{"id":23994,"date":"2018-11-15T14:01:18","date_gmt":"2018-11-15T14:01:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/codex-themes.com\/thegem\/business-multipurpose\/?page_id=23994"},"modified":"2026-04-13T17:58:57","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T17:58:57","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.lodestarfoundation.org\/site\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1588233771188{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1588233897752{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<div id=\"fullwidth-block-69ea28a089861\" class=\"fullwidth-block fullwidth-block-parallax-fixed clearfix\" data-mobile-parallax-enable=\"0\" style=\"\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">if (typeof(gem_fix_fullwidth_position) == \"function\") { gem_fix_fullwidth_position(document.getElementById(\"fullwidth-block-69ea28a089861\")); }<\/script><div class=\"fullwidth-block-background\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.lodestarfoundation.org\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/aboutus-ourname.jpg);background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: cover;background-position: center bottom;\"><\/div><div class=\"fullwidth-block-inner\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-69ea28a08991a {margin-top: 120px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-69ea28a08991a\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"light\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Our Name &amp; OUR PURPOSE<\/span><\/h1>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-69ea28a089948 {margin-top: 35px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-69ea28a089948\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[vc_column_text]<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">One of the challenges in starting a new enterprise is finding the right name to reflect the essence of the organization. In 1999, as we were forming the foundation, we read through an entire dictionary searching for the perfect name; it was there that we discovered the word \u201clodestar.\u201d \u201cLodestar\u201d has two meanings: first, it\u2019s the guiding star that is used as a point of reference for sailors in navigation, and, secondly, and more generally, it is something that serves as a model, inspiration, or guiding principle. We subsequently learned that \u201clodestar\u201d has a third meaning in Arizona history; the \u201clodestar\u201d was the first shining glint of ore, uncovered by miners, that foreshadowed striking a rich vein of ore in the mine. Applying any of these three definitions, it seems the perfect name for the below-listed family of foundations that were formed to inspire and guide us to find happiness through philanthropy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">When our journey in philanthropy began in 1999, we believed that we could achieve personal happiness through philanthropy. This belief was based on the theory that philanthropy is essentially a selfish act \u2013 we engage in philanthropic activities because it makes us happy to do so.\u00a0 As a result, we crafted the following byline to our name: \u201cSeeking happiness in philanthropy.\u201d Over the years, however, as our philanthropic experience has deepened and our work has had a more profound impact on us, we have come to realize that happiness is not the ultimate personal philanthropic prize; the true reward is finding meaning in our lives through philanthropy. As Viktor Frankl, the famed psychiatrist, Holocaust survivor and author of \u201cMan\u2019s Search for Meaning\u201d has stated, \u201cThe greatest task for any person is to find meaning in his or her own life.\u201d Hence, our philanthropic journey has led us to create a new byline that more accurately describes our past and will guide us in the future, \u201cSeeking meaning from philanthropy.\u201d<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"gem-list lazy-loading gem-list-type-checkbox gem-list-color-5\" ><ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">The Lodestar Foundation<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">The Lodestar Jewish Donor Advised Fund<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">The Lodestar Foundation Fund<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-69ea28a089a19 {margin-bottom: 120px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-69ea28a089a19\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-69ea28a089a4f {margin-top: 70px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-69ea28a089a4f\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;bottom-to-top&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"light\">Our Mission<\/span><\/h1>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;bottom-to-top&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Our mission is to maximize the leverage of philanthropic dollars, time, and effort through the pursuit of two strategies:<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-69ea28a089a71 {margin-top: 35px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-69ea28a089a71\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div><div class=\"gem-list lazy-loading gem-list-type-check-style-1 gem-list-color-2\" ><ul>\n<li><span class=\"s1\">by supporting organizations, programs and projects that serve primarily to encourage philanthropy, public service and\/or volunteerism; and<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"s1\">by encouraging and supporting long-term collaborations among nonprofits working in the same or complementary areas in order to increase efficiency and\/or impact and to reduce duplication of efforts, and the adoption of other sound business practices.