The foundation of

everything we do.

The Values That Matter To Us

Our values reflect what matters to us as a family. They influence the causes we care about, the organizations we support, and the way we approach giving.

EDUCATION

We believe education gives people the tools to build better lives. That includes traditional education as well as programs that help people develop the knowledge, skills, and independence they need to reach their potential. 


FAMILY

Family is at the center of both our lives and our Foundation. We believe strong family relationships have an enormous influence on people’s lives. Individuals thrive, and strong communities are built when people support and take responsibility for one another.

In addition, we want the Foundation to provide our family with a shared way to give back for generations to come.


JEWISH VALUES & ISRAEL

Our Jewish values shape our sense of responsibility to others and our commitment to giving back. We support organizations that strengthen Jewish life and community.

We also believe deeply in the importance of a strong and secure Israel and support organizations that strengthen connections to Israel, advocate on its behalf, and contribute to its people and future.


ACHIEVEMENT

We believe in setting meaningful goals and working toward results. In our giving, we look for more than good intentions; we want to understand what an organization is working towards and what is needed to get there. We value people and organizations that are ambitious about what they hope to accomplish, thoughtful about how they will get there, and accountable for the results.


INNOVATION

We value people and organizations that think creatively about solving problems and challenge conventional approaches to find better ways. We are drawn to organizations that identify opportunities, develop thoughtful solutions, and are willing to learn, adapt, and improve as they work toward greater impact.

GRATITUDE

We believe that with opportunity comes a responsibility to give back. Much of our philanthropy has grown from gratitude. We have been fortunate to know organizations and people who have made a difference in our own lives, and giving back is one way we can express gratitude while helping to make those same opportunities available to others.

EDUCATION

We believe education gives people the tools to build better lives. That includes traditional education as well as programs that help people develop the knowledge, skills, and independence they need to reach their potential. 


FAMILY

Family is at the center of both our lives and our Foundation. We believe strong family relationships have an enormous influence on people’s lives. Individuals thrive, and strong communities are built when people support and take responsibility for one another.

In addition, we want the Foundation to provide our family with a shared way to give back for generations to come.


“The values that guide us as a family also guide the way we give. They remind us what matters, where we can make a difference, and why giving back is so important to us.”

- The Berger Family -

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