newsletter - The Ben Appelbaum Foundation

ANNUAL REPORT December, 2014
NEWSLETTER
News & Updates for Ben Appelbaum Foundation Supporters
The Ben Appelbaum Foundation
is an organization established to honor the
memory of Ben Appelbaum, a person of
vision, energy and optimism. The Foundation
will continue Ben's tradition of providing
individuals with the inspiration, guidance
and practical assistance they need to
undertake worthwhile entrepreneurial or
charitable activities that offer long-range
benefits to society. Our mentoring and
advisory network is available to qualified
individuals in the Tri-State Metropolitan
area (NY, NJ, CT). The Ben Appelbaum
Foundation is an equal opportunity organization.
From the President
Dear Friends and Supporters,
The Holiday Season is a great time for reflection and planning for the future. Here at the
Ben Appelbaum Foundation we are taking this opportunity to assess our impact over the
past 15 years while simultaneously planning for the next 15.
Doreen Berne, the only executive director we have ever employed, is retiring. In the process of hiring Rebecca Youngerman, the Foundation has embarked on a full throttled
internal review and environmental scan. We hope to spruce up our program offerings and operations in the
coming year to better reflect the current entrepreneurial environment. It should be an exciting enterprise.
We hope you all have a great holiday season and begin the New Year in a vital spirit.
Joe Appelbaum, President
BAF Announces New Board Members and New Executive Director
We are pleased to welcome an exceptional group of new board members in
2014: Shai Vichness, Stacey Antine, Scott McGrath, and Josh Fischer (not
pictured). As a former mentee, Stacey brings an intimate knowledge of what it
takes to start a business and how mentoring can help. Josh and Shai have
strong business credentials and also are longtime friends of the Appelbaum
family. Scott has already helped us create and carry out the first BAF Master
Class program last year with his considerable experience in nonprofit programs
and training. All will be bringing their "A" game to help BAF advise more
mentees. Thank you for joining the team!
Board of Directors
(*Denotes Founders)
Joe Appelbaum,* President
Steven Holt, Vice-President
Richard Malizia,* Treasurer
Jeffry Ackerman*
Stacey Antine
Peter Boritz
Joshua Fischer
Michele Friedman*
Scott McGrath
Arnold Miller
Robert Steele
Douglas Todd
Shai Vichness
Skip Vichness*
Advisory Board
Alan Appelbaum*
Barbara Appelbaum*
(in memoriam)
Sheila Brody*
Fern Cohen*
Hersh Cohen*
Dawn Ewing
Keith Klein
Gregg Licht
Martha Parisian
Stephen Perlo*
Joan Rosen*
Aimee Skier
Henry Skier*
Margery T. Mueller
Executive Director
Rebecca Youngerman
In anticipation of Doreen Berne's retirement at the end of December, we are pleased to welcome Rebecca Youngerman as the new full-time Executive Director, based in New York City. Becca's extensive experience in nonprofit
management and business programming will be a great asset to the organization. She and Doreen will continue to
work together through the end of the year to make the transition smooth and keep all the programs running. Find Becca and BAF on Linked In and share your expertise!
BAF Mentees Win Big!
Congratulations to our Master Class 2014 winner Steve Kaufman, CEO and inventor of Quikiks Hands Free Shoes
(www.quikiks.com). His award included a free entry to the Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership/Workshop In
Business Opportunity (IFELWIBO) Biz Plan & Pitch Competition, and in November, Steve won their finals and a
$10,000 prize! Thanks to IFEL Executive Director Jill Johnson for the opportunity for Steve to take part in the program. (www.wibo.org). Amy Saekow, a new BAF mentee this fall, also won an IFEL/WIBO pitch contest prize of
$1,000 in the food category with her presentation of Tisana Herbal Beverage Elixirs (www.tisana.co).
Mentee Anne Bonfilglio, Founder of the Partnership for Student Advancement,
was a finalist in The Funding Network competition, where she was supported by
pledges of $15,000 in a one-night crowd funding event. PSA provides aptitude testing
and coaching services for high school students from underserved communities
(www.psapartnership.org). TFN has matched more than 5,000 donors with more than
600 projects around the world (www.tfn-usa.org).
