What is the name of the foundation established by the founder of the Limited Brands, Leslie Wexner?

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The foundation established by Limited Brands founder Leslie Wexner is The Wexner Foundation.

Wexner created the foundation in 1983 to develop Jewish professional and volunteer leadership in North America and strengthen public leadership in Israel. Its work grew from separate programs, including the Wexner Heritage Program and the Wexner Israel Fellowship.

The organization is associated with Les Wexner, whose retail career began when he opened The Limited in Ohio in 1963. The company later expanded into major brands including Victoria’s Secret and Bath & Body Works, which can make similarly named corporate foundations seem like plausible answers.

In 2003, organizations founded by Leslie and Abigail Wexner merged into the unified Wexner Foundation. Its programs have included fellowships, leadership education, and support for Jewish communal and public-service leaders.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Sept. 2026

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