Michael Eisner’s Fund Puts Focus on Programs That Serve Young and Old
The foundation created by the entertainment mogul Michael Eisner has begun focusing all of its grants on one theme: promoting programs that bring together young and old people to solve problems.
It is thought to be the only philanthropy that is devoted entirely to promoting intergenerational programs.
When they started the foundation in 1996, Michael and Jane Eisner focused exclusively on programs designed to benefit children. The mission seemed to be a good match for Mr. Eisner, who at that time was the chief executive of the Walt Disney Company, the kid-focused entertainment giant.
The new strategy for the foundation’s $8 million per year in grants, says chief executive Trent Stamp, has been several years in the making. It came as a result of the Eisner Foundation’s support of several grantees that took an intergenerational approach.
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