Liatis Foundation

Liatis Foundation

The Liatis Foundation represents the philanthropic arm of the Borick family, whose wealth stems from Superior Industries International, a major manufacturer of aluminum wheels for passenger cars and light trucks. Steven Borick, who served as CEO of the publicly traded company, serves as the foundation's president. The institution historically focused on arts and education, including a notable association with Mills College, where it funded fellowships and awards. In 2020, the Liatis Foundation merged with the Louis L. Borick Foundation, bringing the family's giving vehicles under a more unified structure operating from Houston. The foundation's grantmaking centers on early childhood investment, evidenced by its membership in the LA Partnership for Early Childhood Investment and philanthropic partnership with the GreenLight Fund. While specific grant sizes are not publicly disclosed, the foundation's posture suggests a focus on systemic, community-level interventions rather than capital-intensive institutional gifts. The geographic footprint spans both California — where Superior Industries maintained its long-time Van Nuys headquarters, a property the foundation owns — and Texas, home to its current operations. Governance rests with family directors Robert Borick and Linda Borick Davidson, alongside President Steven Borick, indicating tight family control. The foundation also functions as landlord to Superior Industries through its ownership of the company's former headquarters at 7800 Woodley Avenue in Van Nuys. A separate entity, the Nita Borick Management Trust — named for the family matriarch — adds another layer to the Boricks' wealth architecture. In 2020, the merger of Liatis with the Louis L. Borick Foundation streamlined the family's philanthropic governance, consolidating what were previously parallel giving structures. The foundation's structural differentiator lies in its dual identity as both grantmaker and significant corporate shareholder. This configuration creates an uncommon alignment between the operating business's fortunes and the foundation's philanthropic capacity, linking industrial manufacturing cash flows directly to early childhood and education funding priorities.