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Not everyone can spend their life's work pursuing social justice. However, all of us can make a small contribution to those who do.
~ Brian Lewinstein

make a difference

Not everyone can spend their life's work pursuing social justice. However, all of us can make a small contribution to those who do.
~ Brian Lewinstein

make a difference

Not everyone can spend their life's work pursuing social justice. However, all of us can make a small contribution to those who do.

Brian Lewinstein

because of Brian

Brian was a regular guy who had enormous gifts to share with the world. He was unique in his combination of intellect, sensitivity, quiet humor & unpretentiousness.

Brian left us suddenly and far too soon in a tragic hiking accident in 2018. He was 23.

His days with us were too few, but they were filled with life, love and purpose. Committed to social justice issues, Brian looked forward to a career in public interest law helping underserved communities.

Brian believed he could Make a Difference. And he has. And we can too. Help us support those who can manifest his life’s ambitions.

because of Brian

Brian was a regular guy who had enormous gifts to share with the world. He was unique in his combination of intellect, sensitivity, quiet humor & unpretentiousness.

Brian left us suddenly and far too soon in a tragic hiking accident in 2018. He was 23.

His days with us were too few, but they were filled with life, love and purpose. Committed to social justice issues, Brian looked forward to a career in public interest law helping underserved communities.

Brian believed he could Make a Difference. And he has. And we can too. Help us support those who can manifest his life’s ambitions.

because of Brian

Brian was a regular guy who had enormous gifts to share with the world. He was unique in his combination of intellect, sensitivity, quiet humor & unpretentiousness.

Brian left us suddenly and far too soon in a tragic hiking accident in 2018. He was 23.

His days with us were too few, but they were filled with life, love and purpose. Committed to social justice issues, Brian looked forward to a career in public interest law helping underserved communities.

Brian believed he could Make a Difference. And he has. And we can too. Help us support those who can manifest his life’s ambitions.

our mission

Created to celebrate his memory, the Brian Lewinstein Foundation supports social justice advocates.

Our mission is to empower people and programs dedicated to a more just, equitable society.

We connect donors for social action with aspiring change agents and institutions dedicated to making a difference.

our mission

Created to celebrate his memory, the Brian Lewinstein Foundation supports social justice advocates.

Our mission is to empower people and programs dedicated to a more just, equitable society.

We connect donors for social action with aspiring change agents and institutions dedicated to making a difference.

our mission

Created to celebrate his memory, the Brian Lewinstein Foundation supports social justice advocates.

Our mission is to empower people and programs dedicated to a more just, equitable society.

We connect donors for social action with aspiring change agents and institutions dedicated to making a difference.

our
recipients

2018 - 2024

the difference makers

Brian Lewinstein Foundation

Berkeley Law School
Brian Lewinstein Social Justice Scholarship - Recipients
Vanessa Hernandez
Kara L. Gordon
Alexis Guillermo Buz
Joy Navarro
Chloe Pan
Ishvaku Vashishtha
Angelica Rodriguez
Amber M. Jimenez
Jack Donahue
Nazeerah M. Ali
Matthew Fernades
Margarita Akopyan
Equal Justice America & East Bay Community Law Center
Brian Lewinstein Youth Justice Fellowship - Recipients
Yasmine Tager
Shazzy Kamali
Kaya McRuer

our recipients

2018 - 2024

the difference makers

Brian Lewinstein Foundation

Berkeley Law School
Brian Lewinstein Social Justice Scholarship - Recipients
Vanessa Hernandez
Kara L. Gordon
Alexis Guillermo Buz
Joy Navarro
Chloe Pan
Ishvaku Vashishtha
Angelica Rodriguez
Amber M. Jimenez
Jack Donahue
Nazeerah M. Ali
Matthew Fernades
Margarita Akopyan
Equal Justice America & East Bay Community Law Center
Brian Lewinstein Youth Justice Fellowship - Recipients
Yasmine Tager
Shazzy Kamali
Kaya McRuer

