Now in its eighteenth year, the Founder’s Award celebrates Samuel Fleisher’s lifelong goals. It is presented to individuals whose commitment and effort have made a significant contribution to expanding people’s access to the arts, supporting excellence in artistic expression, and enriching Philadelphia's cultural resources.

The 2007 Founder's Award recipient is Anne d'Harnoncourt, The George D. Widener Director and CEO of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, is an internationally respected art historian whose thoughtful and passionate leadership has propelled the Philadelphia Museum of Art to the forefront of the art world. Her guidance influences every facet of the Museum's success, from developing world-class collections, exhibitions, publications, and education programs, to the improvement and expansion of the Museum's majestic facilities. Miss d'Harnoncourt is also a devoted friend and advisor to the Fleisher Art Memorial, with a deep personal and professional commitment to upholding Fleisher's mission. Reflecting the spirit of Samuel S. Fleisher's earliest intentions, Miss d'Harnoncourt says, “I am very proud of the Museum's association with Fleisher, a Philadelphia treasure and a wonderful partner in our mutual goal of providing access to the joy of art for all.”

2007 FOUNDER'S AWARD HONORARY COMMITTEE
H. F. (Gerry) and Marguerite Lenfest
Hon. Edward G. Rendell,
Co-Chairs

John and Chara Haas
James Kise and Sallie Smith
Frank and Betts Louchheim
David Schultz and Susan Davidson
James and Keith Straw

2007 FOUNDER’S AWARD COMMITTEE
Bootsie Weiss, Chair
Alice Beamesderfer
Diane Burko
Frances E. Dalton
Sharon Gallagher
Gabriele W. Lee
Marsha Moss

PREVIOUS FOUNDER’S AWARD RECIPIENTS
James Nelson Kise, James Bennett Straw, and David A. Schultz (2006) • Frank and Betts Louchheim (2005) • Suzanne Fleisher Roberts (2004) • Luther W. Brady (2003) • Thora Jacobson (2002) • Happy Fernandez (2001) • Linda Lee Alter (2000) • Edward Rendell (1999) • Marian Locks (1998) • Joseph Rishel (1997) • Dorothy R. B. Manou and Melinda Whiting (1996) • Ella King Torrey (1995) • Helen W. Drutt English (1994) • Edna Andrade and William Parshall (1993) • Penny Balkin Bach and Jody Pinto (1992) • Judith Tannenbaum (1991) • Frank Gasparro (1990)

CUBISM ($10,000 or more)
Suzanne F. and Ralph J. Roberts Foundation

DADA ($5,000 to $9,999)
Gisela and Dennis Alter
The Annenberg Foundation
Betty and Frank Louchheim
Raymond and Ruth Perelman

POP ($2,500 to $4,999)
Lois and Julian Brodsky
James D. Crawford and Judith N. Dean
Mr. and Mrs. D. Christopher Le Vine
Jeanette Lerman-Neubauer and Joe Neubauer
Lynda and Stewart Resnick
Mr. and Mrs. James B. Straw

VIRTUAL ($1,000 to $2,499)
Arlin and Neysa Adams
Lee Alter
Edna Andrade
Anonymous
Christie’s
Frances E. Dalton and Sam Robertson Little
Maude de Schauensee
P. Leslie and Julia R. Dutton
Thomas and Phyllys Fleming
The Glenmede Trust Company, N.A.
John C. and Chara C. Haas
Lynne and Harold Honickman
Ray and Dorothy Ix
Liz and Matthew Kamens
Caroline and Sidney Kimmel
Mr. and Mrs. James Nelson Kise
Klehr, Harrison, Harvey, Branzburg & Ellers
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald P. Lassin
Jim and Margot Lebovitz
Gabriele W. Lee
Marguerite and Gerry Lenfest
John and Susan Louchheim
Ted Newbold and Helen Cunningham
Liz Price and Leonardo Diaz
Kathy and Ned Putnam
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Root, Jr.
Sage Communications
Mr. and Mrs. David A. Schultz
Thomas Jefferson University
Elizabeth Werthan and Robert J. Brand
Dina and Jerry Wind
List as of March 31, 2007

Image: 2007 Founder's Award recipient: Anne d'Harnoncourt