The Tomberg Family Philanthropies
The Marty Tomberg Charitable Fund
The Philip and Helen Brecher Charitable Fund
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What is Philanthropy?
1 : goodwill to fellowmen; especially : active effort to promote human welfare
2 a : a philanthropic act or gift b : an organization distributing or supported by philanthropic funds.
Philanthropy goes beyond charity by attempting to address the underlying causes of social problems rather than only providing immediate assistance to those in need.
What is Charity?
1 : generosity and helpfulness especially toward the needy or suffering; also : aid given to those in need b : an institution engaged in relief of the poor c : public provision for the relief of the needy
Highlights
The Tomberg Prize in Environmental Sustainability encourages the development of effective and practical solutions to environmental sustainability by challenging students to dream green. The prize is awarded annually as part of the University of Texas Social Innovation Competition.
News
May, 2011
The $10,000 Tomberg Prize in Environmental Sustainability was awarded to Waste Not Wood
( Dell Social Innovation Challenge )
May, 2010
The $10,000 Tomberg Prize in Environmental Sustainability was awarded to Waste to Watts
( Dell Social Innovation Challenge )
May, 2009
The $10,000 Tomberg Prize in Environmental Sustainability was awarded to SolarCycle
( Texas Non-Profits )
February 3, 2009
Dark Days for Green Energy
( The New York Times )
March 27, 2007
You, Too, Can Be a Banker to the Poor
( The New York Times )
October 13, 2006
Muhammad Yunus and Grameen Bank win Nobel Peace Prize
( People.com )
University of Texas, RGK Center for Philanthropy and Community Service
The RGK Center for Philanthropy and Community Service in the LBJ School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas seeks to build knowledge about nonprofit organizations, philanthropy and volunteerism, and prepare students and practitioners to make effective contributions to their communities and countries. Through its activities in education, research and engagement, the Center expands a regional academic base for studying the policies and practices affecting nonprofits and for contributing to national and international debates about the future of the sector. RGK Center initiatives emphasize collaborative approaches and international perspectives to foster research and dialogue across fields and across borders.
Our involvement: The Marty Tomberg Charitable Fund has financially supported this organization.
Projects We Support
The Tomberg Prize in Environmental Sustainability
The Tomberg Prize in Environmental Sustainability encourages the development of effective and practical solutions to environmental sustainability by challenging students to dream green.
2011 Winner: Waste Not Wood ( http://wastenotwood.wordpress.com )
2010 Winner: Waste to Watts ( http://waste2watts.org )
2009 Winner: SolarCycle ( http://www.anzatechnologies.com )
Support Dates: August, 2008 - December, 2012