Stories of Giving
Shari Foos: Expanding Perspective and Deepening Empathy
“I care deeply about people, social justice and equality,” Shari Foos stated. “It pains me…
Schwartz Family: Tikkun Olam Woven Into Their DNA
Longtime Beverly Hills residents Lisa and Mark Schwartz exude a palpable sense of joy and…
Samantha & Jeremy Garelick: Creating a Family Culture of Tzedakah for Their Children
We want our kids to see the immediate result of helping somebody and to see…
Ron Blanc – Assisting the State of Israel
Occupation: Tax and business attorney in Los Angeles for more than 44 years, recently retired…
Hillel at UCLA
When our students look back on the pandemic, we know they’ll recall how their Jewish…
Paul Kester: Surviving the Holocaust and Living Tikkun Olam
Our purpose in life should be to help others — be it family, community, country,…
Ozzie, z"l, and Dorothy Goren – Intergenerational philanthropy in action, L’dor d’vor
In 2013, Dorothy Goren and her husband Ozzie, of blessed memory, decided to leave a…
Myron & Arlene Lieberman: A Helping Hand, From Venice Beach to Belarus
It was a trip a decade ago that opened Myron and Arlene Lieberman’s eyes to…
Mindy & Gene Stein
The Center for Designed Philanthropy has helped our giving become more strategic and impactful. Our…
Michael and Irene Ross Endowment Fund
Mickey and Irene Ross, of blessed memory, would feel very good knowing how their endowment…
Melissa Marantz Nealy Foundation
About the Melissa Marantz Nealy Foundation:Melissa Marantz Nealy died of a degenerative neuromuscular disease in…
Max Factor Family Foundation
The Max Factor Family Foundation (MFFF), a private family foundation, supports organizations that inspire hope…
Taking Their Own Advice: Sue & Paul Hoffman
“We both grew up with an understanding that giving tzedakah is an essential part of being a…
Foundation Trustee Jeffrey Loeb
by Jeffrey Loeb, Foundation Trustee and family wealth consultant, Loeb & Loeb LLP One secret…
Q&A with David Jacobs, Financial Planner and Foundation Donor
David is a financial planner involved in the LA Jewish community and says The Foundation…
Tom Corby, CPA, Corby & Corby
One of my clients with his own family foundation had traditionally made large donations to…
Leah Bishop, Attorney, Loeb & Loeb
Leah Bishop, Esq., is co-chair of The Foundation’s Professional Advisor Speaker Series Planning Committee, and…
Alan S. Watenmaker, Attorney & Managing Member at Hoffman, Sabban & Watenmaker
With help from The Foundation, I was able to establish a philanthropic legacy for my…
Leading by Doing: Eileen & Paul Meshekow
When it comes to allocating discretionary income, we are often forced to choose from an…
Klara & Martin Shandling
Martin served as president of Beth Jacob Congregation, the largest Orthodox shul west of the…
Stacy Reznikoff Kent & Ranon Kent
Stacy and Ranon are second-generation Foundation donors, having learned the value of tikkun olam and strategic giving…
Taking Their Own Advice: Sue & Paul Hoffman
“We both grew up with an understanding that giving tzedakah is an essential part of being a…
Modeling Compassion: Georgina & Alan Rothenberg
I always tell people that if they want to get started as philanthropists, there’s no…
Sharing Blessings: The Baran Spiwak Family
The Foundation really honors what was important to our parents,” Sheila says. “I like to…
Driven by Social Activism: Pam & Evan Kaizer
It takes a special kind of soul to make a lifelong commitment to prioritizing community…
Dorit & Harry Nelson: Sparking Joy through Tzedakah
Our hearts are pulled in so many directions because there are so many needs. We…
Arthur Greenberg: A Life of Service and Philanthropy
I’ve made arrangements in my estate plan that will enable my sons to use the…
Raphael & Sasha Morozov
To make the most impact, one must not simply donate but think outside the box,…
Jane Jelenko
The Foundation has helped guide me on how to most strategically structure my giving. The…
Jessica Nadel & Josh Feffer
by Steve Gamer, Vice President of Advancement Josh Feffer and Jessica Nadel established a Donor…
Dreaming Bigger: ETTA
The grants we’ve received have allowed us to dream bigger in so many ways. As…
Unistream
‘A grant from the Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles enabled Unistream to establish a…
Hillel at UCLA
When our students look back on the pandemic, we know they’ll recall how their Jewish…
East Los Angeles Women's Center
“The Foundation grant provided the funding necessary for ELAWC to implement a program that has…
Jewish Family Service LA
Thanks to The Foundation’s generous support, Jewish Family Service LA will be able to connect…
JQ International
“After years of successful partnership with the Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles, JQ has…
Jaffa Institute
During these difficult times, at-risk youth, families, the elderly, and Holocaust survivors need our help…
MLK Community Healthcare
The Foundation’s support speaks to innovation and equity; themes that are threaded in the fabric…