NET WORTH: $310 million
SOURCE OF WEALTH: Avenue Capital
FUNDING AREAS: Education & Youth, Health
OVERVIEW: Sonia Gardner, her brother Marc, and family move philanthropy through the Lasry Family Foundation, whose grantmaking has been rather modest in recent years. According to available tax filings, the foundation did not award any grants in 2017. Gardner steadily supports her alma mater Clark University.
BACKGROUND: Sonia Gardner graduated with her bachelor’s degree from Clark University in 1983 and her J.D. from Cardozo School of Law in 1986. Gardner started as an attorney at investment bank Cowen & Co.'s bankruptcy and reorganization department. In 1995, She co-founded investment firm Avenue Capital with her brother Marc Lasry. The New York based firm manages some $10 billion in assets.
ISSUES:
EDUCATION & YOUTH: Sonia Gardner and her brother Marc both graduated from Clark University, which they support.
HEALTH: Gardner is a member of the board of trustees of The Mount Sinai Medical Center.
LOOKING FORWARD: Gardner is only in her 50s and very much engaged in business. She and her family should be watched for greater giving down the line.
CONTACT:
The Lasry Family Foundation does not provide a clear avenue for getting in touch with the family but below is an address
Lasry Family Foundation
c/o Avenue Capital Group
399 Park Ave.
New York, NY 10022
(212) 878-3572
LINK: Avenue Capital Group