Foundation & Scholarships
The HFPA Foundation was founded in 1996 to help foster the future of the industry. The Foundation provides scholarships to students pursuing a career in the home fashion products industry. Currently, the Foundation awards scholarships to students enrolled in surface design or home product marketing courses of study at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) and Thomas Jefferson University. Nearly 250 students have received scholarships since its inception.
The HFPA Foundation Board of Directors
Dina Coker, Co-Founder and CEO, AKCEL Partners
Brian Delp, President (Americas), Himatsingka Group
Charles Gaenslen, CEO, Loftex Home
Scott Goldstein, CEO, S. Lichtenberg & Co.
Harry Kartus, Senior VP, Sales, 1888 Mills
Funding for the scholarships comes from the industry, individual support, the annual September market fundraising event, and the Home Fashion Products Association.
For information on scholarship applications and how you can contribute to the future of your industry, email HFPA headquarters at [email protected].
The Home Fashion Products Association Foundation is a 501(c) (3) charitable foundation that was established for the purpose of fostering the future of the industry by providing scholarships to students interested in a career in the home fashion products industry. The Foundation’s Tax ID is #13-4036353. Your contribution is tax deductible.
