Our Story and Strategy
Since our 1998 establishment by Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, the Hadassah Foundation has invested millions of dollars in organizations improving the lives of women and girls in Israel and the United States.
Our 2026-2029 strategic plan below builds on that strong foundation while challenging us to think bigger about the role we can play in creating lasting change. In the years ahead, we will significantly grow our grantmaking, deepen our investment in the organizations and movements advancing gender equity, foster greater collaboration across the field, and inspire more Jewish philanthropists to prioritize women and girls.
Hadassah Foundation Strategic Plan 2026-2029
At the heart of this plan is a simple belief: We can accomplish more when we work together. Our role is not only to provide funding. It is to bring people together, strengthen relationships, share knowledge, and help build a larger community committed to ensuring that women and girls have the resources and opportunities to thrive and lead.
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Powering a Vibrant Ecosystem
In 25+ years, our grantmaking has built a dynamic network of feminist organizations in Israel and the U.S. The Hadassah Foundation was among the first to fund several organizations that have become major players in the feminist community. Our grant recipients continue to report that our support serves as a “seal of approval” that opens doors to other funding and partnership opportunities.
How We Do It
FUNDING: Engaging in strategic and trust-based grantmaking.
CONNECTING: Linking grant recipients, current and past board members, and Jewish funders to one another and ourselves.
CATALYZING: Educating and inspiring current and past board members, and the broader Jewish funding community, to amplify our work and grow the commitment to gender equity.
Our Impact
2025 Year in Review
Supporting Girls and Youth
25 Years of Transformation
Advancing Women’s Leadership
HF@25: A Jewish Experience of Gender Justice
See highlights from the Hadassah Foundation’s 25th anniversary celebration.
News & Events
Grantmaking
Hadassah Foundation's Approach
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
Meet Our Grantees
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
We envision a world in which women are working within and across communities to inspire and drive economic, social, and political equality for all people.