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Jack A. Benaroya (born 1921) is a noted philanthropist and prominent civic leader in Seattle, Washington. He supports cultural, educational and medical groups with his donations. He is a former director of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce and the United Way of King County (Seattle).

The largest commercial real estate developer in the state of Washington, Benaroya established the family-owned Benaroya Company in 1956. In 1984, the company turned its focus to venture capital investments and philanthropic endeavors. Noted major donations include:

• Benaroya Hall, Seattle, Washington — facility for the Seattle Symphony; opened in 1998
• Benaroya Research Institute, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle; opened in 1999

Benaroya is a supporter of:

• Juvenile Diabetes Foundation International
• The University of Washington Medical Center
• Children's Hospital and Medical Center, Lakeside School
• The Jewish Federation and Council of Seattle

Benaroya was an early investor in Starbucks.

See also

• Manning's Cafeterias

References

• Forbes, 27 October 1986.
• Seattle KingCounty Realtors: 1st Citizen Award Recipients

External links

• Benaroya Research Institute Retrieved on 2006-11-12.
• The Benaroya Companies. Retrieved on 2006-11-12.
• "MetropoLIST 150:People Who Shaped Seattle". Seattle Times. October 14, 2001. http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/news/local/seattle_history/articles/metropolist_p2.html. Retrieved 2005-11-12.