our recipients

2018 - 2024

the difference makers

Brian Lewinstein Foundation

Berkeley Law School
Brian Lewinstein Social Justice Scholarship Recipients
Vanessa Hernandez
Kara L. Gordon
Alexis Guillermo Buz
Joy Navarro
Chloe Pan
Ishvaku Vashishtha
Angelica Rodriguez
Amber M. Jimenez
Jack Donahue
Nazeerah M. Ali
Matthew Fernades
Margarita Akopyan
Equal Justice America & East Bay Community Law Center
Brian Lewinstein Youth Justice Fellowship Recipients
Yasmine Tager
Shazzy Kamali
Kaya McRuer

support his legacy

our partners

and programs

The Brian Lewinstein Social Justice Scholarship presents a Berkeley Law Student or Students, committed to pursuing a career in public interest and social justice, with an annual gift. Established in August 2018 by Brian’s grandmother, Marlene Newell, the scholarship honors Brian’s memory, a member of the Berkeley Law Class of 2020.
Brian was a UC Berkeley Law student and Equal Justice America Fellow at the East Bay Community Law Center. To honor Brian’s memory and to encourage others to follow his example, EJA and EBCLC created a permanent Brian Lewinstein Youth Justice Fellowship. Every two years, they offer a $130,000, two-year EJA Fellowship to a graduating Berkeley Law student to work full-time with EBCLC, serving and empowering young people at risk of entering the juvenile justice system.
Download Our 2023 Annual Report

support his legacy

our partners

and programs

The Brian Lewinstein Social Justice Scholarship presents a Berkeley Law Student or Students, committed to pursuing a career in public interest and social justice, with an annual gift. Established in August 2018 by Brian’s grandmother, Marlene Newell, the scholarship honors Brian’s memory, a member of the Berkeley Law Class of 2020.
Brian was a UC Berkeley Law student and Equal Justice America Fellow at the East Bay Community Law Center. To honor Brian’s memory and to encourage others to follow his example, EJA and EBCLC created a permanent Brian Lewinstein Youth Justice Fellowship. Every two years, they offer a $130,000, two-year EJA Fellowship to a graduating Berkeley Law student to work full-time with EBCLC, serving and empowering young people at risk of entering the juvenile justice system.
Download Our 2023 Annual Report

support his legacy

our partners

and programs

The Brian Lewinstein Social Justice Scholarship presents a Berkeley Law Student or Students, committed to pursuing a career in public interest and social justice, with an annual gift. Established in August 2018 by Brian’s grandmother, Marlene Newell, the scholarship honors Brian’s memory, a member of the Berkeley Law Class of 2020.
Brian was a UC Berkeley Law student and Equal Justice America Fellow at the East Bay Community Law Center. To honor Brian’s memory and to encourage others to follow his example, EJA and EBCLC created a permanent Brian Lewinstein Youth Justice Fellowship. Every two years, they offer a $130,000, two-year EJA Fellowship to a graduating Berkeley Law student to work full-time with EBCLC, serving and empowering young people at risk of entering the juvenile justice system.
Download Our 2023 Annual Report

about us

Board of Directors

Felicia Lewinstein
CEO & President
Michael Barak
CFO & Treasurer
Randee Barak
Directory & Secretary
Marc Lewinstein
Board Trustee
Jenna Floricel Lewinstein
Board Trustee

Our Corporation

  • Company
    Brian Lewinstein Foundation
  • Address
    11177 Montana Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90049
  • Phone
    (310) 472-1116
  • Website
    brianlewinsteinfoundation.org
  • Email
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  • Corporation
    FEIN #83-4224599 / CA CORP #4243266
    CA REGISTRY CHARITABLE TRUSTS #CT026

Our Corporation

  • Company
    Brian Lewinstein Foundation
  • Address
    11177 Montana Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90049
  • Phone
    (310) 472-1116
  • Website
    brianlewinsteinfoundation.org
  • Email
    This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  • Corporation
    FEIN #83-4224599 / CA CORP #4243266
    CA REGISTRY CHARITABLE TRUSTS #CT026