Biography & Early Wealth Journey

Through The Broad Foundation, Eli Broad and his wife Edythe invest in public education, science, and the arts. The Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation and The Broad Art Foundation both work to improve communities and advance entrepreneurship. Broad gives to the arts through donations to the Museum of Contemporary Art – Los Angeles, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, and the Broad Museum in downtown Los Angeles, which he and Edythe had built to house the vast collection of contemporary art they own.

Broad's Malibu estate sits on almost half a waterfront acre. The home features walls of glass looking out over the Pacific Ocean, with a number of decks and lawn areas. The property has 105 feet of beach in front of it. The two-story entry leads to a large living and dining room with a dramatic fireplace. The home has five bedrooms and seven bathrooms. The master suite has its own ocean-facing balcony, lounge, and spa. The property also features a guest house.