Mission Statement
The Azrieli Foundation is a Canadian philanthropic organization established by David J. Azrieli, C.M., C.Q., MArch.
The mission of the Azrieli Foundation is to support initiatives and develop and operate programs that promote access to education and the achievement of excellence in various fields of knowledge and activity.
The Azrieli Foundation:
generously supports undergraduate and graduate students through various university-based scholarships and fellowships
promotes excellence in architecture and architectural education
supports scientific and medical research and education
empowers high-school students through programs aimed at lowering the drop-out rate
supports vibrant and sustainable Jewish communities by promoting Jewish educational institutions and opportunities
promotes access to and excellence in Holocaust education and research, and aims to expand Holocaust commemoration
supports educational programmes devoted to outreach among inter-married families and their children
promotes quality of life and continuing education for adults with developmental disabilities
supports excellence and education in music and the arts.
Programs and initiatives funded by the Azrieli Foundation are located in Canada, Israel and the United States.
In addition to the many traditional and innovative charitable programs that receive financial support, the Azrieli Foundation has established and operates:
The Azrieli Fellows Program: promoting academic excellence and leadership in graduate studies at Israeli universities.
The Azrieli Foundation-York University Holocaust Survivor Memoirs Publishing Program: collecting, archiving, publishing and distributing memoirs and diaries of Holocaust survivors in Canada under the imprint “The Azrieli Series of Holocaust Survivor Memoirs.”
The Azrieli Institute for Educational Empowerment : A program aimed at empowering Israeli youth-at-risk and encouraging them to stay in school by closing educational gaps, instilling social skills and providing parents with tools for improving family relationships.
The Azrieli Foundation does not consider unsolicited applications for funding. Grants are made through Foundation-operated and selected programs.