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-69ea28a089aea {margin-bottom: 70px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-69ea28a089aea\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1589406033737{margin-bottom: 0px !important;background-color: #093fab !important;}&#8221;][vc_column css_animation=&#8221;bottom-to-top&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs&#8221;]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-69ea28a089b10 {margin-top: 70px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-69ea28a089b10\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"light\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Our Grant Philosophy<\/span><\/h1>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-69ea28a089b31 {margin-top: 35px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-69ea28a089b31\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;bottom-to-top&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">The Lodestar Foundation is focused in our grantmaking and will consider funding mainly  organizations, projects, and programs that further our mission.&nbsp; Moreover, our grants are designed to leverage our assets to the fullest extent possible. Not only do we try to maximize strategic impact by focusing on projects that support systemic changes in the way nonprofits conduct business, but we also often leverage our funds by establishing challenge and matching grant requirements which may be applicable to our grantees and their boards as well as third parties. We generally require our grantees to report to us periodically for at least two (2) years after funding to let us know how the grant has impacted their work.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">In addition to making direct grants, we also engage in field-building activities to build knowledge and to educate others in the areas of philanthropy and collaboration.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-69ea28a089b52 {margin-top: 70px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-69ea28a089b52\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1585304970958{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;background-color: #f9f9f9 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css_animation=&#8221;bottom-to-top&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1588584444559{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.lodestarfoundation.org\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/AdobeStock_116751629.jpg?id=26045) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-69ea28a089b76 {margin-top: 300px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-69ea28a089b76\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; disable_custom_paddings_tablet=&#8221;true&#8221; disable_custom_paddings_mobile=&#8221;true&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1542290229812{padding-right: 110px !important;padding-left: 110px !important;}&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-xs&#8221;]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-69ea28a089b96 {margin-top: 70px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-69ea28a089b96\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;bottom-to-top&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"light\">Strategic Funding Areas<\/span><\/h1>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-69ea28a089bb3 {margin-top: 30px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-69ea28a089bb3\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;bottom-to-top&#8221;]<strong>PHILANTHROPY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To implement our strategy of encouraging philanthropy, we focus on advancing the cause of philanthropy broadly and building the general field of volunteerism. We embrace an expansive view of philanthropy\u2014one that includes not only financial giving, but also acts of profound personal generosity, such as organ donation and the adoption of children with special needs.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"514\" data-end=\"907\">We do not support place-based or issue-based philanthropic programs; rather, we focus on advancing the concept of philanthropy across major constituencies in the sector. Our grants supporting volunteerism are limited to broad-based national and international efforts that promote volunteerism, and therefore we do not make grants to individual nonprofits to enhance their volunteer programs.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"1067\">We support donor networks as well as nonprofits that primarily exist to encourage philanthropy, volunteerism, or public service generally for the public good.<\/p>\n<p><strong>COLLABORATION<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We support those nonprofits that have made the joint decision to explore and\/or implement permanent relationships.&nbsp;We support sustained collaborations in all forms, including joint programming, administrative consolidations (sharing office space and\/or services), mergers and acquisitions, associations, and networks.<\/p>\n<p>To see collaboration in action, here are two videos for viewing. The first video, funded by us, describes a unique and powerful form of collective action that has been effectively utilized in armed conflicts around the world and can be applied to many other issues best resolved through collaboration. See it <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/f44265jA3Tk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.&nbsp; The second video illustrates the power of networking with others. In fact, we received a &#8220;First Follower&#8221; award from Social Venture Partners (SVP) International, an international philanthropy network that Lodestar inadvertently founded when we started the second-ever SVP (copying the very successful SVP Seattle) and which now consists of more than 40 affiliates in 8 countries.