Eugene P. Stein is President and CEO of the Tikun Olam Foundation in Los Angeles, CA, and Treasurer of the Board of Directors of ZERO TO THREE.
Contributions to The Field
Mr. Stein co-founded the Tikun Olam Foundation in 2001 with his wife, Mindy. He serves as president of this foundation whose mission is to help vulnerable children by providing support to the child, the family, and the community. It promotes the education and nurturing of these children so they become responsible, successful, and caring individuals. The focus of grantmaking is on early childhood development. To encourage meaningful and continuing public funding of early childhood development research and programs, Mr. Stein is committed to educating the public about the importance of these efforts. To this end, the Tikun Olam Foundation has funded a full time journalist position at Southern California Public Radio and has sponsored forums for philanthropists, business people, and civic leaders.
Affiliations
- Board of Trustees, Pitzer College
- Board of Directors, Los Angeles Music Center Opera
- Board of Trustees, Jewish Community Foundation
- Investment and Finance Advisory Committee, City of La Canada—Flintridge
- Former Vice Chairman and Director, Capital Group
Recent Honors/Awards/Recognition/Books Published
Mr. Stein received the “Spirit of Humanity Award” from the Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles and the “Saving the World for Children Award” from the Children’s Bureau of Los Angeles, CA.
