Endowed and Named Fellowships
Many donors to the Hertz Foundation are looking for a more personalized experience with a long-term connection to the breakthrough research they’re supporting.
Through an endowed or named fellowship, you can honor a person or organization of your choice while directing your donation toward efforts you believe in. Both types of fellowships can be established by individuals, families, groups, or organizations.
Endowed Fellowship
An investment of $1 million funds one new Hertz Fellow every five years in perpetuity, providing a lasting legacy to you or the person or organization you choose to name.
Named Fellowship
An investment of $250,000, or $50,000 annually for five years funds one Hertz Fellow for their entire fellowship.
When you support the Hertz Foundation through an endowed or named fellowship, you have the opportunity to meet the innovators and receive firsthand updates on their research and careers. You’ll also be recognized in publication citations for the critical role you played in supporting their work and enabling them to pursue bold ideas.
If you have questions or want to discuss special circumstances surrounding your gift, please don't hesitate to contact our development office by calling 925.373.1642 (ext. 3) or submitting our Contact Us form. We're happy to help you develop a giving plan that works for you.
Endowed Fellowships
Hertz Board of Directors, Family and Friends
Lee A. Swanger
Ray Sidney and John Wakerly
Named Fellowships
Alfred Spector and Rhonda Kost
David Cohan, Sharon Jacobs, and Seth and Carol Stein
Stephen and Betsy Fantone
Shanahan Family Charitable Foundation
David Galas and Diane Isonaka
Chris Loose, Lee Swanger and Christian T. Wentz
By recommendation of Eric and Wendy Schmidt
3 fellowships to be announced in 2024
Anonymous
Nathan Myhrvold and Rosemarie Havranek