Meet the only openly trans U.S. House staffer

Ben Panico is spending a year as a staffer in the US House of Representatives as part of his David Bohnett Foundation fellowship.

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What Does It Feel Like To Win? A Top LGBT Funder Tells Us

“I feel a tremendous sense of pride and accomplishment,” Bohnett said in a recent interview, about the impact of his LGBT giving, which has totaled $17 million since 1999.

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Mayfield completes Harvard government training

City Councilmember LaWana Mayfield joins a long list of government leaders who have participated in the intense state and local government program.

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Bohnett Foundation Grant Allows UCR LGBT Resource Center to Upgrade Computer Center

CyberCenter provides LGBT students a safe, nonjudgmental space

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The New WhatsApp Billionaires and the Future of Philanthropy

Modern day philanthropists are now able to have more control over the foundations they create than the major philanthropists of the past.

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Gov. Brown to Honor Gay Philanthropist David Bohnett at American Jewish Committee Event Wednesday

On Wednesday, Jan. 29, Bohnett will receive the American Jewish Committee of Los Angeles’ Ira E. Yellin Community Leadership Award from Gov. Jerry Brown.

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Philanthropist David Bohnett on the Creative Economy of Southern California

Interview with David Bohnett focuses on the importance of investing in arts and culture.

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David Bohnett on the LA Phil's Decade at Disney

After serving as Chairman of the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s Board of Directors for the past five years, David C. Bohnett stepped down, and retired attorney Diane Paul stepped up.

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L.A. Phil board Chairman David C. Bohnett keeps his ears tuned

Outreach, education and Gustavo Dudamel's widespread appeal are among the board leader's core beliefs.

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Out Houston Mayor Annise Parker Comes to L.A.

Houston Mayor Annise Parker faces many challengers as she faces a re-election this coming November.

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