""Marica had a remarkable ability to recognize potential in people - sometimes before they saw it in themselves. She believed deeply that talent should be nurtured wherever it appeared.""
""To date, the Vilcek Foundation has awarded more than $17 million to advance its immigrant-centered mission, including unrestricted cash awards for researchers and artists across disciplines.""
Marica Vilcek, co-founder of the Vilcek Foundation, passed away at 89. The foundation, established in 2000, has awarded over $17 million to support immigrant artists and researchers. Vilcek was known for her ability to recognize potential in others and believed in nurturing talent. Born in Czechoslovakia, she overcame challenges to earn advanced degrees in art history. Her legacy includes significant contributions to the arts and sciences, reflecting her commitment to immigrant communities.
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