Jeff and Ed: A Story of Love and Giving

Jeff and Ed: A Story of Love and Giving

Jeff Lewy and Ed Eishen made their first gift to Horizons Foundation 34 years ago – in 1990. Their support, however, has always gone beyond writing checks. Jeff served nearly 10 years on Horizons’ board of directors, including a time as board co-chair. Even after his board service, Jeff continued to serve on two different board committees and continued to mentor others. Jeff and Ed established one of the first donor-advised funds at Horizons in 1999, which became critical to the foundation’s impact and growth.

Following Jeff’s death in August 2023, Ed has continued to pursue their philanthropic goals in partnership with the foundation. And in an extraordinary commitment to future generations of LGBTQ people, Jeff and Ed were among the first to share their intention to make a significantly generous legacy gift to Horizons. Jeff and Ed’s gifts, along with those from our other supporters, will ensure that LGBTQ people in the Bay Area live with freedom, dignity, and equality – forever.