Pursuing More Just and Inclusive societies
WHO WE ARE
At Schusterman Family Philanthropies, we strive for a future in which the United States and Israel live up to their highest ideals. Guided by our values, we listen to, invest in, and connect leaders and organizations to pursue long-term solutions to pressing issues and systemic challenges.
37 YEARS
of supporting partners to pursue justice, repair the world, and treat all people with dignity and respect.
FUNDING IN THE U.S.
In the United States, our work is focused in six core portfolio areas that seek to advance racial, gender and economic equity and to strengthen Jewish communities.
Quote from Stacy Schusterman
Our Jewish values have always been—and will always be—at the core of our family’s philanthropy: a commitment to the pursuit of justice, repairing the world, and treating all people with dignity and civility.Chair, Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies
NEWS AND INSIGHTS SPOTLIGHT
Being a Universal and Particular Funder in a Post-Oct. 7 World
In the aftermath of the October 7 attacks, philanthropists face the challenge of balancing support for Jewish causes with secular issues. In this op-ed for eJewish Philanthropy, our Co-President Lisa Eisen discusses why funders must maintain this dual focus of "holding both" to strengthen the fabric of our society, forge critical partnerships and demonstrate a deep commitment to our shared humanity.
Terah Lawyer: Paving The Way for Successful Reentry After Incarceration
Anathea Chino: Increasing Native Representation in Political Leadership
Wesley Hamilton: Empowering and Celebrating People with Disabilities
FEATURED RESOURCE
What Is Care Work?
Care work encompasses various services that caregivers provide to support another person’s needs related to age, disability and illness. While these services are essential to society, care workers have fewer legal protections, lack access to adequate support and are paid less than workers in other labor sectors.
The policies that enable the robust provision of care work are key to achieving racial, gender and economic equity. In this explainer, learn more about:
- The history of care work;
- The challenges care workers face today; and
- What is required to build a robust care infrastructure.