Thank you for Celebrating with us!
Thank you to the hundreds of philanthropists, business leaders, elected officials, and leaders from the region’s premier nonprofits who joined us to celebrate all we have accomplished together as we honored the 2024 Montgomery County Philanthropist of the Year.
Meet Our 2024 Montgomery County
Philanthropist of the Year
Bob Buchanan
Bob Buchanan has devoted his life to building strong, vibrant communities. As a third-generation builder/developer, his professional journey led him to found Buchanan Partners, one of the leading full-service real estate firms in the Greater Washington region. While building his business, Bob also became a beloved champion of many vital nonprofits serving Montgomery County, particularly those which champion the arts, help children succeed, and build more equitable communities. By combining his generosity, business acumen, and ability to galvanize others behind worthy causes, his philanthropic leadership has touched the lives of thousands of people across our community.
The Community Foundation is grateful to Bob for setting an inspiring example of what’s possible when one is committed to building communities where all people can reach their full potential.
2024 Celebration Host Committee
Mary Pat Alcus
Terry Beaty
Kevin and Diane Beverly
Shirley Brandman
Robert G. Brewer, Jr.
Patrice King Brickman
Robin Meisner Cameron
Julie Coons
Stewart Edelstein
Michelle Freeman
Sharon Friedman
Stephen S. Fuller
Hope Gleicher and Andy Burness
Solomon Graham
Mimi Brodsky Kress
Catherine Leggett
Cara Lesser
Stacy Murchison
Alice Nappy
Hon. Lily Qi
Patricia and Craig Ruppert
Dwight Schar
Hon. Jeffrey Z. Slavin
Carol Trawick
Cliff and Debbie White
Hon. Anthony A. Williams
Linda and Bob Youngentob
Thank You to Our 2024
corporate event sponsors and Community Champions
BENEFACTORS
Dwight Schar and NVR
Shoenberg Family Fund
LEADERS
Mary Pat and Darren Alcus
Buchanan Partners
David and Ann Flanagan
Carl M. Freeman Foundation
Bob and Linda Youngentob/EYA
PARTNERS
Shirley Brandman and Howard M. Shapiro
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Lesley-Jane Dixon
George Mason University Foundation, Inc.
Alisha and Sean Griffey
Leder Family Foundation
Patricia and Craig Ruppert Family Fund
VisArts
Washington Gas
SUPPORTERS
Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center
Founders Bank
Hope Gleicher and Andy Burness
Mimi Brodsky Kress and Michael Kress
Lerch, Early & Brewer, Chtd
NFP, an Aon company
Pettit Family Charitable Foundation
Rodgers Consulting
Neal and Jennifer Simon
Leslie Smith and Jesse Greenspan
Universities at Shady Grove
PATRONS
Mozella Perry Ademiluyi
Kevin and Diane Beverly
Lois Brodsky
Betty Cameron
Robin and Glen Cameron
CBIZ
Julie Coons
Seth and Karen Bonnie Eaton
Stewart Edelstein
Melanie Folstad, RBC Wealth Management
Sharon and Stephen Friedman
Catherine and Ike Leggett
Rosalyn Levy Jonas
Montgomery College
Craig and Denise Pernick
The Ragen Group at Baird
Joan Schaffer
Blake Thomas
Carol Trawick
United Bank