Hadassah Foundation designated funds advance the philanthropic mission of the Hadassah Foundation while honoring the legacies of beloved friends. Each of the below funds reflects the values and passions of the women they honor, supporting initiatives that empower girls and women through education, advocacy, leadership, and community-building. Organizations whose grants have been underwritten by these funds include Moving Traditions, the Rackman Center for the Advancement of Women, and Eden Association. If you would like to learn more about making a legacy gift or forming a designated fund, contact us.
Designated Funds
The Andrea Silagi Fund for Education, Advocacy and Outreach helps women and girls access the information they need to live healthy, informed, and productive lives. Established in 2022 with a $1 million gift from Andrea’s husband Moshe Silagi and their daughter Karen Silagi Freedman, the fund honors Andrea’s passion for education and love of teaching. Learn more.
The Bernice S. Tannenbaum Fund for Education underwrites all Hadassah Foundation educational programming and previously underwrote an annual award for emerging feminist leaders. Learn more.
The Jacquie Bayley Fund for Leadership, Opportunity and Sisterhood supports initiatives that help girls and youth become influential leaders, grow the number of opportunities available for meaningful education and engagement, and build supportive networks embracing shared values and collective strength. Learn more.
The Julie Morris Ner Tamid Fund underwrites an annual Spark grant to an organization that embraces new ideas and alternative ways of solving problems, unlocks the hidden potential that lies within people, and fosters environments of peace and community where change can blossom. Learn more.
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We support organizations that work through a gender lens and that are creating social change. Learn what that means and about our grantmaking practices. Read more
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Our grant recipients in Israel and the United States address a variety of issues affecting those who identify as women and girls. Learn about our current and past grant recipients. Read More
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The Hadassah Foundation is a leader in advancing gender equity in Israel and the United States through collective giving, relationship building, and education.
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