The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties recently announced that after 15 years of service, Anson M. Beard, Jr. and Roy J. Zuckerberg are stepping down from their volunteer roles with the organization. The Community Foundation is a nonprofit organization that leads partnerships with donors, nonprofit organizations, and community members to solve the region’s chronic and emerging issues.
Anson M. Beard, Jr. of West Palm Beach has made significant contributions through his service on the Board of Governors, Board of Directors, Investment Committee, Executive Committee, and Finance Committee. His leadership roles included serving as Chair of the Investment Committee (2014–2021), Vice Chair of the Executive Committee (2020–2021), and Co-Chair of the Campaign Cabinet (2019–2020). Beard is also a Legacy Society Member and, alongside his wife, founded the Debra & Anson M. Beard Jr. Charitable Fund, which has been awarding changemaking grants since 2019. Beard spent 17 years in the Equity Division at Morgan Stanley, including serving as Head of Worldwide Equities, member of the Executive Committee and chairman of Morgan Stanley Security Services Inc. He retired in 1994 and transitioned to the role of Advisory Director at Morgan Stanley.
Roy J. Zuckerberg of Palm Beach has also played a pivotal role through his service on the Board of Governors, Board of Directors, Investment Committee, and Executive Committee. As a member of the Campaign Cabinet (2019–2020), he brought strategic vision and dedication to advancing the Foundation’s mission. Zuckerberg founded the Roy J. Zuckerberg and Tara E. Kelleher Fund, which has distributed grants since 2012, creating lasting benefits for the region. Zuckerberg began his career at Goldman Sachs in the late 1960s playing a pivotal role in building the investment banks’ extensive portfolio of affluent clients. As the Firm’s longest-serving partner, he held key leadership roles, including Vice Chairman, Executive Committee member, and head of the Equities Division. He stepped down from these positions in 1998.
“For 15 years, Anson and Roy have generously shared their time, talents, and expertise to elevate the Community Foundation as the ‘go-to’ for those who give where they live,” said Danita R. DeHaney, President & CEO of the Community Foundation. “Their contributions have made an indelible impact on our organization and their legacy will continue to inspire our work for years to come.”
