“I have found that among its other benefits, giving liberates the soul of the giver.”
— Maya Angelou

Since its founding, The Est Institute has committed to making annual charitable donations.

Here are the places we’ve made an impact so far.

  • Doctors Without Borders

  • American Burn Association
    In honor of Firefighter Brian Diamond and the Sterling Volunteer Fire Company

    The Hippodrome Theatre in Gainesville, Florida

    The University of Florida’s Dr. Edna Saffy Lecture Series in Women’s Studies

    Johns Hopkins Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences

  • The Walk to End Alzheimer’s
    On behalf of Fran Garfinkel

    Bridget’s Cradles
    On behalf of KC and Matt Tregoning, in memory of Alan Tregoning

    Covenant House DC
    On behalf of Chaimaa and Ghita Fekkak

    Penn State THON
    On behalf of Samantha Cormier

  • The George Washington Middle School Orchestra

    The Jane Goodall Institute

    Gin Dance Company

    Kidney Cancer Research Alliance
    On behalf of Kristina Grassi, in memory of John Miller

    Girls Who Code
    On behalf of Arshiya Ansari

Should you wish to make a recommendation about where the Est Institute can direct its philanthropic efforts, email us.

“Philanthropy is commendable, but it must not cause the philanthropist to overlook the circumstances of economic injustice which make philanthropy necessary.”
— Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.