The Foundation addresses social issues that shape the quality of life of Israeli citizens, and responds to emergency needs out of a deep sense of commitment to the country and its people.
Strengthening the Philanthropic Sector
Projects, Programs & Activities
Matan - Investing in the Community
Shari Arison introduced the United Way model to Israel -United Way- a framework that connects businesses with communities through corporate giving, volunteering, and social responsibility - transforming the culture of corporate giving in Israel. This is how Matan - Investing in the Community was established.
Matan is a groundbreaking organization that develops programs for business investment in the community, offering companies a diverse toolkit for meaningful social engagement: involving employees and stakeholders in community activities, making optimal use of organizational resources such as donations and volunteering, and investing across a wide range of corporate social responsibility activities.
Jason Arison, Chairman of the Foundation, is a member of Matan's leadership, and the Foundation regularly supports the organization's activities.
JFN and the Donor Network
The Foundation is a member of the Jewish Funders Network (JFN) and supported the establishment of JFN Israel from 2010 for a decade - recognizing the importance of building a professional community to advance philanthropy in Israel and globally. The Foundation's CEO serves on JFN's Board of Directors as Treasurer. In 2025, the Foundation renewed its support to help expand JFN Israel's activities.
Forum of Foundations in Israel
The Foundation and its representatives are members of the Forum of Foundations in Israel - a community of professionals from philanthropic foundations working for the benefit of Israeli society. The Forum serves as a resource for developing connections and collaborations between foundations, and fosters professionalism in philanthropy. The Foundation has supported its development since 2021.
Civic Leadership - Umbrella Organization of the Third Sector
The Foundation supports the organization's activities alongside the Schusterman Foundation and Yad Hanadiv, recognizing the importance of a representative body for civil society organizations as key stakeholders in Israel's philanthropic field.
The organization works toward a developed, diverse, and professional civil society - advancing the field through professional infrastructure, networking, policy promotion, and a knowledge and research center.
The Institute for Law and Philanthropy
The Institute for Law and Philanthropy was founded at Tel Aviv University in late 2014 at the initiative of Daphna Meidar-Nahmad and Edna Past, together with Prof. Yoram Margalioth and Adv. Galia Pitt. The Institute is built on a close partnership between the Faculty of Law and its founding and advisory committees, which include philanthropic foundations. For over a decade, the Institute has operated across three tracks: research, teaching and training, and community and field development.
