American Heritage
The Flagship Donor
Gerry Lenfest has rescued the SS United States. It was a bold, dramatic act, of a piece with his life, his business—and his philanthropy.
By Elizabeth Malone
From Philanthropy magazine, Fall 2010
In 2010, the SS United States—a great relic of the golden age of trans-Atlantic travel—was on the cusp of being scrapped, but at the eleventh hour, a daring donation by Gerry Lenfest saved the ship, opening an opportunity for its rehabilitation. It was a dramatic donation, of a piece with his life, business, and philanthropy.
America the Charitable
Faith, family, enterpreneurism, and skepticism of government translate into generosity.
By Barbara J. Elliot
From Philanthropy magazine, September / October 2006
