Discounted tickets are available for young professionals/emerging philanthropists
and nonprofit staff.

2024 Celebration of Philanthropy

Thursday, March 21, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Join us for an evening celebrating 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 are 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.

featured Performers

 
 
 
 
 
 

Celebration Host Committee

David Bradt and Diane Tipton (Co-Chairs)

Rosie Allen-Herring   

  Jeremy Blank   

Lyles Carr  

Artis Hampshire-Cowan

Allison Cryor DiNardo

Kathy Hollinger

  Debbi Jarvis

 Beth Johnson

Brian Kenner

Dr. Anne Kress

Charito Kruvant

Rachel Kronowitz (Co-Chair)

Patricia Mathews

Daniel Mayers

Catherine Meloy

Barbara Mullenex

Derrick Perkins

 Linda Rabbitt

Kevin Reynolds

 Kyle Schoppmann

Anthony Shop

Kevin Smithson

Mahan Tavakoli

Bill Taylor

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


Find out how you can sponsor the Celebration of Philanthropy and highlight your commitment to making the region a more just and equitable place to live, work, and thrive.


 

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Benefactors

DECKER ANSTROM AND SHERRY HIEMSTRA

The NORTON FOUNDATION

SHOENBERG FAMILY FUND

STERLING SPEIRN AND DIANA AVIV

 
 

Leaders

Darren, Claire and Colin Alcus

Amazon

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

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

Chevy Chase Trust

Kenny Emson

England Family Foundation

EY

Goodwill of Greater Washington

Barbara Garlock

The Solomon and Dorothy Graham Charitable Fund

Alisha and Sean Griffey

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Kaiser Permanente 

Kay Family Foundation

Rachel Kronowitz and Mark Lewis

Leadership Greater Washington

Eugene and Agnes E. Meyer Foundation

Northern Virginia Community College

Pettit Family Charitable Foundation

Patricia and Craig Ruppert Family Fund

Rand* Construction

SEI

William W. Taylor, III

Wealthspire Advisors

Supporters

Bell Creek Consulting

Kevin and Diane Beverly

Hope Gleicher and Andy Burness

Dorn Family Charitable Fund

Claire Engers and David Silberman

Jeff and Anne Gunsteens

Kerry-Ann Hamilton

Jubilee Housing

Kaufman Fund for Education

Mimi Brodsky Kress and Michael Kress

LEARN Foundation

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission

Barbara Mullenex

NFP

Northern Virginia Health Foundation

Craig and Denise Pernick

Bobbi and Larry Shulman

Leslie Smith and Jesse Greenspan

United Bank

The Universities at Shady Grove

Zuckerman Spaeder


Patrons and friends of Alex

The Arc Prince George’s County

Chuck Bean

Lois Brodsky

Betty Cameron

Robin and Glen Cameron

Lyles Carr

Stewart Edelstein

Ford Foundation

Susan G. Freed

G.S. Proctor & Associates, Inc.

Mark and MaryGrace Gudis

Artis Hampshire-Cowan

Kaufman Fund for Education

The Lancaster and Walker Family Fund

Rosalyn Levy Jonas 

Catherine and Ike Leggett

Daniel and Karen Mayers

Connie McGuire

Rick McUmber and Melanie Folstad

Reston Limousine

Rosslyn Business Improvement District

Lisa and Peter Scott

Shipley & Horne

Social Driver and Anthony Shop and Thomas Sanchez

Howard Stone

Blake Thomas

Carol Trawick

Truist

*As of 3/15/2024

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

Carol Thompson Cole, 2018 Civic Spirit Award Recipient, and Patty Stonesifer, 2017 Civic Spirit Award Recipient, at the 2018 Celebration of Philanthropy.

Carol Thompson Cole, 2018 Civic Spirit Award Recipient, and Patty Stonesifer, 2017 Civic Spirit Award Recipient, at the 2018 Celebration of Philanthropy.