About Us

Founded in 2021, The Debbie Frank Legacy Fund is an initiative of the Golub Family Foundation dedicated to advancing the professional development of women in real estate. Each year, the Fund provides grants to organizations that champion education, mentorship, and community engagement. A key focus of the Fund has been supporting the impactful scholarship programs offered by The Goldie Initiative and CREW Chicago.

In 2024, the Fund served as a catalyst for a strategic alliance between two of the industry’s foremost women’s organizations: The Goldie Initiative and CREW Chicago. The Goldie Initiative provides educational scholarships and robust mentorship programs, while CREW Chicago offers member resources and dynamic learning forums.

This collaboration, the first of its kind, led to the creation of the Debbie Frank Legacy Fund/CREW Chicago Goldie Scholar, a prestigious designation presented annually to women pursuing graduate-level real estate studies at Chicago-area institutions. Each Scholar gains full access to the exceptional leadership development and networking opportunities provided by both the Goldie Initiative and CREW Chicago.​