Joshua Wander is the managing partner and founder of 777 Partners, located in Miami, Florida. A donor to various Florida charities, Joshua Wander supports the Miami-based Mourning Family Foundation.Established in 1997 by Tracy and Alonzo Mourning, the Mourning Family Foundation has raised over $25 million for educational and extracurricular activities for young people in south Florida’s underprivileged communities. To this end, the Foundation created several programs, including the Capital Campaign, the Antipoverty Initiative, and the Educational Scholarship Fund.In the summer of 2016, the Foundation set up the Educational Scholarship Fund with the premise that students from a community of color should not be denied the chance to further their education at an institution of higher learning simply because they lack the financial resources. Working with local schools, the Fund identifies and selects qualified high school seniors in south Florida and awards them a four-year scholarship to cover the educational expenses at the college of their choice.
Joshua Wander is the president of SuttonPark Capital in Miami, Florida. In this capacity, he is responsible for overseeing all operations and financial activities within the Florida company. Joshua Wander also supports multiple charitable organizations, including Mount Sinai Hospital. With seven hospitals throughout New York City, along with the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, the Mount Sinai Health System is internationally recognized for its education, patient care, and valuable medical research. As a nonprofit organization, Mount Sinai relies heavily on donations to fund its efforts.When donating to Mount Sinai, supporters can choose to designate their gifts to a specific area of patient care, scholarships, educational programs, or capital investments. Alternately, donors can choose the President’s Strategic Initiatives fund, which will direct donations to the areas in which the need is greatest. Most donations made to Mount Sinai are tax-deductible, though it is always advisable to consult with trusted advisor for specific tax information. To learn more about donating to Mount Sinai, visit www.philanthropy.mountsinai.org/waystogive.
An alumnus of the University of Florida, Joshua Wander founded SuttonPark Capital and 777 Partners, both found in Miami. Outside of the office, Joshua Wander supports several charities, including the Greater Miami Jewish Foundation.Established more than 75 years ago, the Greater Miami Jewish Foundation unites the Jewish community in Miami-Dade County. It raises money each year to fund local agencies, including Jewish day schools, synagogues, and community centers. It also strives to establish a strong foundation on college campuses and in communities across the country.To reach out to people in the community, the Greater Miami Jewish Foundation sponsors a variety of events during the year. One of these is the 21st annual Miami Jewish Film Festival, which occurs on January 11-25, 2018, at the Aventura Arts and Cultural Center in Aventura, Florida. First begun in 1996, the festival typically draws 23, 000 people, making it one of the world’s largest Jewish film festivals. It is also the largest Jewish cultural event in the southeastern part of the United States.
Since 2015, Joshua Wander has served as the managing partner of 777 Partners in Miami, Florida. He is also the founder of SuttonPark Capital in Miami, Florida, and the president of First Sustainable, LLC, in Westport, Connecticut. Outside of work, Joshua Wander supports several charitable organizations, including the Greater Miami Jewish Federation.Established more than 75 years ago, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation unites members through philanthropy and community building. The organization works with individuals in Miami-Dade County to strengthen the Jewish identity. In addition, the Jewish Federation raises money to fund local agencies, including Jewish community centers, day schools, and religious schools. The organization also supports programs in more than 70 other countries.To help those affected by Hurricane Irma, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation reached out to its members to offer care to both the Jewish and general communities. The organization encouraged volunteers to call or email the Jewish Volunteers Center. The Jewish Federation also formed an emergency relief fund to help with the urgent needs of residents.
