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

He believed he could Make a Difference. And he has. Donate to the Brian Lewinstein Foundation. Together, we can Make a Difference.

In Loving Memory,
1995 - 2018

make a difference

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

He believed he could Make a Difference. And he has. Donate to the Brian Lewinstein Foundation.

Together, we can
Make a Difference.

In Loving Memory,
1995 - 2018

make a difference

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

He believed he could Make a Difference. And he has. Donate to the Brian Lewinstein Foundation.

Together, we can
Make a Difference.

In Loving Memory,
1995 - 2018

for 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. Committed to social justice issues, Brian looked forward to a career in public interest law helping underserved communities.

His days with us were too few, but they were filled with life, love and purpose. Brian left us suddenly and far too soon in a tragic hiking accident in 2018. He was 23.

for 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. Committed to social justice issues, Brian looked forward to a career in public interest law helping underserved communities.

His days with us were too few, but they were filled with life, love and purpose. Brian left us suddenly and far too soon in a tragic hiking accident in 2018. He was 23.

our foundation

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. Brian's days of social justice action have passed, but his legacy lives on with your support.

Download our 2023 Annual Report

Download our Previous (2019-2022) Annual Reports

our foundation

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. Brian's days of social justice action have passed, but his legacy lives on with your support.

Download our 2023 Annual Report
Download Our Previous ( 2019–2022) Annual Reports

our recipients

The Difference Makers
(2018-2025)

Brian Lewinstein Social Justice Scholarship

Berkeley Law School

Brian Lewinstein Youth Justice Fellowship

Equal Justice America & East Bay Community Law Center

our programs

Donations to the Brian Lewinstein Foundation fund two nonprofit programs

Brian Lewinstein Social Justice Scholarship

ScholarshipThis scholarship presents Berkeley Law 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 Lewinstein Youth Justice Fellowship

ScholarshipThis program, created by EJA and EBCLC, offers a $130,000, two-year fellowship to a graduating Berkeley Law student to work full-time serving and empowering young people at risk of entering the juvenile justice system. The position honors Brian’s memory, a UC Berkeley Law student and Equal Justice America Fellow at the East Bay Community Law Center the Summer of 2018.

Brian Lewinstein Social Justice Scholarship

This scholarship presents Berkeley Law 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 Lewinstein Youth Justice Fellowship

This program, created by EJA and EBCLC, offers a $130,000, two-year fellowship to a graduating Berkeley Law student to work full-time serving and empowering young people at risk of entering the juvenile justice system. The position honors Brian’s memory, a UC Berkeley Law student and Equal Justice America Fellow at the East Bay Community Law Center the Summer of 2018.

Brian Lewinstein Social Justice Scholarship

This scholarship presents Berkeley Law 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 Lewinstein Youth Justice Fellowship

This program, created by EJA and EBCLC, offers a $130,000, two-year fellowship to a graduating Berkeley Law student to work full-time serving and empowering young people at risk of entering the juvenile justice system. The position honors Brian’s memory, a UC Berkeley Law student and Equal Justice America Fellow at the East Bay Community Law Center the Summer of 2018.

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“It is not on you to finish the work,
but neither are you excused from beginning.”

~ Brian Lewinstein,
inspired by Pirkei Avot 2:16

“It is not on you to finish the work,
but neither are you excused from beginning.”

~ Brian Lewinstein,inspired by Pirkei Avot 2:16

“It is not on you to finish the work, but neither are you excused from beginning.”

~ Brian Lewinstein,
inspired by Pirkei Avot 2:16

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Board of Directors

Felicia Lewinstein

CEO & President

Michael Barak

CFO & Treasurer

Randee Barak

Director & Secretary

Marc Lewinstein

Board Trustee

Jenna Floricel Lewinstein

Board Trustee

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Brian Lewinstein Foundation
11177 Montana Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90049
310.472.1116

Website: brianlewinsteinfoundation.org
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