Our Story
The Hadassah Foundation leads the movement to revolutionize the role, perception, and impact of all who identify as women and girls in Israel and the American Jewish community. Established by Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America in 1998 to refocus the priorities of the Jewish community through creative grantmaking, the Hadassah Foundation has awarded almost $12 million to 113 organizations. We believe that advancing gender equity in Israel and the United States through collective funding, relationship building and education, will foster lasting change and positive impact for people of all genders.
HF@25: A Jewish Experience of Gender Justice
See highlights from the Hadassah Foundation’s 25th anniversary celebration.
Powering a Vibrant Ecosystem
In 25+ years, our grantmaking has built a vibrant network of feminist organizations in Israel and the U.S. Our programs and grants elevate and empower women and girls in leadership roles, confront gender-based violence, increase female political representation – and much more. We support women and girls of all backgrounds in Israel and in the American Jewish community.
How We Do It
Studying the root causes of injustices and inequities, so they are addressed with intent and transformative strategies
Mobilizing communities, influencers, and experts who galvanize the Jewish philanthropic community to prioritize investment in women and girls.
Supporting organizations, initiatives, and bold ideas that create real and lasting social change.
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 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 Bernice S. Tannenbaum Fund for Education underwrites all Hadassah Foundation educational programming. 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.
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.
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