The Mayberg Foundation is dedicated to proliferating Jewish wisdom and values in the contemporary world.
We are a family foundation with operating and grantmaking programs reflecting a high impact, entrepreneurial approach to philanthropy. Trustees Louis Mayberg and Manette Mayberg are deeply involved in many issues and initiatives impacting how future generations will sustain Jewish values, literacy, practice and belief.
We seek to create a vibrant Jewish future that is firmly rooted in foundational Jewish principles and inclusive of diverse perspectives. This requires making Judaism available to all Jews, educating and inspiring our next generation, and ensuring that the Jewish homeland is secure, prosperous and healthy.
Our core values guide the way we approach philanthropy and our grant making process. These values include:
Entrepreneurial Philanthropy We look for and create new approaches and ripe opportunities to strengthen the Jewish people. We take calculated risks and ask challenging questions, reinvigorating, rethinking and improving.
Foundational Judaism We are deeply committed to initiatives that impact how future generations will sustain Jewish values, literacy, and practice. We believe that building real knowledge—deep understanding—of Judaism's foundational teachings will inspire, sustain, and grow the Jewish people.
Connectedness In today’s evolving Jewish world, we emphasize the connection between all Jewish people. We believe in building a vibrant and meaningful Judaism for all Jews that provides both inspiration and wisdom —regardless of how one identifies or practices.
Collective Effort We work with partners who share our commitment to inspire, educate and strengthen Jewish individuals and communities. We often partner with other foundations and philanthropic families in order to deepen our thinking and in order to maximize impact. This collective approach extends to how we work with our beneficiaries as well. We recognize that our impact is only as great as the quality of the individuals and organizations doing the actual work. We work closely with beneficiaries to help them think more strategically and act more boldly.
