Early Life
Laurie M. Tisch was born in 1951. She is the daughter of Joan and Preston Robert Tisch. Her father co-founded the Loews Corporation with his brother Laurence Tisch. The Tisch family has a long history of philanthropy and community engagement in New York City. Tisch's family also has a significant ownership stake in the New York Giants football team.
Rise to Success
Tisch's career has spanned business and philanthropy. She is the founder and President of the Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund, a non-profit organization established in 2007. This foundation focuses on improving access and opportunity for all New Yorkers. The Illumination Fund has supported many initiatives, including initiatives for Healthy Food & Community Change, launched in 2013, and Arts in Health, launched in 2018. Tisch has served on the boards of various cultural institutions, including the Whitney Museum of American Art, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, and the Aspen Institute.
Key Business Strategies
The Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund focuses on strategic partnerships and investments, particularly within the realms of public health, arts, education, and equity. This has led to impactful initiatives such as the NYC Green Cart program, and the Arts in Health program, which supports programs in health and utilizes the arts as a tool for healing.
Philanthropy
The Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund has contributed to numerous initiatives, including the NYC Green Cart program, which provides fresh produce in underserved neighborhoods, and the Arts in Health initiative, a $25 million project that supports arts programs in over 30 organizations, including NYC Health + Hospitals. Tisch's personal philanthropy includes co-founding the Illumination Fund and supporting arts education for children in New York City.