INDUSTRY LEADERS SHAPING THE FUTURE OF THE CRE WORKFORCE
Donor Features
The PREA Foundation mobilizes the capital of firms and individuals committed to strengthening the talent pipeline in commercial real estate. Our donors are part of a community of industry leaders united around a shared vision for the future.
Together, we fund scholarships, support internship placements, and help pilot, launch, and scale CRE pathway programs from high school to the C-suite—expanding access and driving lasting impact across the industry.
GEM Realty Capital
Expanding Opportunity Through Community Investment
The PREA Foundation proudly acknowledges GEM Realty Capital’s $250,000 pledge commitment, underscoring the firm’s commitment to expanding access and opportunity to careers in institutional real estate. As a Chicago-based leader in philanthropy, GEM’s 70-person team has supported more than 240 organizations helping youth in under-resourced communities build brighter futures and employees contributed over 700 volunteer service hours last year.
GEM works to drive positive change by funding programs that provide impactful experiences and resources to improve education and outcomes for Chicago youth. The firm helps to expand access to real estate careers by offering internships for first-generation college students and hosting career exploration events to introduce young talent to the industry. The PREA Foundation proudly recognizes GEM Realty Capital’s commitment to widening the circle of opportunity in CRE.
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Ambrose
Removing Financial Barriers Through the Ambrose Opportunity Scholarship Program
Ambrose’s $1 million commitment funds the Ambrose x PREA Foundation Opportunity Scholarship Program, providing direct financial support for students who have secured internships through PREA Foundation grantee programs but face economic barriers to participation.
The Ambrose Opportunity Scholarship Program helps offset expenses during internships, enabling students to participate based on merit and potential, without financial constraints, to build the skills, experience, and industry connections that lead to successful long-term careers in the industry.
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Barings
Building on a Decade of Investment in Industry Talent
Barings has committed $1 million to the PREA Foundation to support the development of future leaders in the real estate industry by funding internships, career pathway programs, and professional development initiatives. The commitment, announced during the 2026 PREA Spring Conference, will directly support participants across the PREA Foundation’s national partner network.
The investment builds on eight years of institutional partnership through Artemis, now a Barings company, which helped grow what was a 70-student summer program in 2018 into a career pipeline that reaches more than 7,000 students annually.
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Join the Leaders Shaping the Industry
Be part of the leading firms working together to develop the next generation of talent in commercial real estate. We welcome partnerships with organizations that share our commitment to expanding access and strengthening the industry’s workforce.