Donors

Michael and Irene Ross Endowment Fund

September 21, 2021

Mickey and Irene Ross, of blessed memory, would feel very good knowing how their endowment is helping people get back…

Mindy & Gene Stein

September 21, 2021

The Center for Designed Philanthropy has helped our giving become more strategic and impactful. Our children are also more involved…

Myron & Arlene Lieberman: A Helping Hand, From Venice Beach to Belarus

September 21, 2021

It was a trip a decade ago that opened Myron and Arlene Lieberman’s eyes to the power of philanthropy. They…

L’dor d’vor – Intergenerational philanthropy in action: Ozzie, z"l, and Dorothy Goren

September 21, 2021

In 2013, Dorothy Goren and her husband Ozzie, of blessed memory, decided to leave a lasting legacy for their children…

Paul Kester: Surviving the Holocaust and Living Tikkun Olam

September 21, 2021

Our purpose in life should be to help others — be it family, community, country, or the world. Helping others…

Ron Blanc – Assisting the State of Israel

September 21, 2021

Occupation: Tax and business attorney in Los Angeles for more than 44 years, recently retired from Arnold & Porter, LLP.…

Samantha & Jeremy Garelick: Creating a Family Culture of Tzedakah for Their Children

September 21, 2021

We want our kids to see the immediate result of helping somebody and to see how good that feels so…

Schwartz Family: Tikkun Olam Woven Into Their DNA

September 21, 2021

Longtime Beverly Hills residents Lisa and Mark Schwartz exude a palpable sense of joy and enthusiasm for helping others. “There…

Shari Foos: Expanding Perspective and Deepening Empathy

September 21, 2021

“I care deeply about people, social justice and equality,” Shari Foos stated. “It pains me to see injustice, but it…

Larraine Segil: Empowerment Through Philanthropy

September 21, 2021

After 40 years serving as CEO for companies in the aerospace, healthcare, professional services, and financial services industries, Larraine Segil…

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…

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…

Annette & Leonard Shapiro

September 21, 2021

For many years, Annette Shapiro has held pioneering leadership roles in the Jewish community and beyond, raising millions for a…

Baran Family – The Baran Endowment: five generations of passionate philanthropy

September 21, 2021

The Baran-Spiwak family has an incredible legacy for supporting Jewish causes locally, nationally, in Israel and around the world with…

Debra & Steve Linesch: Building Bridges With the Nico Linesch Legacy Fund

September 21, 2021

Debra and Steve Linesch come from different backgrounds, but share underlying values that have shaped their lives. Debra grew up…

The Erwin Rautenberg Foundation

September 21, 2021

When asked how Erwin Rautenberg would react to the impact his foundation is having on the Jewish community, Rautenberg Foundation…

Fran Morris & Richard Rosman – The Ki Tov Fund

September 21, 2021

Live in: Pacific Palisades Occupation: Richard is a business attorney. Fran is the executive director of the Ella Fitzgerald Charitable…

Gerber Family: Going All In With Their Philanthropy

September 21, 2021

Jewish continuity is a core focus of Natalie and Jonathan Gerber’s philanthropy. That’s why they primarily support a wide range…

The Gindi Family: A model for intergenerational philanthropy

September 21, 2021

Whether you’re an individual, a couple, or a multigenerational family considering your philanthropic options, the Center for Designed Philanthropy can…

Goldie and Samuel Sycowski – Founders of a Community Library and Resource Center in Israel

September 21, 2021

Goldie and Samuel Sycowski, of blessed memory, wished to leave a gift to Israel with their estate, but unfortunately the…

Gwen & Jeremy Rosenthal: Creating a Philanthropic Family

September 21, 2021

Since Jeremy Rosenthal was in high school, he has been practicing the Jewish tradition of designating 1/10th of his income…

Heidi and Joyce Monkarsh

September 21, 2021

As someone who created a Lion of Judah Endowment through The Foundation, it’s humbling to know that they’re managing what’s…

Heidi Monkarsh – Lion of Judah to support the Jewish Federation’s Annual Campaign

September 21, 2021

Legacy: Lion of Judah Endowment (LOJE) fund at The Foundation, which endows an annual $5,000 gift to JFEDLA. A Lion…

Hyman & Neuman: A Family Who Gives With Meaning

September 21, 2021

For doctors Sheryl Neuman and Mark Hyman, philanthropy is a way of Jewish life to be passed down to their…

Kam and Lily Babaoff – Helping children with disabilities

September 21, 2021

Kam Babaoff is managing director of Ensemble Investments, specializing in the acquisition and development of medical facility properties. He and…