A dynamic, diverse, and livable Bay Area is critical for the region’s continued economic success. We support a select number of responsive organizations working to improve the quality of life for those who live here, especially our most vulnerable community members. These programs include reducing food insecurity, supporting veterans, and addressing other pressing needs.
Koret Food Program: Serving diverse communities more than food
The Koret Food Program, one of the Foundation’s longest-standing initiatives, was special to our founder, Joseph Koret, because of this personal experience as a child in New York City. Mr. Koret grew up in a family that today would be classified as “working poor.” Later in life, he enjoyed telling the story of fishing for […]
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Celebrating our Veterans
This Veterans Day, learn about Koret’s commitment to grantmaking that supports vets in key areas as they reintegrate into civilian life:
Honoring our veterans this Memorial Day
We are proud to honor our local military veterans this Memorial Day and every day. Koret’s Veterans Initiative helps vets reintegrate into civilian life with mental healthcare, workforce development, and community building to combat social isolation.
The economic wisdom of George Shultz
Koret director Michael Boskin pays tribute to colleague, mentor, and friend George Shultz, a longtime Koret advisor who left a lasting impact on US policy, diplomacy, and the economy. (Photo: Mary Anne Fackelman / White House via CNP/Getty Images)
KTVU: Foundation gives $5M to Bay Area food banks during coronavirus pandemic
The Koret Foundation announced funding for seven Bay Area food banks and meal delivery services, to help groups serving the hungry during the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic has caused the number of people requiring assistance to skyrocket. Michael Boskin, president of the Koret Foundation, said that he hopes Koret’s grants will “encourage other donors to do the same.”