The Koret Foundation is dedicated to creating a vibrant Bay Area and a thriving Jewish community.

The Koret Foundation is dedicated to creating a vibrant Bay Area and a thriving Jewish community.

The Koret Foundation is dedicated to creating a vibrant Bay Area and a thriving Jewish community.

The Koret Foundation is dedicated to creating a vibrant Bay Area and a thriving Jewish community.

The Koret Foundation is dedicated to creating a vibrant Bay Area and a thriving Jewish community.

Grantee Spotlights

SF Symphony’s Music and Mentors program: Expanding the bandwidth

Music and Mentors is the San Francisco Symphony’s innovative program for elevating music education in public middle and high schools throughout San Francisco. The Koret Foundation is a long-time supporter of the SF Symphony and a great fan of Music and Mentors, which is unique in its high-touch approach.

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Israel on Campus Coalition: Empowering student advocacy and promoting dialogue

ICC is dedicated to inspiring college students in the U.S. to see Israel as a source of pride. Founded in 2002, ICC educates and trains student leaders, Jewish and non-Jewish, to become advocates on campus and in the media. We spoke with three ICC Fellows about how the organization has provided ongoing moral support, giving them the courage and tools to stand up and speak out at this fraught time.

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Common Sense Media: Providing media literacy for all

Media literacy is key to empowering young people to sort through the noise to find the news, and classrooms are an ideal space for discussing complex topics.

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Guided by Jewish values, the Koret Foundation is committed to improving the quality of life for all who live in the Bay Area and to ensuring the vitality of the global Jewish community. We champion community leaders and institutions that can do the greatest good for the most people.  

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News

How Common Sense Media Is Fighting for Kids in the Age of AI
Jul 2025 | K-12 Education

How Common Sense Media Is Fighting for Kids in the Age of AI

Common Sense Media is stepping into the AI fray, helping educators, students, and families use media literacy to navigate an increasingly complex online world.

San Francisco Lauds Ruth Asawa in Stunning SFMOMA Homecoming
Jul 2025 | Arts and Culture

San Francisco Lauds Ruth Asawa in Stunning SFMOMA Homecoming

SFMOMA has opened a remarkable retrospective of the work of artist, educator, and activist Ruth Asawa. The exhibition is on view through September 2.

Black and Jewish Americans Gather for Juneteenth Celebration
Jun 2025 | Jewish Peoplehood

Black and Jewish Americans Gather for Juneteenth Celebration

The JCCSF was one of many Jewish organizations who hosted a Juneteenth celebrations this year, building solidarity and community