&nbsp; See it <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=fW8amMCVAJQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-xs&#8221;]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-69ea28a089bce {margin-top: 70px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-69ea28a089bce\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1585304979003{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;background-color: #f9f9f9 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; disable_custom_paddings_tablet=&#8221;true&#8221; disable_custom_paddings_mobile=&#8221;true&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1542290229812{padding-right: 110px !important;padding-left: 110px !important;}&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-xs&#8221;]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-69ea28a089be3 {margin-top: 70px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-69ea28a089be3\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;bottom-to-top&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: right;\"><span class=\"light\">Our Grants<\/span><\/h1>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-69ea28a089bfd {margin-top: 35px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-69ea28a089bfd\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;bottom-to-top&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">For ease of access, we have divided our grants into categories: Philanthropy Grants; Collaboration Grants; Exceptional Grants; and Special Projects. We also have a list of all grants made by the Lodestar family of foundations. We encourage you to review descriptions of our grants by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lodestarfoundation.org\/site\/our-grants\/?grant_keywords=&amp;grant_year=All&amp;grant_category=-1&amp;grant_amount=All&amp;hashed=1\">clicking here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs&#8221;]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-69ea28a089c17 {margin-top: 70px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-69ea28a089c17\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;bottom-to-top&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: right;\"><span class=\"light\">Representative Grants<\/span><\/h1>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-69ea28a089c2b {margin-top: 35px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-69ea28a089c2b\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;bottom-to-top&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">For ease of access, we have divided our grants into the categories listed below. We encourage you to review descriptions of our grants by clicking on the links below.\u00a0 Certain grants are marked with an asterisk (*); they are considered our signature grants and also are listed on a separate page entitled &#8220;Signature Grants.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm&#8221;]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-69ea28a089c45 {margin-top: 70px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-69ea28a089c45\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;bottom-to-top&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"light\">Representative Grants<\/span><\/h1>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-69ea28a089c63 {margin-top: 35px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-69ea28a089c63\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;bottom-to-top&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">For ease of access, we have divided our grants into the categories listed below. We encourage you to review descriptions of our grants by clicking on the links below.\u00a0 Certain grants are marked with an asterisk (*); they are considered our signature grants and also are listed on a separate page entitled &#8220;Signature Grants.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-69ea28a089c77 {margin-top: 50px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-69ea28a089c77\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; disable_custom_paddings_mobile=&#8221;true&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1589414230396{padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221; offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs&#8221;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;left-to-right&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"title-h6\">Philanthropy Grants<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"gem-list lazy-loading gem-list-type-checkbox gem-list-color-5\" ><ul>\n<li>Capacity-building<\/li>\n<li>Volunteerism<\/li>\n<li>Public Service<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;left-to-right&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"title-h6\">Signature Grants<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs&#8221;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;left-to-right&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"title-h6\">Collaboration Grants<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"gem-list lazy-loading gem-list-type-checkbox gem-list-color-5\" ><ul>\n<li>Infrastructure<\/li>\n<li>Operational Support<\/li>\n<li>Research &amp; Education<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;left-to-right&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"title-h6\">Special Projects<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; disable_custom_paddings_mobile=&#8221;true&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1587408733788{padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221; offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-xs&#8221;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;left-to-right&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"title-h6\">Philanthropy Grants<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"gem-list lazy-loading gem-list-type-checkbox gem-list-color-5\" ><ul>\n<li>Capacity-building<\/li>\n<li>Volunteerism<\/li>\n<li>Public Service<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;left-to-right&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"title-h6\">Signature Grants<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-xs&#8221;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;left-to-right&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"title-h6\">Collaboration Grants<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"gem-list lazy-loading gem-list-type-checkbox gem-list-color-5\" ><ul>\n<li>Infrastructure<\/li>\n<li>Operational Support<\/li>\n<li>Research &amp; Education<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;left-to-right&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"title-h6\">Special Projects<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner disable_custom_paddings_mobile=&#8221;true&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1587410038394{padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221; offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm&#8221;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;left-to-right&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"title-h6\">Philanthropy