Abe Sofaer Heritage Society

The Abe Sofaer Heritage Society

Honoring those whose gifts build the foundation for PAUR’s enduring impact.

Established in honor of Emeritus Member Abe Sofaer, whose visionary generosity seeded the PAUR Fund for the Future in 2013, the Abe Sofaer Heritage Society (ASHS) recognizes those whose enduring commitment ensures the long-term strength and service of our club. Society members are part of a legacy of leadership -Rotarians and Community Sponsors who invest not just in today’s impact, but in tomorrow’s promise.

Abraham D. Sofaer

As Abe Sofaer shared recently,

"Giving to worthwhile causes together and through a fund enables PAUR club-level capacity, continuity, and commitment. Our joint objectives are sound because they are based on our joint judgments governed by Rotary-wide ethical standards. The PAUR Fund is therefore an excellent vehicle for advancing PAUR and Rotary aims."

His 2013 gift continues to inspire others to invest in PAUR’s future.

ASHS Membership

Or reach $10,000 in cumulative giving to the PAUR Fund for the Future over time*

Contribute a capital grant of $10,000 or more

Make a legacy gift of $10,000 or more

To become a member of the Abe Sofaer Heritage Society:

Sofaer Heritage Fund Contributors

* Recognition includes gifts made through estate plans, donor-advised funds, or direct contributions.

“Someone's sitting in the shade today, because someone planted a tree a long time ago.” ~ Warren Buffett

ASHS Donors

Debra Cen*
Larry Christenson *
Susan & William Grindley
Rob Jack
Judy Koch *
Jim Lang
Mimi Meffert
Claudia Morgan

Nancy Mueller
Howard Neff *
Eliane & Armand Neukermans
Steve & Karen Ross
Abe Sofaer *
Eliot Terborgh *
Jim Van Horne
Bob Williams *

* Charter Member – Qualifying pledge or donation made prior to December 31, 2019

"You cannot do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

ASHS Bequests & Pledges

Mary Chigos
Larry Christenson *
Katie Cooney
William Grindley
Judy Johnson
Noe Pablo & Vira Lozano
David & Helen MacKenzie

Don MacKenzie *

Chuck Marsh & Karla Eastling
Carol Marshall
Ted Marston
Nancy Mueller
Eliane & Armand Neukermans
Richard Schoelerman
Eliot Terborgh *
Sophie Tsang

* Charter Member – Qualifying pledge or donation made prior to December 31, 2019

Annual ASHS Reception

Each year in April, PAUR hosts a special Abe Sofaer Heritage Society Reception to celebrate legacy giving and share the vision for our Fund for the Future. This year, we welcomed club members and friends for an inspiring evening featuring remarks from Abe Sofaer, who reflected on why he made his founding gift. Our Endowment Chairs also shared updates on the fund’s growth and our progress toward the club’s $1 million endowment goal. The reception is both a tribute to our visionary donors and a call to all who believe in Rotary’s future.