Rand Harlan Skolnick

The Palette Fund was launched in 2008 to honor the life and philanthropic legacy of Rand Harlan Skolnick. Founded by Terrence Meck and Peter Benassi, Rand’s partner and his best friend, the foundation has become a source of support for institutions and leaders working to build healthy and thriving communities. Since its inception, The Palette Fund has provided over $10 million in grants to over 150 ground breaking organizations throughout the United States and abroad. Rand was known as a wonderful son and brother, loving husband, honest businessman, avid philanthropist and great friend to so many. People, and the relationships he had with them, were Rand’s greatest joy. From an early age, Rand worked diligently helping to build the family business, Solgar Vitamins and Herb Company, with his mother and father, Connie and Allen Skolnick. After graduating from Emory University in 1979 with a B.A. in biochemistry and political science, Rand joined the family business based in Lynbrook, New York.