2024 Celebration of Philanthropy

More than 450 leading changemakers came together to celebrate the vibrant spirit of our community and the extraordinary efforts of our donors and partners who have been instrumental in shaping our region’s philanthropic journey.

The Celebration is designed to be a festival of community spirit, featuring captivating live performances and providing ample networking opportunities with the region's leading changemakers and influencers. We invite you to be part of this dynamic gathering as we reflect on our shared achievements and envision a brighter future for our region where every person prospers.

We were thrilled to honor Alex Orfinger with the 2024 Spirit of Philanthropy Award. Alex has made a significant impact on our region through his dedication to working at the intersection of business and community.

Your ticket grants you exclusive access to:

• Presentation of the Spirit of Philanthropy Award to Alex Orfinger.

• Live performances from local artists and nonprofit arts organizations.

• A lively networking reception with gourmet food stations and an open bar.

• Exclusive after-hours access to the historic National Building Museum.

Meet Our 2024 honoree

Alex Orfinger

The Community Foundation is thrilled to honor Alex Orfinger with the 2024 Spirit of Philanthropy Award. Working at the intersection of business and community, Alex’s work shines a light on vital social issues such as economic recovery and income disparity, and why these issues matter to the business community.  He is actively engaged in the philanthropic community and has made a significant impact on our region through his investment of time and resources to support some of the region’s leading nonprofit organizations.

Alex believes what is good for business is also good for the greater community. Alex is a champion of collaboration and is dedicated to developing relationships that strengthen the connection among business leaders and between the business and philanthropic communities.

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Celebration Host Committee

Many Thanks To Our Community Champions & Celebration Sponsors For Your Support!

Innovator

Benefactors

Leaders

Darren, Claire and Colin Alcus

Amazon

Anonymous

Andersen

Bainum Family Foundation

Bank of America

David Bradt and Diane Tipton

Scott and Patrice Brickman Family Foundation

Deloitte

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

Charito and Bill Kruvant

Leder Family Foundation

Richard E. and Nancy P. Marriott Foundation

PNC Bank

PwC

David and Peggy Shiffrin

Neal and Jennifer Simon

Dick Snowdon

The University of Maryland

Alex Orfinger and Cal Bowie/Washington Business Journal

Linda and Bob Youngentob/EYA

Washington Gas

Partners

Baker Tilly

BDO

Diane & Norman Bernstein Foundation

Rohit Bhayana

CBRE

Lesley-Jane Dixon

The Durant Family Charitable Foundation

Chevy Chase Trust

Kenny Emson

England Family Foundation

EY

Goodwill of Greater Washington

Barbara Garlock

Colin and Gabby Goddard

The Solomon and Dorothy Graham Charitable Fund

Alisha and Sean Griffey

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Imagination Stage

The Honorable Jolene Ivey

Joseph, Greenwald, & Laake, PA

Kaiser Permanente 

Kay Family Foundation

Rachel Kronowitz and Mark Lewis

Leadership Greater Washington

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission

Eugene and Agnes E. Meyer Foundation

Northern Virginia Community College

O’Malley, Miles, Nylen & Gilmore, PA

Petersen Family Foundation

Pettit Family Charitable Foundation

Prince George’s Community College

Patricia and Craig Ruppert Family Fund

Rand* Construction

SEI

William W. Taylor, III

The Traffic Group

The Honorable Ingrid Watson

Wealthspire Advisors

Erica Webber

Supporters

The Arc Prince George’s County

Bell Creek Consulting

Kevin and Diane Beverly

Hope Gleicher and Andy Burness

Charles P. Johnson & Associates, Inc

Clean Water Partnership

Dorn Family Charitable Fund

Claire Engers and David Silberman

M. H. Jim Estepp, Greater Prince George’s Business Roundtable

Jeff and Anne Gunsteens

Kerry-Ann Hamilton

Artis Hampshire-Cowan

The Hansan Family Foundation

CL Hatcher LLC

The Ivy Community Charities of Prince George’s County, Inc

Jubilee Housing

Kaufman Fund for Education

Mimi Brodsky Kress and Michael Kress

LEARN Foundation

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission

Barbara Mullenex

Multicorp, Inc.

NAI The Michael Companies Inc

NFP

Northern Virginia Health Foundation

Craig and Denise Pernick

Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation

Daniel Rico

Rodgers Consulting

Shipley & Horne

Bobbi and Larry Shulman

Leslie Smith and Jesse Greenspan

United Bank

The Universities at Shady Grove

Urban Atlantic

Wegmans

Werrlein Properties, LLC

Zuckerman Spaeder

Patrons

Bazilio Cobb Associates CPA

Chuck Bean

Bowie State University

Lois Brodsky

Betty Cameron

Robin and Glen Cameron

Lyles Carr

Dewberry

Mike Echols/Max Cybersecurity LLC

Stewart Edelstein

Lanta Evans-Motte, RICP, RFC- Investment Advisor

Fine Earth Landscape, Inc

The Honorable Wanika B. Fisher

Ford Foundation

Founders Bank

Susan G. Freed

G.S. Proctor & Associates, Inc.

Robinson & Geraldo, Attorneys and Manuel & Ingrid Geraldo

Mark and MaryGrace Gudis

Anne Ryan Harrison

Kaufman Fund for Education

The Lancaster and Walker Family Fund

Rosalyn Levy Jonas 

Catherine and Ike Leggett

Marcum LLP

MarcusBonsib, LLC

Daniel and Karen Mayers

Connie McGuire

Rick McUmber and Melanie Folstad

Mission Partners

Montgomery College

The Honorable Eric Olson

The Honorable Krystal Oriadha

Reid Community Development Corporation

Reston Limousine

Dr. Marcia Robinson/MSR & Associates

Rosslyn Business Improvement District

Swapan and Mandira Sarkar

Lisa and Peter Scott

Social Driver and Anthony Shop and Thomas Sanchez

Howard Stone

Blake Thomas

Carol Trawick

Truist

Greg Wells

*As of 8/5/2024

Past Civic Spirit Award honorees

Former First Lady Mrs. Laura Bush

The Morris & Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation

A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation

Carol Thompson Cole

Terri Freeman

Lynne and Joe Horning and the Horning Family Fund

Alexine Clement Jackson

Robert Linowes

J.W. “Bill” Marriott Jr.

Mario Morino

Vicki & Roger Sant

Richard W. Snowdon, III

Patty Stonesifer and Martha’s Table

Robert G. Templin, Jr.

Anthony Williams