Mentee Sue Matthews received the 2014 Mary Schnack
Award from the Women’s Leadership Exchange, for
her work funding pediatric cancer research through the
foundation she started with her daughter Taylor, who
she lost to cancer at age 16, after a 5 year battle. TayBandz/Kids Curing Cancer funds specialized research
projects at MSKCC and NIH. (www.taybandz.org)
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BAF Annual Newsletter December 2014
Director’s Report: Changing of the Guard
After 14 years, I am sadly saying goodbye as the Executive
Director of the Ben Appelbaum Foundation. It has been
quite a journey for me as well as for the organization. When I
started in 2000, the entire board was mentoring just two
mentees, we mailed out quarterly newsletters via snail mail
to about 300 people, and 50 friends and family came to the
annual event at the Hilton.
We’ve often said that if we engage and attract people who did not know Ben,
then we’d have a successful organization. We have certainly achieved that
goal! We’ve grown from those two mentees to nearly 150, and we are adding
more each year. Through our workshops and new think tank programs, we
have worked with more than 100 additional entrepreneurs and managers of
nonprofit organizations. Plus, more experts and advisors have become involved through mentoring, consulting and teaching. We are sending out
monthly email blasts to over 1,500 people, and last year 300 people came to
our annual event at the Yale Club, including many first timers. Our board has
grown as well; we’ve brought on new members, including a younger cohort
and people who did not know Ben.
With Rebecca joining the team as the new full-time Executive Director with an
office in NYC, we will have exactly what is needed for the continued vibrant
growth of the Foundation. She will develop additional outreach and advisory
efforts, keep up with the latest technology and new communication strategies,
and create new programs designed to help even more individuals starting
businesses or nonprofits.
All this has been done in memory of Ben, emulating his encouragement and
enterprising support for so many during his lifetime. I am proud to have been
part of the success and growth of the organization and look forward to a new
generation of innovation with Rebecca at the helm!
Doreen Berne
I am thrilled to join the Ben Appelbaum Foundation and
continue to build on the success driven by BAF’s Board of
Directors and Doreen, while paying tribute to Ben Appelbaum’s entrepreneurial spirit.
For over a dozen years, I have worked with a diverse range
of mission-driven individuals and organizations across the
country. In my recent professional role managing American
University’s business school alumni network, and through my extensive
volunteer experience, I have been fortunate to partner with talented and
passionate people, advancing initiatives that directly serve entrepreneurs and
business owners. I’m honored and excited to apply these experiences as I
lead BAF into this next chapter.
It is an exciting time for NYC’s entrepreneurial population and BAF. In a
November 2014 study, the Center for an Urban Future reported that New
York’s self-employed population has increased more than 30% between 2000
and 2012. I am confident that our mission is now more relevant than ever,
and the opportunity for impact is great.
In fact, I have already experienced the power of our network. During my first
two months, I’ve seen a mentee secure his organization’s trademark with
assistance from a board member, and a 2014 Master Class participant win
the Workshop in Business Opportunities (WIBO) pitch competition, thanks to
a connection from BAF. Another successful early BAF mentee organization
gave back by providing guidance to a current mentee at a recent ThinkTank.
An amazing testament to the Foundation's leadership and our community.
I believe that we can increase our reach by enhancing our existing programs
and strengthening strategic partnerships. We have a tremendous network
of individuals, and important services to offer. I look forward to working with
you to continue Ben’s tradition of providing people with the inspiration,
guidance and practical assistance they need to undertake worthwhile entrepreneurial activities.
Rebecca Youngerman
Spotlight on New Mentees
Marial Quezada & Fantasia Painter: AlterNATIVE Education
We are thrilled to be working with Marial Quezada
and Fantasia Painter, Columbia University graduates who have started a unique nonprofit organization. They were recommended to us via Steve
Holt and Skip Vichness who met Columbia Professor Dan Press at a Facing History event last
year. Dan is the faculty advisor to the group, AlterNATIVE Education, a peer-education and mentorship initiative that partners colleges students with
Native communities. The week-long summer program builds mentor-mentee
relationships where students and alumni from Columbia University visit reservations in New Mexico and teach Native high school youth about their identity and
past. The goal is to form a more engaged, empowered, and educationcentered Native future. (http://anativeeducation.com/) BAF think tank advisors
included Jeff Ackerman, Allison Wittenberg, Dawn Ewing, and Gregg Licht.
