$36 million gift underscores Ronald S. Roadburg’s enduring legacy through Bernard Pinsky, Stephen Gaerber, Jack Bogdonov and Mark Gurvis
The Ronald S. Roadburg Foundation has issued a new announcement reaffirming its governance structure and the leadership team responsible for advancing the philanthropic vision of the late Vancouver businessman Ronald S. Roadburg.
The statement, released jointly by Bernard Pinsky, Stephen Gaerber, and Jack Bogdonov, underscores the continuity of Roadburg’s legacy and clarifies the roles of those entrusted with stewarding his estate’s charitable mandate.
In the announcement, Pinsky, Gaerber, and Bogdonov emphasize that they are serving as the founding board of the Ronald S. Roadburg Foundation, a role that places them at the center of decision‑making on strategy, major grants, and long‑term direction.
They note that the foundation exists to implement the philanthropic goals that Ronald Roadburg set out in his estate, with a focus on high‑impact giving and sustained community investment.
The three founders reiterate that every major initiative undertaken by the foundation is measured against Roadburg’s values and intentions, ensuring that his posthumous philanthropy remains both faithful to his wishes and responsive to current community needs.
The announcement also highlights the central role of Chief Executive Officer Mark Gurvis, who was appointed in 2022 to lead the foundation’s day‑to‑day operations. As CEO, Gurvis is charged with translating board priorities into on‑the‑ground programs, partnerships, and grantmaking, working closely with community organizations, institutional partners, and other stakeholders.
His responsibilities include rigorous due diligence on potential grantees, ongoing monitoring of funded initiatives, and building a professional infrastructure that can sustain the foundation’s work over the long term.
The statement credits Gurvis with bringing extensive leadership experience to the organization and helping to shape a disciplined, strategic approach to philanthropy.
At the same time, the announcement makes clear that ultimate authority for the Ronald S. Roadburg Foundation resides with the founding board.
Pinsky, Gaerber, and Bogdonov stress that governance, high‑level policy, and final approval on significant commitments remain firmly in the hands of the three co‑founders, in accordance with the framework established in Roadburg’s estate planning.
In practice, this means that Gurvis leads the operational and managerial dimensions of the foundation, while the board provides oversight, sets priorities, and ensures the fidelity of all activities to the late donor’s overarching philanthropic vision.
By articulating this division of responsibilities, the foundation aims to provide transparency to the public, beneficiaries, and partners about who is ultimately behind the organization and how decisions are made.
The board’s statement notes that this governance model is designed to balance professional management with values‑driven oversight from individuals who knew and understood Ronald Roadburg’s intentions.
In reaffirming their roles, Bernard Pinsky, Stephen Gaerber, and Jack Bogdonov signal stability, continuity, and a long‑term commitment to carrying forward Roadburg’s legacy of charitable giving through the Ronald S. Roadburg Foundation.