Grants<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"gem-list lazy-loading gem-list-type-checkbox gem-list-color-5\" ><ul>\n<li>Capacity-building<\/li>\n<li>Volunteerism<\/li>\n<li>Public Service<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;left-to-right&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"title-h6\">Collaboration Grants<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"gem-list lazy-loading gem-list-type-checkbox gem-list-color-5\" ><ul>\n<li>Infrastructure<\/li>\n<li>Operational Support<\/li>\n<li>Research &amp; Education<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;left-to-right&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"title-h6\">Special Projects<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;left-to-right&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"title-h6\">Signature Grants<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs&#8221;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;bottom-to-top&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">To see the full extent of our grantmaking, explore a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lodestarfoundation.org\/site\/our-grantees\/\"><strong>complete list<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0of our grantees.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-69ea28a089e05 {margin-top: 70px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-69ea28a089e05\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm&#8221;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;bottom-to-top&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">To see the full extent of our grantmaking, explore a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lodestarfoundation.org\/site\/GrantsListingMay2014.pdf\"><strong>complete list<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0of our grantees.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-69ea28a089e1e {margin-top: 70px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-69ea28a089e1e\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css_animation=&#8221;bottom-to-top&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1588584461684{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.lodestarfoundation.org\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/AdobeStock_327633165.jpg?id=26046) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-69ea28a089e31 {margin-top: 300px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-69ea28a089e31\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1589407498316{background-color: #093fab !important;}&#8221;][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs&#8221;]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-69ea28a089e44 {margin-top: 70px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-69ea28a089e44\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;bottom-to-top&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"light\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\">OUR GRANTS<\/span><\/h1>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-69ea28a089e72 {margin-top: 35px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-69ea28a089e72\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;bottom-to-top&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">For ease of access, we have divided our grants into\u00a0categories:\u00a0 Philanthropy Grants; Collaboration Grants; Exceptional Grants; and Special Projects We also have a list of all grants made by the Lodestar family of foundations. We encourage you to review descriptions of our grants by<\/span> <span style=\"color: #99cc00;\"><a style=\"color: #99cc00;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lodestarfoundation.org\/site\/our-grants\/?grant_year=Any&amp;grant_category=-1&amp;grant_focus_area=Any&amp;grant_amount=Any&amp;hashed=1\">clicking here<\/a><\/span><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-69ea28a089e91 {margin-bottom: 70px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-69ea28a089e91\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;70px&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Our People&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h1|text_align:center&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;15px&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;34088&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1628011258057{margin-bottom: 5px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">JERRY HIRSCH, <span class=\"light\">Chairman<\/span><\/h6>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][modal_popup_box width=&#8221;900&#8243; btnalign=&#8221;center&#8221; titletext=&#8221;&#8221; contentpad=&#8221;40&#8243; contentpad2=&#8221;40&#8243; btn_icon=&#8221;far fa-user-circle&#8221; btntext=&#8221;BIO&#8221; btnclr=&#8221;#000000&#8243; hoverclr=&#8221;#96c434&#8243; btnbg=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; hoverbg=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; bgclr=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; bodybg=&#8221;rgba(0,0,0,0.2)&#8221;]<img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-34092\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lodestarfoundation.org\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/jerry-bio-img-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lodestarfoundation.org\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/jerry-bio-img-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lodestarfoundation.org\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/jerry-bio-img-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lodestarfoundation.org\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/jerry-bio-img-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lodestarfoundation.org\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/jerry-bio-img-256x256.jpg 256w, https:\/\/www.lodestarfoundation.org\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/jerry-bio-img.jpg 940w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">JERRY HIRSCH,&nbsp;<span class=\"light\">CHAIRMAN<\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Jerry Hirsch began his professional career in the computer\/aerospace industry.