Stories of Giving
Hear our donors share their stories.
The Ross Family’s Lasting Legacy
Touching People’s Lives with Humor and Humanity As an Emmy award-winning comedy writer and producer,…
The Stein Family’s Tikun Olam Foundation
For longtime Jewish Community Foundation donors Mindy and Gene Stein, philanthropy is a very collaborative…
The Erwin Rautenberg Foundation
When Erwin Rautenberg, of blessed memory, established the private foundation several decades ago that bears…
Jeff Astrof and Shawni Modrell-Astrof
As our family of caring donors grows, so does our capacity to have a real,…
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…
Dreaming Bigger: ETTA
The grants we’ve received have allowed us to dream bigger in so many ways. As…
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…
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…
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…
Schwartz Family: Tikkun Olam Woven Into Their DNA
Longtime Beverly Hills residents Lisa and Mark Schwartz exude a palpable sense of joy and…
Shari Foos: Expanding Perspective and Deepening Empathy
“I care deeply about people, social justice and equality,” Shari Foos stated. “It pains me…
Larraine Segil: Empowerment Through Philanthropy
After 40 years serving as CEO for companies in the aerospace, healthcare, professional services, and…
Sid & Joan Marantz
About Sid & Joan Marantz and their family: Sid Marantz is co-owner of Cooperative Purchasers,…
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…
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…
Mark Weinstein
Occupation: President & CEO of MJW Investments; commercial real estate developer Background: Growing up in…
Max Factor Family Foundation
The Max Factor Family Foundation (MFFF), a private family foundation, supports organizations that inspire hope…
Melissa Marantz Nealy Foundation
About the Melissa Marantz Nealy Foundation:Melissa Marantz Nealy died of a degenerative neuromuscular disease in…
Michael and Irene Ross Endowment Fund
Mickey and Irene Ross, of blessed memory, would feel very good knowing how their endowment…
Mindy & Gene Stein
The Center for Designed Philanthropy has helped our giving become more strategic and impactful. Our…
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…
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