Consultant and board coach Michael Davidson is also working with them to
identify and solve start-up nonprofit management issues. (NBC News interview:
http://www.nbcnews.com/news/education/proud-heritage-mentors-teach-native-studentsabout-their-pasts-n184271 )
Dana Wilson & Shurnette Henry, PEAK Program Papillon Financial
Dana Wilson and Shurnette Henry found out about BAF through our 2013
annual event outreach, and they immediately stepped up to the plate by volunteering on some of out think tanks in 2013. This year, they started a new program
as part of their financial services company, Papillon Financial Advisors, and
reached out to BAF for guidance. Our board members Steve Holt and Doug
Todd, along with volunteer advisor Dana Friedman of The Leo Group, participated in a think tank session to offer strategic planning, sales and marketing advice
for their proprietary program, PEAK (Proactively Educating & Acquiring
Knowledge), which combines financial education with life skills exercises and
business training, to help participants understand who they are as it relates to
their money habits. (www.papillonfinancial.com)
“Thank you for assembling this great group of individuals
for us to work with!”
Dana Wilson & Shurnette Henry, Papillon Financial
Ana Lita: Global Bioethics Initiative
Ana Lita is the Executive Director of the Global
Bioethics Initiative, a nonprofit organization
dedicated to promoting interdisciplinary research and public information on bioethical
issues. The organization supports programs
that identify solutions to global health problems,
engage in public debates on emerging technologies and their potential impact at the intersection of health, biotechnology and medicine.
BAF’s think tank advisors, Sharon Douglas, Linda Seligson and Paul Krubiner, provided advice on strategic planning, team management, board development, fundraising and programming ideas. (globalbioethics.org/)
Amy Saekow: Tisana Herbal Beverage Elixir
Amy Saekow was referred to BAF from our strategic partner, Business Mentor
NY, an initiative of New York’s Empire State Development Agency. Amy’s business journey started with a personal need to find herbal remedies for her skin
condition. She gave up a job in finance to create her brand Tisana Herbal
Elixirs, and is currently considering various ways to roll out the product, at health
food stores, farmers markets, yoga studios and spas, etc. Our think tank team of
advisors included former mentee Stacey Antine, CEO of HealthBarn USA,
David Benzaquen and Mary McGovern of Plant Based Solutions, and Rebecca Johnson, a health educator. They provided Amy with great ideas for marketing, production and best practices and connections in the health food industry.
(www.tisana.co)
(New Mentee Spotlight continued on page 4)
BAF Annual Newsletter December 2014
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The BAF Master Class Series
BAF Board members Michele Friedman and Scott McGrath created a Master Class curriculum for a select cohort of BAF mentees in 2013-14. The classes
were held over several months, allowing the mentees to bond and learn from each other, as well as analyze their marketing plan and develop their pitch to investors or donors. The launch night final event provided an opportunity to network with potential investors.
Our Master Class mentees for 2013-14 were: Danny Alotta, Joy Juice; Pamela Capalad & Andrea Ferrero, Pockets Change; Amie Hamlin & Todd Cavaluzzi,
Coalition for Healthy School Food; Melinda Huff, Mirame Swimwear; Steve Kaufman, Quikiks Hands-Free Shoes; Jason Maas, The Artist Volunteer Center;
Sue Matthews, Tay-Bandz Kids Curing Cancer; Berit Rostad, Jennifer
Butts & Trisha Pasternack, The Successful Child; Tabitha St. Bernard,
Tabii Just; Kenrick Wagner, EMBASSY Kids; and Lori Zimmerman,
Pups @ Play Doggie Day Care.
The initial class on branding was presented by Farra Trompeter of Big
Duck, a strategy group for nonprofits. This was followed by a class on
SWOT analysis and competitive scanning by Scott McGrath; a class on
financial operations by Adam Weiss; a practice pitch night; and the culminating launch night final event, in front of investors, donors, and friends.
