Donors

Leading by Doing: Eileen & Paul Meshekow

April 27, 2023

When it comes to allocating discretionary income, we are often forced to choose from an endless list of competing priorities.…

Read More

Klara & Martin Shandling

December 13, 2022

Martin served as president of Beth Jacob Congregation, the largest Orthodox shul west of the Mississippi, and has an intimate…

Read More

Stacy Reznikoff Kent & Ranon Kent

December 13, 2022

Stacy and Ranon are second-generation Foundation donors, having learned the value of tikkun olam and strategic giving from their parents. They opened…

Read More

Taking Their Own Advice: Sue & Paul Hoffman

September 23, 2022
,

“We both grew up with an understanding that giving tzedakah is an essential part of being a Jew and of strengthening the…

Read More

Modeling Compassion: Georgina & Alan Rothenberg

September 21, 2022

I always tell people that if they want to get started as philanthropists, there’s no better way to do it…

Read More

Sharing Blessings: The Baran Spiwak Family

September 21, 2022

The Foundation really honors what was important to our parents,” Sheila says. “I like to think they’re smiling somewhere. Philanthropy…

Read More

Driven by Social Activism: Pam & Evan Kaizer

April 5, 2022

It takes a special kind of soul to make a lifelong commitment to prioritizing community needs, but Pam and Evan…

Read More

Dorit & Harry Nelson: Sparking Joy through Tzedakah

November 15, 2021

Our hearts are pulled in so many directions because there are so many needs. We do our best to meet…

Read More

Arthur Greenberg: A Life of Service and Philanthropy

October 29, 2021

I’ve made arrangements in my estate plan that will enable my sons to use the Foundation for their own charitable…

Read More

Raphael & Sasha Morozov

October 1, 2021

To make the most impact, one must not simply donate but think outside the box, mentor, and volunteer. Raphael and…

Read More

Jane Jelenko

October 1, 2021

The Foundation has helped guide me on how to most strategically structure my giving. The breadth of expertise has been…

Read More

Jessica Nadel & Josh Feffer

September 30, 2021

by Steve Gamer, Vice President of Advancement Josh Feffer and Jessica Nadel established a Donor Advised Fund (DAF) in 2015.…

Read More

Jeremy Barnett

September 30, 2021

A Calabasas resident, Jeremy is the chief marketing officer for Cyberscout, a cybersecurity services company. The Barnett family has been…

Read More

Suzanne Weiss Morgen: Honoring the Past

September 26, 2021

To hear Suzanne Weiss Morgen tell it, philanthropy is not unlike singing: Both disciplines require you to find your voice…

Read More

Sheila Baran Spiwak: Healing the World

September 26, 2021

I think advancing human rights and animal rights are part and parcel of the same thing. Both touch who we…

Read More

Susan Hirsch Wohl: Building a Legacy

September 26, 2021

Giving back comes naturally to Susan Hirsch Wohl. Growing up in a house with parents who emphasized the importance of…

Read More

Marcia and Dick Volpert: For The Common Good

September 22, 2021

When it comes to giving back, few Angelenos are as involved or invested as Marcia and Richard (Dick) Volpert. For…

Read More

Whizin and Schultz: Life’s Purpose Is For Helping People

September 21, 2021

I feel like my purpose for coming into this world was philanthropy. It’s immensely fulfilling work. Helping others is at…

Read More

Tony and Catherine Chanin

September 21, 2021

It’s only been a few years since mom’s passing. The Family Support Organization she established allows us to continue her legacy to…

Read More

Sid & Joan Marantz

September 21, 2021

About Sid & Joan Marantz and their family: Sid Marantz is co-owner of Cooperative Purchasers, a family business and leading…

Read More

Marcie Polier Swartz: Problem-Solving With Passion and Instinct

September 21, 2021

Marcie Polier Swartz approaches her philanthropy with an entrepreneur’s spirit. It comes naturally. Her father was a successful small business…

Read More

Mark Schwartz – Zionism and the long-term security of Israel

September 21, 2021

Mark Schwartz is chairman and CEO of Hypertension Diagnostics, a medical device company based in Minneapolis, MN. The former Wall…

Read More

Mark Weinstein

September 21, 2021

Occupation: President & CEO of MJW Investments; commercial real estate developer Background: Growing up in a working-class neighborhood of Canoga…

Read More

Max Factor Family Foundation

September 21, 2021

The Max Factor Family Foundation (MFFF), a private family foundation, supports organizations that inspire hope and offer relief to local…

Read More

Melissa Marantz Nealy Foundation

September 21, 2021

About the Melissa Marantz Nealy Foundation:Melissa Marantz Nealy died of a degenerative neuromuscular disease in 2005 at the age of…

Read More