Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Charles Kushner

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: February 24, 2026

How Charles Kushner built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Charles Kushner is an American real estate developer who founded Kushner Companies in 1985. He is a convicted felon and disbarred attorney. Since 2025, he has served as the United States ambassador to France and Monaco.

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1979: Graduation from Law School

In 1979, Charles Kushner graduated from the Hofstra University School of Law.

1985: Started managing father's portfolio

In 1985, Charles Kushner began managing his father's portfolio of 4,000 New Jersey apartments.

1985: Founded Kushner Companies

In 1985, Charles Kushner founded Kushner Companies.

1998: Donated to Harvard University

In 1998, Charles Kushner donated $2.5 million to Harvard University after meeting with the university's president.

1999: Awarded Entrepreneur of the Year

In 1999, Charles Kushner won the Ernst & Young New Jersey Entrepreneur of the Year award.

2007: Purchased 666 Fifth Avenue building

In early 2007, Kushner Companies bought the 666 Fifth Avenue building in Manhattan for $1.8 billion.

August 2015: Donation to Trump's PAC

In August 2015, Charles Kushner donated $100,000 to Donald Trump's Make America Great Again PAC, supporting Trump's 2016 campaign for the presidency.

2016: Democratic Party Donor

Before 2016, Charles Kushner was a donor to the Democratic Party.

August 2018: Brookfield Properties Leased 666 Fifth Avenue

In August 2018, Brookfield Properties signed a 99-year lease for the 666 Fifth Avenue property, paying $1.286 billion and effectively taking full ownership of the building.

2023: Donation to Trump super PAC

In 2023, Charles Kushner was one of the largest donors to a Trump super PAC, donating $1 million.

November 30, 2024: Nominated as ambassador

On November 30, 2024, President-elect Donald Trump announced his intention to nominate Charles Kushner to serve as the United States ambassador to France and Monaco.

February 12, 2025: Nomination sent to the Senate

On February 12, 2025, Charles Kushner's nomination for United States ambassador to France and Monaco was sent to the Senate.

May 19, 2025: Confirmed as Ambassador to France

On May 19, 2025, Charles Kushner was confirmed by the United States Senate to serve as United States ambassador to France during President Trump's second administration.