Thanks to our pitch night practice judges: Lindsey Appelbaum, Jonathan
Lawrence, and Jeremy Lowenstein. And additional special thanks to our
launch night finals judges: Richard Foster, Michael Davidson, and Rick
Finkel. Additional thanks to all the mentors and advisors who helped make
this initial Master Class Series such a success: Michaele Drayer, Adam
Above, left to right: Board members Michele Friedman, Joe Appelbaum with Master Class Jacobs, Robert Long, Arnold Miller, Steve Montgomery, Josh Phillips,
finalists: Steve Kaufman, Amie Hamlin and Todd Cavaluzzi, Melinda Huff, Susan Matthews, David Post, and Bobbi Wittenberg.
and course chairman Scott McGrath.
Left to right:, top row: Pitch night winner Steve Kaufman; Melinda Huff; Amie Hamlin; judges Michael Davidson, Rich Foster, and Rick Finkel.
Bottom row: Group meetings, workshops, and pitch night finals crowd.
Remembering Ben, by Michael Corpuel
Ben and I were both camp directors. He was a warm supportive
colleague. He encouraged me
to become a Board Member of
the American Camping Association which I did. Ben always
was interested in helping others and especially
those in the not-for-profit sector. We worked
together to provide support for a struggling not-for
-profit camp. I always looked forward to working
with him. It was a pleasure and privilege to work
with Ben. And this year BAF connected me with
an agency that helped my organization as well.
Michael Corpuel retiring as Director of the
Preston/Hancock Experience
“My mentors and I touch base
“Thank you so much for all
your help this year.
I’ve
every 2 weeks or so via phone,
learned so much and met so
helping
with
Quickbooks.
many great people. I truly can't
They’ve given me a timetable to
thank you enough. It’s been so great being work on the business plan. Thanks for all the
a part of BAF and I look forward to contin- contacts!”
uing working with you!
Tabitha St. Bernard, Tabii Just Designs
Daniel Alotta, Joy Juice
“Just wanted to thank you again
for organizing the think tank, it
was so helpful and I have had
several really meaningful discussions off
line, and it is just the beginning!”
Jason Maas, The Artist Volunteer Center
“Thank you again for an incredible learning experience. The
whole BAF community is warm,
welcoming and knowledgeable. I gained
much insight from the Master Class series.
I look forward to being a part of the BAF
community for years to come. I appreciate
everything you guys have done to help
Mirame grow. Business has already doubled
from last year!”
Melinda Huff, Mirame Swimwear
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BAF Annual Newsletter December 2014
Thank You to Our Volunteers and Advisors
BAF Workshops and Classes
We want to acknowledge some recent think tank consultants, mentors and
advisory team members, including many former mentees, who met with
mentees to help them set goals, suggest solutions, and make new industry
contacts. Thank you! Our mentees couldn’t succeed without your help!
In 2014 we held a number of workshops in addition to our Master Class program. Michael
Davidson, aka “The Board Coach,” presented
two very successful workshops for nonprofits:
Managing Working Boards and Board Dynamics.
Both were enthusiastically received and well
attended by our mentees and outsiders.
Daniel Alotta, JoyJuice.org: Steve Holt and
David Post (pictured with Danny, right )
Althea Gordon-Scott, Youth With A Purpose: Jessica Lauredan, former mentee
Andree Saunders (pictured at left with
Althea, center)
Les Judd, Green City Challenge: Former mentee
Osiris James (with Les, right)
Steve Kaufman, Quikiks: Rich Foster, Larry Tarica,
Arnold Miller
Michael Davidson and attendees at the June Board Dynamics Workshop.
Spotlight on New Mentees (continued)
Althea Gordon-Scott: Youth with a Purpose
Ana Lita, Global Bioethics Initiative: Sharon Douglas, Linda Seligson, Paul
Krubiner
Jason Maas, The Artist Volunteer Center: Shahrina
Ankhi-Krol (pictured at right with Jason), Tom Campagna, Jeanine Davis, Veena Shetty, Steve Montgomery, Jonathan Lawrence
Althea Gordon-Scott is a teacher in the NY City schools who has created an
after school program to teach SAT prep to high school students from underserved communities, along with other educational activities to foster personal
achievement and responsibility. Our think tank advisors included former
mentee Andree Sanders of Trips for Kids and Jessica Lauredan from the
New York Lawyers for the Public Interest, who have offered suggestions on
receiving nonprofit status and formulating youth programming.
