Zonda is proud to announce the Lennar Foundation, the charitable arm of Lennar Corporation, as the recipient of the 2025 Hearthstone BUILDER Humanitarian Award, presented by Builder and Hearthstone. The 26th annual award will be formally presented at the annual Builder 100 Leadership Summit, taking place May 5-7 in Dana Point, California.
The award recognizes Lennar Foundation’s longstanding commitment to strengthening communities through meaningful giving and hands-on support. Guided by a clear purpose and a focus on people, Lennar’s impact is rooted in giving back to the communities in which they build and doing the right thing for the right reason.
“Lennar’s deep commitment to its communities, extended through the Lennar Foundation, is both commendable and truly inspiring in its reach and impact,” said Jeff Meyers, CEO of Zonda. “From educational programs and health initiatives to mortgage-free homes for veterans and support for underserved communities, Lennar continues to lead with purpose—quietly making a meaningful difference in the lives of countless individuals and families.”
Hearthstone and Builder joined forces to recognize builders who are dedicated to giving back and making a difference in the community. Over the last 26 years, the Hearthstone BUILDER Humanitarian Award has given $7.9 million to various charities, making it the largest philanthropic award in the home building industry.
“Giving back isn’t a campaign or a checkbox at Lennar—it’s a constant part of who we are,” said Stuart Miller, Executive Chairman and Co-CEO of Lennar. “It lives in our culture, shapes our decisions, and reflects the deep care our Associates have for the communities we serve. We’re honored by this recognition from Hearthstone—it affirms our ongoing commitment to making a real and lasting difference where it matters most.”
- The Lennar Foundation was created in 1989 to give back to the communities in which Lennar builds by promoting self-sufficiency (e.g. construction career skills training for underserved individuals), building communities, and health initiatives.
- Lennar’s generous philanthropic model includes a $1,000 contribution to the Lennar Foundation for every home delivered by Lennar, helping fund the Foundation’s core initiatives. Lennar’s divisions across the country participate by deciding how to give back on a local level. Each December, each division replaces corporate holiday parties with a Focused Acts of Caring kickoff for the coming year, which includes financial support and volunteer time.
- Program support has focused on children and youth, homeless rehabilitation, education and continued learning, veteran assistance, health initiatives and medical research, and emergency community disaster relief.
- The Lennar Foundation’s efforts support educational partners, as well as the Building Talent Foundation — the charitable giving arm of the Leading Builders of America.
The Hearthstone BUILDER Humanitarian Award program is fully funded by a team of sponsors. Every dollar given is donated to the awardee’s associated charities.
“Hearthstone is proud to recognize the Lennar Foundation as the recipient of the 2025 Hearthstone BUILDER Humanitarian Award,” said Mark Porath, CEO of Hearthstone. “At Lennar, giving back is in their DNA— it drives decisions, shapes culture, and inspires action. Through the Lennar Foundation, they’re creating lasting change by supporting job training programs, addressing homelessness, improving healthcare access, and uplifting underserved communities. Their work is rooted in compassion and a genuine desire to give back to the communities they build in meaningful and lasting ways which exemplifies the very purpose of this award.”
About Zonda
Zonda provides data-driven housing market solutions to the homebuilding industry. From builders to building product manufacturers, mortgage clients, and multifamily executives, we work hand-in-hand with our customers to streamline access to housing data to empower smarter decisions. As a leading brand in residential construction, our mission is to advance the home building industry, because we believe better homes mean better lives and stronger communities. Together, we are building the future of housing. zondahome.com
About Hearthstone
Hearthstone is regarded by home builders as a market leader for innovative financing solutions. Since its inception in 1992, Hearthstone has funded over $19.5 billion of land acquisition, development, and construction to public and private home builders and completed $6.5 billion of advisory services. Hearthstone manages real estate investments for public and private pension funds, endowments, and investment groups and currently has $1.8 billion of assets under management.
