The Jerusalem Foundation (hebr. הקרן לירושלים) is an international non-profit organization[1][2] whose goal is the improvement of the quality of life for all citizens of Jerusalem.[3] It was founded in 1966 by the mayor of Jerusalem, Teddy Kollek. The foundation is politically not affiliated. Based in Jerusalem, the Foundation works closely with supporters throughout the world and has desks in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Canada and other countries.
Using Jewish values as the source of its inspiration, the Jerusalem Foundation seeks to create a just society for all citizens of Jerusalem. It supports efforts that protect the interests of all minorities, regardless of religion or socio-economic background. The Jerusalem Foundation works toward creating an open, equitable and modern society by responding to the needs of the residents and trying to improve their quality of life. In particular, the Jerusalem Foundation has developed an agenda around three areas:
Since its founding in 1966, the Jerusalem Foundation has completed over 2000 projects throughout the city,[4] among others the Hand in Hand School for bilingual education, the Tower of David Museum of the History of Jerusalem, and the Jerusalem Music Centre.
The Foundation's president is Ruth Cheshin.