Created to celebrate his memory, the Brian Lewinstein Foundation supports social justice advocates. Our mission is to empower people and programs dedicated to a more just, equitable society. We connect donors for social action with aspiring change agents and institutions dedicated to making a difference. Brian believed he could Make a Difference. And he has. With the Brian Lewinstein Foundation, we can Make a Difference together.

Brian said, “Not everyone can spend their life's work pursuing social justice. However, all of us can make a small contribution to those who do.” Brian was a regular guy who had enormous gifts to share with the world. He was unique in his combination of intellect, sensitivity, quiet humor & unpretentiousness. Committed to social justice issues, Brian looked forward to a career in public interest law helping underserved communities. His days with us were too few, but they were filled with life, love and purpose. Brian left us suddenly and far too soon in a tragic hiking accident in 2018. He was 23. Brian's days of social justice action have passed, but his legacy lives on with our Foundation and donor support. Donations to the Brian Lewinstein Foundation fund two nonprofit programs: The Brian Lewinstein Social Justice Scholarship at Berkeley Law and The Brian Lewinstein EJA Youth Justice Fellowship at East Bay Community Law Center.

Goal One: Brian Lewinstein Social Justice Scholarship This scholarship presents Berkeley Law Students, committed to pursuing a career in public interest and social justice, with an annual gift. Established in August 2018, the scholarship honors the memory of Brian Lewinstein, a member of the Berkeley Law Class of 2020.

Goal Two: Brian Lewinstein Youth Justice Fellowship This program created by EJA and EBCLC offers a $130,000, 2-year fellowship to a graduating Berkeley Law student to work full-time serving and empowering young people at risk of entering the juvenile justice system. The position honors Brian’s memory, a Berkeley Law student and Equal Justice America Fellow at the East Bay Community Law Center, Summer 2018.