Naomi Wolf: Adam’s Hope House
Fantasia Painter & Marial Quezada: AlterNATIVE Education: Dan Press, Jeff Ackerman,
Michael Davidson, Dawn Ewing, Gregg Licht,
Allison Wittenberg (pictured with Marial, left)
Berit Rostad, Trisha Pasternack, Jennifer Butts: The Successful Child:
Bobbi Wittenberg, Johanna Skier, Robyn Tanne, Kelly & Mike Cohen
Amy Saekow, Tisana Herbal
Elixirs: Former mentee Stacey
Antine, David Benzaquen, Mary
McGovern, Rebecca Johnson
(pictured at left with Amy,
center)
Naomi Wolf’s son Adam committed suicide after being released from a short
term hospital confinement. There was no legal way to provide additional services for him. Through the nonprofit organization, Adam’s Hop e House, Naomi is committed to raising awareness of this problem and providing a place
where young people can go to find hope and support. Our think tank team
included former mentee and founder of COPE Lillian Julien, her colleague
Richard Berg, CPA David Schuster, and board development expert Karen
Signoracci-Suero, and Aimee Skier. They have helped Naomi with strategic
planning, board development ideas and insurance questions.
(www.adamshopehouse.com)
Lisa Rosen: Oh My Girls
Lisa Rosen started Oh My Girls, an amazing teen space in Syosset Long
Island, designed to give young girls a place to participate in healthy life style
activities, exercise, cooking fun meals, and sharing personal stories to help
each other. The versatile physical space is unused during the school day, so
an effort was made to consider marketing ideas and make contacts for additional use during the down time. Think tank advisors included graphic designer
Jeannine Davis and event planner Cindy Mardenfeld. (omygirls.com)
How You Can Help
Dana Wilson & Shurnette Henry, Papillon Financial: Doug
Todd, Dana Friedman, Shai
Vichness, Steve Holt (team
pictured at right)
Naomi Wolf, Adam’s Hope House: Former mentee Lillian Julien, Richard
Berg, Karen Signoracci-Suero, David Shuster, Amie Skier
Matthew Young, African Drum and Dance: Former mentee Adam Jacobs,
Heidi Kim, Matthew Troy
You can help our mentees gain the essential skills they need to start and grow
their businesses or nonprofits. New advisors are needed for our incoming
mentees for 2015. Our think tank sessions cover many skill sets for specific
industry topics, nonprofits, the arts, real estate, accounting, legal services and
more. Contact us to become a mentor, think tank advisor, teach a seminar,
suggest connections or recommend help for any of our mentees. To recommend a mentee candidate, our application can be found on our website:
www.benappelbaumfoundation.org. Of course we hope you will follow the
links to make a secure donation to support BAF’s outreach, programs, and
ongoing work to help our mentees. If you are interested in making a workshop presentation or help with expertise, suggestions or references, please
contact: [email protected] or call 646-847-2110.
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THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SUPPORTERS
The Board of Directors of The Ben Appelbaum Foundation would like to thank the following donors through whose generous gifts we are able to
honor Ben’s memory by continuing to help others in his name. We consider this to be a fitting tribute to a wonderful man--doing good works in his
name so that his memory and legacy will live on. We thank each and every one of you for making one of Ben’s dreams become a reality.
Jeff Ackerman & Andrea
Goodman
Peter, Liz & Jonah Adler
Eric Altschuler, M.D.
Mark & Lynn Altschuler
Randy & Cheryl Altschuler
Alan Z. Appelbaum
Barbara Appelbaum
David Appelbaum
Jeremy Appelbaum
Joe Appelbaum
Josh Appelbaum
Shane Appelbaum
Tillie Appelbaum
Jane Arcaya, Alyssa, Molly &
Sarah
The Asher Family Foundation
Kenneth Asher
Richard & Beverly Ashworth
Atlas, Pearlman, Trop &
Borkson
Pamela Lauren Bathgate
Banner Day Camp
David Barkin
Walter & Jane Beier
Michael & Doreen Berne
Rosalind P. Bleecker
Bruce & Mindee Block
Elliot & Anne Bloom
Peter & Hillari Boritz
Lois Bortz
Barry & Jane Boxer
Deirdre Breen
Stanley & Marilyn Breitner
Bill & Ellen Broderick
Sheila Brody
Thomas Kimball Brooker, Jr.
