Stories of Giving
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…
Mark Weinstein
Occupation: President & CEO of MJW Investments; commercial real estate developer Background: Growing up in…
Mark Schwartz – Zionism and the long-term security of Israel
Mark Schwartz is chairman and CEO of Hypertension Diagnostics, a medical device company based in…
Marcie Polier Swartz: Problem-Solving With Passion and Instinct
Marcie Polier Swartz approaches her philanthropy with an entrepreneur’s spirit. It comes naturally. Her father…
Sid & Joan Marantz
About Sid & Joan Marantz and their family: Sid Marantz is co-owner of Cooperative Purchasers,…
Leah Bishop, Attorney, Loeb & Loeb
Leah Bishop, Esq., is co-chair of The Foundation’s Professional Advisor Speaker Series Planning Committee, and…
Larraine Segil: Empowerment Through Philanthropy
After 40 years serving as CEO for companies in the aerospace, healthcare, professional services, and…
Kam and Lily Babaoff – Helping children with disabilities
Kam Babaoff is managing director of Ensemble Investments, specializing in the acquisition and development of…
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…
Leah Bishop, Attorney, Loeb & Loeb
Leah Bishop, Esq., is co-chair of The Foundation’s Professional Advisor Speaker Series Planning Committee, and…
Tom Corby, CPA, Corby & Corby
One of my clients with his own family foundation had traditionally made large donations to…
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…
Pam & Evan Kaizer: Driven by Social Activism
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…
Jeremy Barnett
A Calabasas resident, Jeremy is the chief marketing officer for Cyberscout, a cybersecurity services company….
Suzanne Weiss Morgen: Honoring the Past
To hear Suzanne Weiss Morgen tell it, philanthropy is not unlike singing: Both disciplines require…
Sheila Baran Spiwak: Healing the World
I think advancing human rights and animal rights are part and parcel of the same…
Susan Hirsch Wohl: Building a Legacy
Giving back comes naturally to Susan Hirsch Wohl. Growing up in a house with parents…
Marcia and Dick Volpert: For The Common Good
When it comes to giving back, few Angelenos are as involved or invested as Marcia…
Whizin and Schultz: Life’s Purpose Is For Helping People
I feel like my purpose for coming into this world was philanthropy. It’s immensely fulfilling…
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…
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…
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…