair of the Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles. His other lay leadership roles have included…
Vice Chairman & Director, Capital Strategy Research (retired)
I’ve spent many years advising families, private foundations, and nonprofits on their finances, including their philanthropy. Foundation donors are a…
I am honored to be involved with The Foundation, the leader in charitable giving services for the LA Jewish community.…
Getting connected with the Jewish Community Foundation transformed my relationship with community work and charity. It’s managed by caring and…
Over the past 30 years, I’ve worked with hundreds of donors, some are new to charitable giving and others have…
Cathy Siegel Weiss is a former Foundation Chair, current trustee, and co-chair of the Investment Committee. She is also a…
I became aware of The Foundation more than 30 years ago, as my clients were working closely with The Foundation.…
For more than 60 years, the Jewish Community Foundation has played a critical role in building the LA Jewish community. The…
Anthony Chanin is vice president of business management, real estate and investments for Sonco Investments and Real Estate. He currently…
Annette Shapiro has been a volunteer for more than 60 years. She was the first woman and the first non-attorney to…
The Jewish community, working together, can help heal the world. I believe the Jewish Community Foundation is a manifestation of…
I have been involved with The Foundation for 44 years. It is a critical component in our community in addressing…