Inspired by the deep meaning and joy offered by Jewish living, the Harold Grinspoon Foundation (HGF) helps people connect to Jewish values, faith, traditions, and culture and build vibrant Jewish communities.
The HGF is committed to the classic Jewish value of tikkun olam - repairing the world for all of humanity. We believe in the importance of an engaged Jewish people who will continue to play a constructive role in world repair.
The HGF values a broad range of Jewish expressions of faith and connections to Judaism.
The HGF is committed to supporting Jewish programs and organizations that strengthen Jewish communities today and for the future.
The HGF is committed to maintaining the special connection between Israel and the diaspora.
The Harold Grinspoon Foundation...
celebrates Jewish culture and community by sharing Jewish stories through PJ Library.
strengthens the long-term organizational effectiveness and financial sustainability of Jewish summer camps through JCamp 180.
fosters a culture of endowment building and legacy giving through Life & Legacy.
sparks encounters with great Jewish ideas and the contemporary art of Voices & Visions.
supports local and national programs that fit with our mission.
Locally, the HGF provides a range of programming and support to our Jewish community of Western Massachusetts.
Nationally, the HGF supports vibrant Jewish programs through PJ Library, JCamp 180, and Life & Legacy across North America.
Internationally, the HGF supports Jewish communities in 40 countries worldwide through the global reach of PJ Library.
And in Israel, through our support of JFNA, Keren Grinspoon Israel carries out Sifriyat Pijama and Maktabat-al-Fanoos.
The HGF works in partnership with our grantees and with other funders to build sustainable Jewish organizations, creating and sustaining transformational Jewish experiences for the generations to come.
We use challenge grants to inspire a culture of philanthropy in communities and inspire a cycle of giving through programs like JCamp 180 and Life & Legacy.
We work in partnership with Jewish and philanthropic organizations, individual philanthropists, and generous donors to enable PJ Library to reach one third of eligible kids in North America, inspiring joyful home- and community- based Jewish experiences here and around the world.