Part 2 of Palm Springs Life Magazine’s profile of Harold Matzner focuses on the Palm Springs International Film Festival. With quotes from colleagues, fellow board members, friends, and family, writer David Lansing illustrates how Harold turned the film festival into the success it is today. …
Spencer’s Restaurant owner and Coachella Valley philanthropist Harold Matzner returned as the presenting sponsor and honorary chair for q capacity crowd at the luncheon for the 13th Annual National Philanthropy Day in the Desert Awards… Read full article here
This year’s nominees for the 13th annual National Philanthropy Day in the Desert were honored on a gorgeous day in a private reception in Palm Springs. Sponsored and underwritten by Mark Anton and Scott Histed, the extravagant event featured cocktails, a live band, and around 100 guests in…
The 30th annual Pretty in Pink luncheon hosted by the Muses & Patroness Circle at McCallum Theatre was pink down to the performers, the outfits, the centerpieces, and even the dishes served. Harold Matzner was on hand to receive the $502,000 in donations for the…
The Bougainvillea Room at Spencer’s Restaurant was filled with 140 Well in the Desert supporters honoring Visionary Award winners for their work with the homeless. The Well in the Desert organization has not only improved the quality of life in Palm Springs, but has fed, showered,…
The Agua Caliente Casino Resort theater played host to the Waring International Piano Competition where feathers and fundraising were featured. Jack and Patti Grundhofer were honored with the Waring’s 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award for years of their low-key philanthropy. Fellow philanthropist and Waring’s 2014 honoree…
Rancho Mirage city council candidates Dana Hobart and Kate Spates have both raised $30,959 and $29,444, respectively, for their campaigns. Hobart’s largest contributor was philanthropist and businessman Harold Matzner, who donated $10,000 to the campaign. Matzner has supported both Democratic and Republican candidates over the…
The “Just Imagine” fundraising gala aimed at bringing Eisenhower Health even closer to achieving their vision of “world class healthcare” was a tremendous success, raising $4 million. The proceeds will go towards purchasing a third robotic DaVinci Surgical System. The evening itself was elegant, to…
An astounding success, the 24th annual Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards gala raised $6 million, all the while celebrating the biggest names in philanthropy and rolling out a welcoming red carpet complete with fashion show-level glamour. Said producing sponsor Harold Matzner (who donated $50k), “Palm Springs…
Pulitzer-prize winners like A. Scott Berg and Bret Stephens were among the keynote speakers at the 5th Annual Rancho Mirage Writer’s Festival “Angels Only,” which hosts a forum and face-to-face atmosphere where readers and authors can meet. The theme this year was “Glorianna Britannia.” Also…
Desert Arc, a nonprofit grouped aimed at creating opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities, acknowledged the leaders and businesses which have championed their cause. Among the recognized were Eisenhower Health, JFK Memorial Hospital, Palm Springs Disposal, Destination PSP, Renova Solar. Sacred Heart Church, steered by…
Businessman, one of the Valley’s top donors (with nearly $70 million given over the past 17 years), philanthropist, and 2017 Horatio Alger Award recipient Harold Matzner turns 80! His life and accomplishments are were honored in the Desert Sun, as friends, businesses, and the rest of Palm…
One of the Living Desert’s youngest denizens is Harold, a baby giraffe whose namesake is Palm Spring’s own Harold Matzner, a long-time supporter and recent donator of $50,000. His philanthropy goes towards further conservation efforts of wildlife in Africa, educational trips, and improving infrastructure of the…
The Tools for Tomorrow Vision for the Future Awards Luncheon showcased unique art, honored educators and students, and presented Barbara and Jerry Keller with the Vision For the Future Award. The program emphasizes writing, painting, music, literature, and performing arts for students–all made possible through the fundraising…
Harold Matzner tells us a little about himself, and it becomes clear why the philanthropist is up for induction into the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans. Click Here To Read Original Article at Palm Springs Life, March 30, 2017
Harold Matzner both sponsored and acted as guest announcer at the ACT for MS gala, where friend Jamie Kabler was honored for his public service, community activism, and philanthropy… To Read Original Article at The Desert Sun, Click Here: The Desert Sun, March 25, 2017
