Based in Manhattan Beach, CA
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Founded in 2021
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Medical Research & Access to Care
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$301K Granted
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Based in Manhattan Beach, CA 〰️ Founded in 2021 〰️ Medical Research & Access to Care 〰️ $301K Granted 〰️
—— S E R V I N G T H E N E U R O D I V E R G E N T C O M M U N I T Y
Inspired by our brother Thomas, The Agape Fund supports medical research, empowers access to care, and fosters community engagement.
Since 2021, we’ve worked in support of Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles, Loyola High School, and others. See our Impact Report below for more information.
—— E M P O W E R I N G O U R D O N O R S
At The Agape Fund, we give inspired individuals and organizations the opportunity to directly accelerate transformative research in neurological conditions and advance access to care.
With a growing community of 400+ individual and corporate partners, we are shaping a future where the diagnosis, treatment, and everyday care of those with Down syndrome, Autism, and related conditions is guided by empathy and evidence.
—— W H A T M A K E S U S D I F F E R E N T
The Agape Fund operates as a nimble, mission-focused team with access to high-impact opportunities across the neurodivergent landscape.
We identify and support initiatives with the greatest potential for actionable change, spanning:
Scientific research
Innovative care delivery programs
Education and community integration
We take a holistic, systems-level view of how to allocate philanthropic capital to drive change, ensuring that each dollar advances scalable solutions with measurable outcomes.
—— O U R L E A D E R S H I P : B O A R D OF D I R E C T O R S
The Agape Fund is guided by a dedicated Board of Directors responsible for stewarding the organization’s mission, values, and long-term vision.
Board members serve as fiduciaries of the organization, ensuring strong governance, ethical leadership, and thoughtful decision-making as we pursue meaningful impact. Together with management, the Board helps set strategic direction, provides oversight, and supports the organization’s growth in service of the communities and causes we exist to serve.
John Byrne
President
Kerry Burnight
Board Member
Ryan Parks
Board Member
Andrew Byrne
Board Member
Mollie Baumer
Board Member
Margaret Byrne
Board Member
Bryce Tournat
Board Member
Our 2025 Sponsors
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Jones Zafari Group
Gold Sponsor
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Joyspan
Gold Sponsor
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DeRenzis McGarry
Silver Sponsor
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Jennifer Caras Real Estate
Silver Sponsor
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Catholic Community Foundation of LA
Silver Sponsor