Eli and Edythe Broad
Together, Eli and Edythe Broad channeled their passion for philanthropy into the creation of The Broad Foundations, a visionary initiative designed to advance the principles of entrepreneurship for the greater public good, spanning the realms of education, science, and the arts.
Alongside his wife, Edythe, Eli Broad co-founded The Broad, a contemporary art museum that stands as a testament to their enduring commitment to the arts and their unwavering philanthropic mission.
Together, Eli and Edythe Broad channeled their passion for philanthropy into the creation of The Broad Foundations, a visionary initiative designed to advance the principles of entrepreneurship for the greater public good, spanning the realms of education, science, and the arts. Today, Edythe Broad carries forward this visionary legacy.
The Broad Foundations, encompassing The Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation and The Broad Art Foundation, boast substantial assets totaling $3 billion. Since its inception in 1984, The Broad Art Foundation has made an indelible mark by generously providing nearly 600 museums and university galleries worldwide with over 8,800 loans of invaluable artworks.
Through their foundations, the Broads established groundbreaking and autonomous institutions within each of their three domains of philanthropic focus. These include The Broad Center, dedicated to nurturing leaders committed to revitalizing America’s urban public schools; The Broad Institute, a global leader in genomics research; and The Broad, founded in 2015 as a profound gift to the city of Los Angeles. The Broad’s noble mission centers on democratizing contemporary art, making it accessible to the widest possible audience, and thereby enriching the cultural landscape for generations to come.