Herbert & Arline Brotspies
Bryn Mawr Camp
Sasha & Judy Bunchuk
Mark & Frankie Busch
Camp Laurel/Laurel South
Sean Clancy & Dina Cellini
Robert Clare
Robert Chaiklin
Champion Day Camp
Stuart & Cheryl Chuzmir
Allan & Joyce Cohen
Hersh & Fern Cohen
Joe & Ami Cohen
Michael & Carol Cohen
Richard & Sharon Cohen
Robert & Andrea Cohen
The Frederick S. & Dorothy S.
Coleman Foundation
Tom & Michelle Coleman
John E. & Shirley Conner
Michael & Tracy Cook
Patrick & Kate Cook
The COPE Foundation
Michael H. Corpuel
Philip & Gloria Cowen
Philip & Melissa Crew
Crestwood Country Day
School
Edna B. Davis
Gerald W. Davis
William J. Davis
David & Gail Deutsch
Rebecca Diamondstein
Michael Doheny
William & Janci Dorfman
Kenneth & Sandra Dorman
Paul Dorr
Burton & Michaele Drayer
Elmwood Nursery School
Elmwood Summers
Bonnie Feinberg
Joseph & Sherry Felson
Mike & Lynda Finkelstein
Joshua Fischer & Mina Coide
Robert & Joyce Fischer
Paula Freedman
Elaine Fried
Michele Friedman/.
Sadie Friedman
David & Gail Furman
Jeremy & Linda Gaynor
Dr. Mark Gilbert
Harold & Sylvia Glick
Hermie Glick
Michael & Susan Glick
Natalie Godin
Ed & Natalie Goldberg
Stan & Starr Goldberg
Deborah Gorin
Bill & Jody Gorin
Kenneth & Bonnie Green
Larry & Theresa Greene
Harold Grinspoon
Amy Bobrow Gross
Richard & Gina Gross
Steven, Sheila & Evan Gross
Ted Halpern
Holly Hamburg
Harbor Haven Day Camp
Harbor Hills Day Camp
Irving & Joan Heller
Robert & Jacqueline Helpern
Jessica Hemmerdinger
Betty Trock Hendler
Herb & Bonnie Hirsch
Marc & Rona Honigfield
Arthur & Linda Horlick
Helen Horowitz
Margaret Jacobs & George
Rosenberg
Keith & Joan Jampolis
Anne Janiak
Jones Lang LaSalle America
Harold & Trudy Johnson
Robert H. Josephson
Lillian Julien
Gary & Lisa Kabol
Dan & Jane Kagan
Harriett Kaplan
Lois & Robert Kaplan
Marcia Kapp
Dr. Philip & Leslie Katz
Edward & Zona Kaufman
Jeff & Vicki Kaufman
Victor & Loretta Kaufman
Joel & Nancy Kaye
Patricia Kenner
Alicia Kershaw
Jerry & Marcia Kirschenbaum
Barry & Christine Kleeman
Herb & Pauline Kleiman
Harvey & Marilyn Klein
Richard & Nan Klein
Michael Kolojejchick
Dr. & Mrs. Robert Koppel
Sanford & Carol Krieger
Richard Larkin
Esther Laufman
Christine LeFrancois
David Lenkowski
Richard & Susan Levin
Esther G. Levine Philanthropic
Fund
Michael & Esther Levine
Barry & Nancy Levy
Marjorie Levy
Richard J. Levy
Gregory Licht
Robert & Phyllis Light
Michael& Brenda Lipman
John & Zena Lisa
Max & Ruth Lourie
Dr. William D. Lubart
Terri Lynn
Richard & Joan Malizia
Michael & Denise Mandelbaum
Robert & Evelyn Mantin
Jill Markowitz
Barbara Mayer
Robert F. Meehan
Robert Meister
Dale M. Meltzer
Howard & Jane Menell
Arnold & Marilyn Miller
William Miller
Dr. Michael & Sheri Milone
Les Milstein
Mohawk Day Camps
Raymond P. Monico
Larry S. Morreale
Mount Tom Day Camp
H. Herbert Myers Foundation
Herb & Susie Myers
John & Margie Myers
Martin & Helene Myers
George & Jackie Myles
David & Helen Nagusky
Dr. Gordon & Lynda Newman
Larry & Vita Orenstein
Douglas Oringer
Michael & Abby Oringer
Stan & Joan Orsolek
