Carolyn Farb Biography
The Houston born Carolyn Farb is an American philanthropist, fundraiser and art collector. She has raised more than 50 million dollars for numerous charitable causes. Farb is a resident of River Oaks, a neighborhood in Houston, Texas.
Farb raised more than 1 million dollars for cancer research for the Stehlin Foundation with a single gala. She is the first woman and first Texan to raise a million dollars in a single gala, helped to raise more than $3 million in one campaign for the University of Houston.
She worked with other notable Houston celebrities to raise more than half a million dollars for tsunami relief. In 2008 she co-chaired the Helping A Hero Gala to benefit the Wounded Hero Home Program with the Honorable and Mrs. George Strake, Jr. and Houston Mayer, Bill White. Farb had signed a prenuptial agreement limiting her property settlement to around $1 million.
10 Quick Facts About Carolyn Farb
- Name: Carolyn Farb
- Age: Not Available
- Birthday: 8 February
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
- Height: Average
- Nationality: American
- Occupation: Philanthropist, Fundraiser
- Marital Status: Married
- Salary: Under Review
- Net worth: Under Review
Education
She attended the University of Oklahoma. In 2003, Carolyn received an Honorary Doctorate in Humanities from Northwood University, fulfilling a life-long dream.
Carolyn Farb Philanthropy
Farb raised more than 1 million dollars for cancer research for the Stehlin Foundation with a single gala (she is the first woman and first Texan to raise a million dollars in a single gala), helped to raise more than $3 million in one campaign for the University of Houston, and worked with other notable Houston celebrities to raise more than half a million dollars for tsunami relief.
2008 she co-led the Helping A Hero Gala to profit the Wounded Hero Home Program with the Honorable and Mrs. George Strake, Jr. what’s more, Houston Mayer, Bill White.
Carolyn Farb Fundraiser Extraordinaire And Bob Boudreaux
Carolyn Farb was born on 08 February 1940 in Houston, Texas, United States of America.
Carolyn Farb Family
After doing our research, details about her parents are not available and it is also not known if she has any siblings.
Carolyn Farb Husband
In 1977, Farb married the former Carolyn Shulman(Harold Farb) and the couple was fixtures on the city’s cafe society circuit. The couple divorced in a 1983 trial that made headlines. She has several kids namely, The Late Jake Shulman, Jay Scott Shulman of San Antonio.
Jake’s maternal grandmother Ruth Freedman, aunt Beverly Berry and her husband Dr. John Berry, uncle Robert Freedman and his wife Sherry and cousins Laura and Rachael Freedman and Justin and Philip Berry.
Carolyn Farb Son| Jake Kenyon Shulman Death
Jake Kenyon Shulman passed away unexpectedly on September 25, 2004. Jake was born in Houston, Texas on January 9, 1970. Kenyon is the beloved son of Carolyn Farb, with whom he shares an eternal loving bond. He is survived by his father Richard A. Shulman, his brother Jay Scott Shulman of San Antonio, and his black lab, Prince, who stood loyally by his side.
He is likewise made due by his maternal grandma Ruth Freedman, auntie Beverly Berry, and her hubby Dr. John Berry, uncle Robert Freedman and his wife Sherry and cousins Laura and Rachael Freedman and Justin and Philip Berry. Jake’s many friends will miss his kind heart, sense of humor, and gentle spirit.
Among them are Marie Myers-Bruns, Deanna Brzovskis, Bruce and Debra Brenner and little girl Lyndsay, Mark and Regina Duke, Janine Iannarelli, Mark, Kay Janik, Will Ulbricht, Rachel, Anthony Piazza, and Sharon Rubenstein of Israel.
Jake attended the University of Houston. He excelled in computer technology and programming and held various management positions in investment banking. Farb was an avid reader and knowledgeable on many subjects.
He had a passion for life and loved to cook. He was gracious to everyone he encountered and always concerned with the needs of others. Pallbearers are Justin Berry, Philip Berry, Mark Duke, Mark Janik, Anthony Piazza, Will Ulbricht, Bruce Brenner, and Angelbert Metoyer.
Friends are invited to a visitation with the family on Monday, September 27, 2004, from six until eight o’clock in the evening in the Jasek Chapel of Geo. H. Lewis & Sons, 1010 Bering Drive.
A memorial service was held on Tuesday, September 28, 2004, at half-past three o’clock toward the evening in the Jasek Chapel of Geo.H. Lewis & Sons with Rabbi Jack Segal officiating.
Private burial would pursue at Beth Israel Cemetery Mausoleum, 1101 Antoine. Donations in Jake’s memory may be made to the charity of your choice. “Death ends a life, not a relationship” by Jack Lemmon.
Carolyn Farb Body Measurements
- Height: Not Available.
- Weight: Not Available.
- Shoe Size: Not Available.
- Body Shape: Not Available.
- Hair Colour: Not Available.
Carolyn Farb Salary
According to our reliable sources, Farb’s annual salary is not yet available.
Carolyn Farb Net Worth
Carolyn Farb earns a good salary and has been able to accumulate good net worth. However, her exact net worth has not yet been revealed but the information will be updated as soon as it is available.
Dr. Carolyn Farb Houston
Farb was at first known for her marriage and consequent separation from the well off “landlord”, Harold Farb, yet beginning the mid-80s, turned out to be better known for her gatherings and pledge drives that advantage different causes.
Farb raised more than 1 million dollars for cancer research for the Stehlin Foundation with a single gala (she is the first woman and first Texan to raise a million dollars in a single gala), helped to raise more than $3 million in one campaign for the University of Houston, and worked with other notable Houston celebrities to raise more than half a million dollars for tsunami relief.
Carolyn Farb Website And Blog
- How to Raise Millions: Helping Others, Having a Ball
- The Fine Art of Fundraising,
- Lucas Comes to America Carolyn Farb Interview
Awards
- Farb received an honorary Doctorate in Humanities from Northwood University in 2003.
Frequently Asked Questions About Carolyn Farb
Who is Carolyn Farb?
The Houston born Carolyn Farb is an American philanthropist, fundraiser and art collector.
How old is Carolyn Farb?
Farb is 79 years old as of 2019. She was born in 1940.
How tall is Carolyn Farb?
Her height is Not Available.
Is Carolyn Farb married?
In 1977, Farb married the former Carolyn Shulman(Harold Farb) and the couple was fixtures on the city’s cafe society circuit. The couple divorced in a 1983 trial that made headlines. She has several kids namely, The Late Jake Shulman, Jay Scott Shulman of San Antonio.
How much is Carolyn Farb worth?
Carolyn Farb earns a good salary and has been able to accumulate good net worth. However, her exact net worth has not yet been revealed but the information will be updated as soon as it is available.
How much does Carolyn Farb make?
According to our reliable sources, Farb’s annual salary is not yet available.
Where does Carolyn Farb live?
Carolyn lives in River Oaks, Houston, TX.
Is Carolyn Farb dead or alive?
She is still alive and healthy.
Where is Carolyn Farb now?
Carolyn Farb is an American philanthropist, fundraiser and art collector.
Carolyn Farb Contacts
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