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

Ronald C. Wornick Jewish Day School: Offering a holistic approach to Jewish education

Ronald C. Wornick Jewish Day School has begun an ambitious renovation that will add state of the art facilities to enhance its curriculum and foster a strong, vibrant Jewish community. We spoke with head of school Adam Eilath about his educational philosophy and how Wornick's plans will help it remain a special and responsive place for children to learn and grow.

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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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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

Why Holocaust Education and Jewish History Are Essential to Combating Antisemitism and Building Jewish Pride
Oct 2025 | Jewish Peoplehood

Why Holocaust Education and Jewish History Are Essential to Combating Antisemitism and Building Jewish Pride

Koret Board Co-President Dr. Anita Friedman writes about the importance of Holocaust education for The Times of Israel

San Francisco Conservatory of Music programming expands access to music education for SF Kids
Sep 2025 | Arts and Culture

San Francisco Conservatory of Music programming expands access to music education for SF Kids

The San Francisco Conservatory of Music puts on Bridge to Arts and Music (BAM), a highly successful, semester-long afterschool program for San Francisco youth.

Fall Update: Creating Centers for Learning
Sep 2025 | K-12 Education

Fall Update: Creating Centers for Learning

Art has the capacity to transform society, and a vibrant cultural landscape enriches our community immeasurably. The Koret Foundation’s commitment to the arts has been a cornerstone of our work over the past nearly 50 years.