Ralph & Maria Palmieri
Ernie & Nancy Panza
Paper Rox Scissors Media
Abe Penner
Jeffrey & Phyllis Penner
Lionel & Barbara Perlo
Stephen S. Perlo
Scott Perlo
Solomon & Debra Perlo
Corey Petrella & Maria Panetta
Pierce Country Day School
Steven & Ellen Podolsky
Mark & Alina Press
Steven Press
Scott & Andrea Ralls
Ramapo Country Day Camp
Dennis Ratner
Marc & Linda Reinig
Matthew Rice
Richloom Fabrics Group
Tom Riddleberger
Adam Roberts
Richard & Doris Rosen
Robert S. & Joan B Rosen
Barbara Rosenberg & Stanton
Weinberger
Irving & Alice Rosenberg
Neal & Amy Rosenberg
Neil Rothstein
Dan & Michelle Rubin
Ed & Bunny Rubin
Barbara Russell
The Samuels Foundation
Rose Saposnick
Steve & Barbara Schainman
Robert & Chrysalyne Schmults
Bruce Schnittman
Stephen Schwartz
Steve & Evie Schwartz
James & Diane Schwarz
Elliot & Meg Sealove
Robert Sedlack
Jay & Felice Seeman
Marc & Judith Seigerman
Alan Shakin
Jill Shapiro
Shirley Shatzky
Jodi Shulman
Marion Siegel
David Silverstein
Irvin Simon Photographers
Janet L. Simpson
Joel & Karen Sirkin
The Skier Foundation
Randee Solomon
Sandra Solomon
Constance Southwick
Ron & Renee Spiegel
Kenneth Squire
Robert D. Steele
Amy Stein
Anthony Stein
Eric Stein
George Stein
Muriel Stein
Robert & Lois Sucharzski
Howard & Shirley Swidler
Diane Tabakman
Bruce & Meryl Tabatchnick
Lon & Marcia Tabatchnick
Stewart & Emily Tabin
David & Shelly Tager
Robyn Tanne
John Richard Tesone
Butch & Ellen Thomas
Margery Thomas
Douglas & Elisa Todd
Tia Torch
Gary & Debra Trock
The Vichness Family Foundation
Doug Volan
Stephen & Amy Weil
Herman & Sue Weinberg
Robert & Patricia Weiner
Steve & Fran Weiss
Donald & Rhoda White
Jani Brokow Williams
Drs. Paul & Judy Willis
Karen Willsky
Stanley & Rhoda Willsky
Jerry & Karen Wilson
Stephanie Wortel
Martin & Louise Zelnick
This listing reflects contributions received through November 30, 2014. To make a donation to this extraordinary charity which focuses on helping others fulfill their entrepreneurial
dreams, contributions can be sent to: The Ben Appelbaum Foundation, 175 Varick Street, 6th floor, New York, NY 10014. Donations also may be made via our secure link at
www.benappelbaumfoundation.org. All contributions are tax deductible. The names of all donors will be listed in our newsletter. For questions, please call Rebecca Youngerman,
Executive Director, 646-847-2110, or email [email protected].
Sponsorship Opportunities for 2015: Please consider a generous donation to support these events
Wednesday, March 11, 2015: BAF 16th Annual Gala Reception and Networking Event at the Yale Club, NYC
Ongoing in Spring 2015: The Ben Appelbaum Foundation Master Class Series and more workshops open to the community
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The Ben Appelbaum Foundation’s 16th annual reception and networking event
Wednesday, March 11, 2015 from 6 to 8 pm at the Yale Club, NYC… Hope to see you there!
Selected photos from 2014’s reception. More pictures available on our website: www.benappelbaumfoundation.org