HFC New York | Annual Charity Gala
Co-Chairs:
Dean Backer (Goldman Sachs)
Jay Peller (Citco)
Joe Fisher (KPMG)
Steering Committee:
Jennifer Ancker Whelen (Graham Capital Management)
Glen Dailey (Glen Asset Management)
Mike Vranos (Ellington Management Group)
Mike Vranos (Ellington Management Group)
Gala Committee:
Steve Austin
Kara Friedenberg
David Mulle
Bonni Pesner Pactor
Kara Friedenberg
David Mulle
Bonni Pesner Pactor
Erin Shea
Whitney Taylor
Whitney Taylor
Brooke Tjarks
(in formation)
(in formation)
We are excited to announce that this year’s HFC New York Gala will return to The Plaza. Join us as we celebrate resilience—honoring the children, grantees, and supporters who make lasting impact possible. All proceeds raised at this event support programs that deliver meaningful change for children and families in the Tri-State area, building on the $25 million in grants HFC has awarded in New York to date. Want to learn more? Email strejo@hfc.org, or click below to browse this year’s sponsorship and ticket opportunities.
DATE: 13 May 2026
TIME: 6:30 pm
VENUE: The Plaza; 768 5th Ave, New York, NY 10019
CONTACT: events@hfc.org
