Heritage: Chuck Knabusch, Trustee of Edward M. and Henrietta M. Knabusch Charitable Trusts 1 and 2

05/14/24 • 25 min

The words “heritage,” “humble,” and “help” are on repeat as Chuck Knabusch shares stories of the founding, history, and spending down of the Edward M. and Henrietta M. Knabusch Charitable Trust established by his grandfather. The foundation was set up to last only 30 years and, at the airing of this episode, is in its final months.

Bonus: Here’s a little more history of La-Z-Boy, the furniture company Edward M. Knabusch, Chuck’s grandfather, founded with his cousin in 1927. It’s still located in Monroe, MI, the community in which it was established and that is the primary focus of the foundation's support.

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Artwork by Justin Novick
Special Thanks to Daya Ottley

Do you have a story to share? Reach out at [email protected]. I'd love to talk with you!
Stefanie Borsari, Linked In
Artwork by Justin Novick
Special Thanks to Daya Ottley

Previous Episode

Because it’s the Right Thing To Do: LJ Borsari, Gen Z

Much has been studied and written about Generation Z, commonly considered to encompass those born between the mid-1990s (around 1995) to the mid-2010s (around 2010 or 2012). Whether any of what has been written is true I don't know, but I do agree with previous guest Emily Goodstein's assessment that "all the wisdom in the world is held by girls." Here is one such girl, LJ Borsari, who shares some of her thoughts about systemic issues and how philanthropy can be “the thing” that everyone can and should engage in to help solve those issues. (Full disclosure: LJ is my teenage daughter.)

Bonus: Global Giving is the organization through which LJ designated her $100 contribution. Since its founding in 2002, Global Giving has helped deploy nearly $925 million in support of more than 36,000 projects in 175+ countries. And UnCharitable is the movie we referenced early in the episode. Although there are mixed reviews and varying levels of receptiveness to the film, LJ noted that it helped her understand what philanthropy is and what her mom does for work.

Do you have a story to share? Reach out at [email protected]. I'd love to talk with you!
Stefanie Borsari, Linked In
Artwork by Justin Novick
Special Thanks to Daya Ottley

Next Episode

Philanthropy Matchmaker: Erinn Andrews, Founder & CEO of Give Team

Entrepreneur Erinn Andrews, Founder & CEO of Give Team, shares her insights, research, and observations about the philanthropists we don’t usually hear about: donors giving between $10,000 - $50,000 annually (versus millions and billions every year). Her enthusiasm and passion for the social sector is abundant and is showcased in this conversation where she explains Give Team’s approach and offers guidance to those seeking to be more intentional and thoughtful about how we distribute our charitable dollars.

Bonus: Erinn referenced several resources that philanthropists – of any amount and interest – may find helpful in researching and exploring nonprofits, including Guidestar, Impala, and Charity Navigator.
And to hear Erinn share more about how Give Team works in the sector, check out The Capital Club Podcast episode featuring her conversation with Brian C. Adams, Founder & President of Excelsior Capital.

Do you have a story to share? Reach out at [email protected]. I'd love to talk with you!
Stefanie Borsari, Linked In
Artwork by Justin Novick
Special Thanks to Daya Ottley