FIRELIGHT FOUND ATION

Firelight Recognized by Dow Jones’ Barron’s Magazine for “Wise Giving”
Firelight Foundation was profiled by the national financial weekly Barron’s Magazine as a model of “giving wisely” in a
November 2007 cover story.
Barron’s, the influential magazine of Wall Street giant Dow Jones, profiled 10 philanthropists identified by Geneva Global, a
top philanthropy consulting firm, as those that “epitomize thoughtful and effective giving.” The article notes the uniqueness of
Firelight’s vision and courage in taking a risk on “community projects, not the large nongovernmental organizations already
getting [AIDS] funding.”
Geneva Global points out that it’s not just how much you give, but what you accomplish with your contributions that really
counts. They selected Firelight’s founders, Kerry Olson and Dave Katz, from among 100 individuals, for their philanthropic
passion and effectiveness.
To make the selection, nominations were gathered from cutting-edge thinkers, advisors, and experts in philanthropy. They
looked for living individuals who were actively, directly, and deeply involved in choosing how their money was allocated.
According to Geneva Global, the 10 finalists are not only generous, but combine tough-minded analysis with good
stewardship to get the most possible out of their contributions. Their practices serve as models to others who don’t have
hundreds of millions to give away.
Firelight Founder and President, Kerry Olson, observed, “Making it into Geneva Global’s top 10 list is a great honor. Firelight’s
success in achieving its mission and gaining this recognition is the direct result of the efforts of very many individuals. Our staff,
donors, partners, and grantees should all be applauded for their unflagging dedication, expertise, and hard work.”
(Geneva Global’s feature article “Wise Givers: Kerry Olson Brings Firelight to Children Orphaned by AIDS,” by Tim Ogden and
Carrie Lauppe is available at www.firelightfoundation.org)