Co-Founder
The Broad Foundations
As co-founder of The Broad Foundations, Edythe Broad has devoted her life to transformative philanthropy alongside her late husband Eli. After establishing The Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation in 1967 and The Broad Art Foundation in 1984, they committed to full-time giving in 1999, focusing on public K-12 education, scientific and medical research, the arts, and civic transformation in Los Angeles. To date, their investments have exceeded $4 billion. The Broads were also among the first signatories of the Giving Pledge, committing to donate 75% of their wealth.
Favorite charity or cause: Public libraries
Favorite book: “Cutting for Stone” by Abraham Verghese
Favorite quote: “We in America do not have government by the majority. We have government by the majority who participate.” – Unknown
YEARS ON LA500: 6 Years on the LA500
