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 U.S. Jewish community.
Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, established the Hadassah Foundation in 1998 to enhance the lives of women and girls through grantmaking and education. Since then, we have awarded almost $13 million in grants. Our grants elevate and empower women and girls in leadership roles, confront gender-based violence, increase female political representation — and much more.
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 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.
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