The Jewish Foundation of Manitoba

The jewish foundation of manitoba is the jewish community's endowment fund. The foundation which is independent of other community organizations operates under the mandate to receive capital gifts to be held in perpetuity. These gifts are invested; the annual income therefrom distributed back to the local community in the form of grants and educational awards. Donor-recommended distributions are also provided on a local provincial and national level to various charities including canadian 'friends of' charities supporting charitable activity in israel. The foundation's distributions support any array of charitable organizations involved in education arts and culture health care and social services recreation and jewish community life. The jewish foundation of manitoba in keeping with its jewish heritage and values encourages and facilitates the creation and growth of endowment funds to enable the community to realize its potential. The foundation maintains effective stewardship over all assets entrusted to it distributes grants that reflect community priorities and provides leadership in both the jewish and general communities.