Directors Emeritus

William E. Nassour II

The first man ever designated Director Emeritus of the Los Angeles Philanthropic Foundation, William Nassour’s life is emblematic of the dedication to professional and community service required of LAPF’s leadership.

A graduate of the University of Southern California, where he received both a B.S. in Economics and an M.B.A. in Management, Mr. Nassour served for nearly two decades as Vice President of Nassour Studios, the Sunset Boulevard home of some of the entertainment industry’s most beloved motion picture and television classics, including High Noon, Abbott and Costello, The Rifleman, and My Three Sons.

He also served as Vice President of International Sales for Royalty, Inc., and is President of NASCO Properties, owning and managing a portfolio of Southern California industrial, commercial and residential holdings.

In addition to years of service on the LAPF Board of Directors, he is also a member of the Institutional Review Board of St. Vincent Medical Center, and has earned the designation of 32nd Degree Mason of the Scottish Rite.

Charles H. Taylor

One of only two Los Angeles Philanthropic Foundation Directors to ever receive the coveted Outstanding American Award, Chuck Taylor served LAPF for more than three decades before retiring in January of 2012 as Director For Life.

Personally and professionally, Chuck has always exemplified the best of the American spirit, from his distinguished military service following graduation from the Naval Academy at Annapolis, to the entrepreneurial spirit that led to his founding of Tayco Engineering.

Under Chuck’s leadership, Tayco has advanced American science for more than 50 years with a continuing series of technological innovations: from proprietary parts for NASA satellites to ultrafine wire welding techniques to perfect the Cochlear Ear Implant.

Pepperdine University recognized Chuck’s contributions to America by awarding him an honorary Doctoral degree, and Dr. Robert Schuller honored Chuck’s extraordinary heart and soul by asking him to speak to all of America during the Crystal Cathedral’s Hour of Power.

Now, our own Board of Directors has honored him as well by unanimously voting to designate Chuck Taylor Director Emeritus of the Los Angeles Philanthropic Foundation.