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

James Geise, Senior Account Executive, S. Lichtenberg & Co.

Sam Glasnapp, EVP, Sales & Marketing, Indo Count Global, Inc.

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.

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