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Aspen is known around the world for its breathtaking landscapes, thriving arts community, and culture of civic engagement. Just as important, however, is the community’s longstanding tradition of investing in people, ideas, and institutions that create lasting impact. Those values have helped shape Bryan and Margie Weingarten’s approach to philanthropy. As residents with a deep […]

Every major medical breakthrough begins with an idea. But behind every promising discovery is another essential ingredient: the willingness to invest in innovation before the outcome is certain. For Aspen-based philanthropists Bryan and Margie Weingarten, this belief has shaped their approach to charitable giving for years. Rather than simply supporting programs once they have proven […]

Meaningful philanthropy begins with a simple belief: investing in exceptional people and transformative ideas today creates stronger communities tomorrow. For Aspen-based philanthropists Bryan and Margie Weingarten, that philosophy has shaped years of charitable giving focused on education, healthcare innovation, the arts, and long-term community impact. Their newest philanthropic investment continues that commitment by supporting groundbreaking […]

Long before livestreams, podcasts, and sold-out author events became hallmarks of public literary programming, Bryan Weingarten saw the value of creating spaces where people could gather around ideas. In 1999, Bryan Weingarten and Marjorie Wachs Weingarten helped establish the Ellis Wachs Endowed Lecture at the Free Library of Philadelphia’s Parkway Central branch. Created in honor […]

For Bryan Weingarten, philanthropy is about more than providing resources—it is about investing in individuals whose actions create lasting positive change. His charitable efforts are guided by a belief that education, service, and personal responsibility can transform lives and strengthen entire communities. That philosophy is reflected in his ongoing support of the Friends of the […]

For Bryan Weingarten, supporting medical students is about more than helping individuals achieve their goals—it is about strengthening the future of healthcare itself. Through strategic philanthropy and long-term partnerships with academic institutions, he believes donors can help create lasting benefits that extend far beyond the classroom. “At the end of the day, every great physician […]

For Bryan Weingarten, philanthropy and the arts have long shared a common purpose: bringing people together, inspiring meaningful conversations, and creating opportunities to make a lasting impact. On June 15, those passions came together in a powerful way as JoinIsrael presented Finding Their Voice: Broadway Stars Unite to Support Israel’s Youth, a special fundraising event […]

For Bryan Weingarten, meaningful philanthropy begins with investing in ideas that have the potential to transform lives. That belief is at the heart of his and his wife Margie’s support of an ambitious new initiative at Weill Cornell Medicine led by Dr. Sonja Blum, whose work is focused on advancing research and personalized care for […]

Bryan Weingarten has played an important role in advancing innovative patient care and research initiatives at Weill Cornell Medicine, supporting programs that combine cutting edge science with personalized approaches to healthcare. Together with his wife, Margie Weingarten, he has championed efforts that help individuals and families better understand their health risks, access expert care, and […]

This summer, philanthropist and community leader Bryan Weingarten will serve as a lead supporter of Theatre Aspen’s highly anticipated production of A Chorus Line, reaffirming his longstanding commitment to preserving and expanding access to arts and culture in the Roaring Fork Valley. One of the most celebrated musicals in Broadway history, A Chorus Line tells the story of […]