SOURCE OF WEALTH: Goldman Sachs, DLH Capital
FUNDING AREAS: Education & Youth, Health, Environment, Sports
OVERVIEW: David and Joan Henle conduct their philanthropy through the Joan C. & David Henle Foundation, which, according to available tax filings, gave away around $980,000 in from 2017 to 2018. The couple strongly support Union College in Schenectady, New York. Their giving centers around New York—the city, its suburbs, and upstate.
BACKGROUND: David L. Henle graduated with a B.S. in industrial economics from United College in 1975, and received his MBA in finance from NYU in 1981. Henle began his career in the commercial lending division of Irving Trust before joining Goldman Sachs in 1980. He joined DLH Capital in 2005 and is now a managing member.
ISSUES:
EDUCATION & YOUTH: Henle is a major supporter of his alma mater, Union College, where he has sat on the board of trustees since 2004. The family’s contributions Union includes the David L. Henle Merit Scholarship, created with a $2 million gift. The Henles also support The Bronxville School, which their sons attended, as well as Concordia College in Bronxville, St. Aloysius School, and PAVE Schools.
HEALTH: Grantees include Blythedale Children’s Hospital, JDRF, Cancer Research Institute, and Northwell Health Foundation.
ENVIRONMENT: Grantees include Kiawah Conservancy and Nature Conservancy Adirondack Chapter, where Henle sits on the board of trustees.
SPORTS: The Henles fund the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team Foundation, where Henle is on the board, and the U.S. Wrestling Foundation.
LOOKING FORWARD: Expect the couple to stick with their established interest for now.
CONTACT:
Joan C. and David Henle Foundation
33 Dusenberry Road
Bronxville, NY 10708
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