&nbsp; He then practiced law under constitutional scholar, John P. Frank (noted for his Supreme Court advocacy, such as for school desegregation, leading to the Brown vs. Board of Education decision and for defending Ernesto Miranda \u2013 the \u201cMiranda warning\u201d).&nbsp; He then pursued commercial real estate development and other entrepreneurial activities.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Since 1995, Jerry has spent most of his time in philanthropic pursuits, primarily as founder and chairman of The Lodestar Foundation.&nbsp; Because of the success of Lodestar\u2019s pioneering leadership in advocating and supporting nonprofit collaboration, he was recognized in 2010 by <em>Barron\u2019s Magazine<\/em> by being ranked eleventh among the world\u2019s 25 most effective philanthropists.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Beyond his work with Lodestar, Jerry has pursued promoting peace and\/or stability in the world; he has served on the advisory board of the Global Leadership Foundation, created by former South African President FW de Klerk, has been a multiple speaker and sponsor of the Forum 2000, created by former Czech Republic President Vaclav Havel and serves on the international board of the U.S.\/Middle East Project, created by the Council on Foreign Relations.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Jerry holds a BA from Temple University, a JD (magna cum laude) from the Sandra Day O&#8217;Connor College of Law at ASU,&nbsp;and is an alumnus of The Philanthropy Workshop, created and then operated by The Rockefeller Foundation.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Jerry has been presented with numerous awards for his philanthropic and civic work but has turned most down, believing that others would benefit more from the public recognition.&nbsp; However, he is most proud that his law school, in 2021, for the first time in its fifty-plus year history, created a lifetime achievement award and gave it to him.&nbsp; An even bigger source of pride is his six kids and twelve grandkids.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Jerry is an avid runner (he has completed seven marathons), has hiked Kilimanjaro, the Everest base camp and other exotic treks, enjoys other active sports and poetry, but his greatest passion is trying to repair the world.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">You can learn about Jerry&#8217;s journey to philanthropy and about some of his other views from his talks on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@jerryhirsch1981\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">YouTube<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/modal_popup_box][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;34097&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1628011379246{margin-bottom: 5px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">LOIS SAVAGE, <span class=\"light\">PRESIDENT<\/span><\/h6>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][modal_popup_box width=&#8221;900&#8243; btnalign=&#8221;center&#8221; titletext=&#8221;&#8221; contentpad=&#8221;40&#8243; contentpad2=&#8221;40&#8243; btn_icon=&#8221;far fa-user-circle&#8221; btntext=&#8221;BIO&#8221; btnclr=&#8221;#000000&#8243; hoverclr=&#8221;#96c434&#8243; btnbg=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; hoverbg=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; bgclr=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; bodybg=&#8221;rgba(0,0,0,0.2)&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-34098\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lodestarfoundation.org\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/lois-bio-image-1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lodestarfoundation.org\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/lois-bio-image-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lodestarfoundation.org\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/lois-bio-image-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lodestarfoundation.org\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/lois-bio-image-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lodestarfoundation.org\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/lois-bio-image-1-256x256.jpg 256w, https:\/\/www.lodestarfoundation.org\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/lois-bio-image-1.jpg 940w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">LOIS SAVAGE, <span class=\"light\">PRESIDENT<\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Lois Savage has been involved in the social sector for her entire adult life, initially as a part-time volunteer and then as a board member on various nonprofit and municipal boards and commissions, so it was a logical evolution that, after spending twenty-plus years practicing corporate real-estate law, she decided to embark on a second career in philanthropy. Her timing was synchronistic \u2013 in 1999, as she was exploring her career change, she met Jerry Hirsch as he was deciding to formalize his philanthropy and together, they formed The Lodestar Foundation. Lois has served as president of Lodestar ever since.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">In addition to her Lodestar duties, Lois served as the first executive director of Social Venture Partners Arizona (\u201cSVPAZ\u201d, a venture philanthropy organization initiated by Lodestar) for the first eighteen months of its existence. By virtue of being the second SVP group (modeled after the first Social Venture Partners group in Seattle), SVPAZ inadvertently sparked the formation of Social Venture Partners International (\u201cSVPI\u201d), a network that now consists of more than 40 SVPs around the world; on the tenth anniversary of SVPI, Lodestar was given a specially created \u201cFirst Follower\u201d\u00a0award because of Lois\u2019s\u00a0instrumental role in the organization\u2019s growth.\u00a0\u00a0 She also, along with two other foundation presidents, reinstituted the Arizona Grantmakers Forum (AGF), the primary support and networking organization for the burgeoning community of grantmakers in Arizona.\u00a0AGF recently gave Lois special recognition for her leadership role in the growth of that organization over the past twenty years.