Stories of Giving
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…
JQ International
“After years of successful partnership with the Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles, JQ has…
Hyman & Neuman: A Family Who Gives With Meaning
For doctors Sheryl Neuman and Mark Hyman, philanthropy is a way of Jewish life to…
Heidi Monkarsh – Lion of Judah to support the Jewish Federation’s Annual Campaign
Legacy: Lion of Judah (LOJE) fund at The Foundation which will provide permanent support to…
Heidi and Joyce Monkarsh
As someone who created a Lion of Judah Endowment through The Foundation, it’s humbling to…
Gwen & Jeremy Rosenthal: Creating a Philanthropic Family
Since Jeremy Rosenthal was in high school, he has been practicing the Jewish tradition of…
Goldie and Samuel Sycowski – Founders of a Community Library and Resource Center in Israel
Goldie and Samuel Sycowski, of blessed memory, wished to leave a gift to Israel with…
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…
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…
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…
Jeremy Barnett
A Calabasas resident, Jeremy is the chief marketing officer for Cyberscout, a cybersecurity services company….
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…
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…