Richard Goldman

[2] Goldman Insurance and Risk Management was acquired by the Willis Group in 2001.

[1] Goldman's foundation, which is sometimes nicknamed the "Green Nobel," awarded six prizes annually worth $150,000 USD to environmental activists representing six regions of the world.

[5] Through his foundation, which is worth more than one billion dollars, Goldman funded projects throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, including the Jewish Community Center of San Francisco and the Rhoda Goldman Plaza.

[5] Among his California projects were investments in solar power, and protection of redwood forests and sealife.

[11] A memorial service was held at Congregation Emanu-El in San Francisco.