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Lois was born and raised in Massachusetts; she holds a B.A, in English from Vassar College, an M.A. in English from Simmons College, and a J.D. (with honors) from Boston University. She and her husband, Steve, have three children and five grandchildren, whom they consider their greatest achievements.<\/p>\n<p>[\/modal_popup_box][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;122745&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1716571818433{margin-bottom: 5px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">KIM TARNOPOLSKI, <span class=\"light\">VP OF PROGRAMS<\/span><\/h6>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][modal_popup_box width=&#8221;900&#8243; btnalign=&#8221;center&#8221; titletext=&#8221;&#8221; contentpad=&#8221;40&#8243; contentpad2=&#8221;40&#8243; btn_icon=&#8221;far fa-user-circle&#8221; btntext=&#8221;BIO&#8221; btnclr=&#8221;#000000&#8243; hoverclr=&#8221;#96c434&#8243; btnbg=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; hoverbg=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; bgclr=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; bodybg=&#8221;rgba(0,0,0,0.2)&#8221;]<img class=\"wp-image-122744 size-medium aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lodestarfoundation.org\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Kim_Tarnopolski_Lodestar_Bio_Photo_rounded-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lodestarfoundation.org\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Kim_Tarnopolski_Lodestar_Bio_Photo_rounded-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lodestarfoundation.org\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Kim_Tarnopolski_Lodestar_Bio_Photo_rounded-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lodestarfoundation.org\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Kim_Tarnopolski_Lodestar_Bio_Photo_rounded-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lodestarfoundation.org\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Kim_Tarnopolski_Lodestar_Bio_Photo_rounded-256x256.jpg 256w, https:\/\/www.lodestarfoundation.org\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Kim_Tarnopolski_Lodestar_Bio_Photo_rounded.jpg 940w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">KIM TARNOPOLSKI, <span class=\"light\">VICE PRESIDENT OF PROGRAMS<\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Kim Tarnopolski is a multi-talented leader and community advocate who brings years of experience from corporate, owner-managed business, and charitable worlds. She is a community builder who excels in building rapport and attracting individuals to causes and organizations. \u00a0Kim is highly motivated with a successful track record of making things happen and getting things done.\u00a0 She is known for quality, exceptional client service, high ethical standards, and a professional reputation.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Kim started her career in corporate America before moving into entrepreneurship to run her own business &#8211; a human resources consulting firm. These two decades of business experience gave her the opportunity to hone her skills in communication, accountability, relationship building, policy and process development, complex decision making and problem solving, and business management.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">After making her impact in the business world, she shifted her focus and priorities to her community.\u00a0 When her daughter was in middle school, she discovered the need and a passion to help youth, teens and young adults maneuver the challenges of adolescence.\u00a0She was actively involved with Teen Lifeline as a board and committee member for several years.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">In 2014, Kim learned about a giving circle model of philanthropy and founded 100+ Women Who Care Valley of the Sun.\u00a0 Through 100WWC, funding, awareness, and exposure have been brought to Phoenix metro nonprofits that are making an incredible impact on the lives of their community members. She is personally responsible for the grant process and communication with their charities. \u00a0As of today, over $1.3 Million has been donated to over 100 local nonprofits.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Kim is an active member of ASU\u2019s Women and Philanthropy group. She is a graduate of the FBI\u2019s Citizen\u2019s Academy.\u00a0 These two organizations provide her with valuable information about our higher education system and risks to our society.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">In 2022, Kim joined The Lodestar Foundation as their Vice President of Programs.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">She is a community steward who has made a Valleywide impact to better the lives and opportunities for others.<\/p>\n<p>[\/modal_popup_box][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">BONNIE FUJII, <span class=\"light\">GRANTS MANAGER<\/span><\/h6>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;15px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">In addition, we strategically engage consultant expertise on an as-needed basis.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;70px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-69ea28a089ea6 {margin-top: 70px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-69ea28a089ea6\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"light\">Our Geographic Focus<\/span><\/h1>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-69ea28a089ebe {margin-top: 35px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-69ea28a089ebe\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">While The Lodestar Foundation is based in Phoenix, Arizona, and a number of our grants support local nonprofits, we are opportunity-driven and our grantmaking is national and international.\u00a0 We constantly seek opportunities that are aligned with our mission and strategies and that include funding partners to participate with us.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-69ea28a089ed0 {margin-bottom: 70px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-69ea28a089ed0\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; 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