Sponsoring Cancer Support Community’s 35th Annual Angel Gala
Whittier Trust was proud to be a sponsor of the 35th Annual Angel Gala hosted by Cancer Support Community at the Langham Hotel. It was an inspiring evening dedicated to supporting individuals and families impacted by cancer. A special thank you to Kathleen Briley and Jeff Treut for representing Whittier Trust and showing our continued […]
Devin Wikke Speaks at Stanford’s Conference on Charitable Giving
Whittier Trust was proud to sponsor the reception at the Conference on Charitable Giving at Stanford University. Devin Wikke, CFP®, CTFA, Jesse Ostroff, MPP, CAP®, Charlie Normandin, CTFA, and Sophia Nolan represented our team and took part in meaningful discussions around philanthropy, impact, and legacy. A special thank you to Devin, who spoke during the […]
Celebrating Whittier Trust Honoree Rebecca Menhall Duguid at Nevada Women’s Fund Salute
We were proud to attend the Nevada Women’s Fund Salute to Women of Achievement, a remarkable event celebrating 75 inspiring women who are making a meaningful impact across Nevada. With nearly 1,400 in attendance and over $300,000 raised, the event was a powerful reminder of the importance of investing in education, opportunity, and community. We […]
Sponsoring the Helen Woodward Animal Center Spring Fling Gala
Whittier Trust was honored to sponsor the 2025 Helen Woodward Animal Center Spring Fling Gala, held at the La Valle Coastal Club in Rancho Santa Fe. This year’s “Yacht Rock”–themed evening brought together a passionate community of supporters to raise funds for Helen Woodward’s mission to rescue, heal, and place animals in loving homes. The […]
Sponsoring the American Cancer Society Annual Golf Classic
Whittier Trust was honored to serve as a Sponsor of the American Cancer Society Annual Golf Classic at Palos Verdes Country Club. Our team was well represented at this incredible event, which raised over $525,000 to support cancer research, patient services, and advocacy efforts. The need for continued support has never been greater, and we’re […]
Running the Presidio Half Marathon in Support of Underprivileged Youth
Whittier Trust was proud to participate in the Presidio Half Marathon, an event organized by The Guardsmen—a selective San Francisco-based charitable organization dedicated to supporting underprivileged youth. Our team, represented by Matt Messerli, CFA, Kyle Destiche, Souad A., Maria Marquez, Charlie Normandin, CTFA, Derek Galvan, and Fahad Khalifa, joined fellow runners to help raise funds […]
Whittier Trust Sponsors Concert Under the Stars Benefiting Mountain Communities Boys and Girls Club
Whittier Trust was proud to serve as the presenting sponsor of this year’s sold-out Concert Under the Stars at Lake Arrowhead Country Club California—a vibrant evening dedicated to supporting the Mountain Communities Boys and Girls Club. The event featured a high-energy performance by The Yellow Brick Band, elevated dining across gourmet food stations, and an […]
Kiley Barnhorst MacDonald Represents Whittier Trust at Symphony at Salk
Symphony at Salk remains one of the most inspiring evenings of the year—a celebration of music, science, and philanthropy set against the stunning backdrop of the Salk Institute for Biological Studies’s oceanfront courtyard. This year, the event focused on the Year of Alzheimer’s Disease Research, highlighting the Institute’s innovative efforts to explore new drivers of […]
Sponsoring Family Business Program Symposium at University of Nevada, Reno
Whittier Trust proudly sponsored the Family Business Program Symposium at the University of Nevada, Reno. This event brought together family business leaders to explore how philanthropy can be thoughtfully integrated into both enterprise and personal planning. Jesse Ostroff, MPP, CAP®, Vice President and Client Advisor in Whittier Trust’s Philanthropic Services department, delivered a keynote address […]
Whittier Trust Partners With PBS Reno for the Better Together Challenge
Whittier Trust is proud to have served as the matching sponsor for PBS Reno’s 2025/2026 Better Together Challenge, which inspired more than 1,000 community donations—exceeding the original goal fivefold. The challenge was simple but powerful: if PBS Reno reached 200 donations from new or renewing members, Whittier Trust would contribute $10,000 to PBS Reno and […]