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08/15/2023
⚙️Janos Perczel and Jin Chow are going way beyond EdTech, they have established a scholarship fund at Polygence to help disadvantaged families take advantage of massive improvements in STEM Education.
08/04/2023
🎶We love our change-maker clients who take the initiative to make change for those who are less fortunate and use Edward Charles Foundation as the charitable structure to do so! Shout out to Todd Krim, Founder of , Playing For Change Foundation and Questscope for making a huge impact at the in Jordan this year! After learning the children didn’t have access to a music education program in 2018, they worked to bring a music program and recording studio to the 85,000 people living there. Photo by Forbes
🥘 The Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy and the Culinary Arts, established in 1995 and operational as of 2004, is dedicated to honoring Julia's passion for understanding the origins of food, the art of cooking, and the value of good food. Over the past decade, the Foundation has granted more than $3 million to non-profit organizations, supporting their efforts to promote food education and culinary arts.
🏀Chris Paul, Golden State Warriors NBA star, 2x Olympic Gold Metalist, and 2016 ESPN Humanitarian of the year, is creating a legacy with The Chris Paul Family Foundation and The Club 61 Leadership Summit. His goal is to impact young leaders around the world and honor his late historical grandfather, Nathaniel Jones.
🎿 Change Maker Jacob “Val” Myers’ mission is to break a world record and to use his love of the outdoors to connect with the Appalachian Community.
“We are in the middle of a drug and mental health crisis in Appalachia. People are staying inside more than ever, addicted just as badly to their devices as they are to the drugs that have rooted themselves in my home. Overdoses and youth suicides are at an all-time high, and I’m not standing for that.”
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🎿 Change Maker Jacob “Val” Myers’ mission is to break a world record and to use his love of the outdoors to connect with the Appalachian Community.
“We are in the middle of a drug and mental health crisis in Appalachia. People are staying inside more than ever, addicted just as badly to their devices as they are to the drugs that have rooted themselves in my home. Overdoses and youth suicides are at an all-time high, and I’m not standing for that.”
🐎Saddle up! ECF Client Horse Racing Women’s Summit launches tickets for their Meet Up in Saratoga Springs, NY on Thursday, August 3rd! The gathering at Saratoga Race Course will feature New York
horsewomen to speak about equity and inclusion in the horse racing community. Don’t Miss It!
Save the Date for our next Philanthropy Touch Event!
International Philanthropy - The Art of Doing Good Internationally
September 26th, 2023 6PM - 7:30PM
Beverly Hills Tennis Club
340 N Maple Dr.
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Thank you to Raul Anaya, President of Bank of America, Los Angeles, for curating some of the top advisors from Merrill Lynch and Josh Stamer, Chief Strategic Advisor of Anonymous Philanthropy, a leading firm designing some of the most impact philanthropic strategies and initiatives for its wealth clientele. The Educational Dinner Gathering was to unpack (and explain) nuanced technical background on the different charitable structures and the curating of their use of maximum impact and use of charitable funds.
🎉ECF hosted Philanthropy Touch: Women Leading Innovation and Impact in Philanthropy. We want to thank our amazing clients/panelists who gave insight into their purpose and impact in their respective fields and the Change Makers who attended in-person and online!
❇️Jessica Mah, Serial Entrepreneur, CEO and Founder of En Dinero, YPO Member.
❇️Laura Stein, Executive Director and Consultant to world famous US Soccer Player Alex Morgan and the Alex Morgan Foundation
❇️Meredith Wolf Seek to be Merry Executive Director and Consultant to Andrew Ladd, NHL Stanley Cup Champion (and his wife), his foundation and Your Mom Cares founded by moms of top celebrities.
❇️Lee Fox, CEO of The Fox Family Foundation, a top foundation innovating in eye care and helping distressed populations.
Stay tuned for our next Philanthropy Touch Event announcement later this fall!
👀Before you make a pledge, think twice about mixing it with a Donor Advised Fund! Here’s why -