YOUNG CHANGEMAKERS SHINE AT PHILANTHROPY TANK’S 11TH ANNUAL FINALS EVENT

$60,000 was awarded across eight student teams, fueling programs that will enrich lives and strengthen communities across Palm Beach County

Eight dynamic student teams took center stage at the Kravis Center on March 24, 2026, for Philanthropy Tank’s 11th Annual Finals Event, an inspiring evening that spotlighted youth-led innovation and community impact.

These remarkable students pitched their creative solutions to local challenges before four Philanthropist Investors (PIs), earning both funding and the mentorship needed to bring their ideas to life. The schools represented included Dreyfoos School of the Arts, Dwyer High School, Palm Beach Lakes High School, The Pine School, Spanish River High School, and Suncoast High School.

All four PIs contributed across multiple teams, underscoring the shared investment in every student’s success. The PIs were Gail Mayer Asarch, Managing Partner, Meyer Development; Brian Lowenthal, Managing Director, Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management; Vicki Pugh, CEO, Advancement Experts; and Kimberly Spiro, philanthropist and volunteer leader.

Addressing pressing issues such as environmental sustainability, disability inclusion, youth leadership, civic education, mentorship, arts access, youth legal literacy, and support for seniors, these eight student initiatives exemplify the spirit of Philanthropy Tank – empowering young people to lead with purpose and create lasting change.

Now celebrating its 11th year, with over $835,000 awarded to date, Philanthropy Tank continues to empower the next generation of CHANGEmakers. Through direct mentorship, funding, and a comprehensive leadership curriculum, participants gain the tools and confidence to launch meaningful community initiatives, and in the process, learn what it takes to become the nonprofit leaders of tomorrow.

This year’s event was made possible through the generous support of the organization’s Annual Partners including Platinum partner Great Charity Challenge; Gold partners Eileen Berman and Devin Krauss, Brandt Lang Family Foundation, Joan and Evan Deoul, Maddie and Wes Finch, Janet and Ken Himmell, Laura and Mike Royal, and Kim Spiro and Family; Silver partners Alliance Bernstein, Alvarez and Marsal, LLC, City of West Palm Beach, FineMark Bank and Trust, High Ridge Charitable Foundation, Tina and Jim Novick, Quantum Foundation, Beth and David Swirnow, and Volo Foundation. Event sponsors included Investor sponsors Amy and Steve Bassett, and Starkweather & Shepley Insurance Brokerage Inc., as well as Mentor sponsors Ingrid and Tony Morrison, Lori and Rick Morton, Lisajane and Kevin Romer, and Amy and Jack Wilen.

Media partners included Hubbard South Florida, The Palm Beach Post, The Palm Beach Daily News/The Shiny Sheet, and exclusive television partner WPBF 25, with in-kind sponsors the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts and Lessing’s Hospitality Group.

For more information, visit philanthropytank.org.