Founding bodies

Rashi Foundation

The Rashi Foundation is one of the leading private family foundations in Israel. The foundation was established in 1984 but dates back to the mid-19th century. It operates with a dual vision: On the national level the Foundation works to strengthen the most vulnerable systems of Israeli society. On the individual level it provides aid to disadvantaged children, teens and families, helping them fulfill their potential and establish themselves as independent and contributing members of the community.

The activity of the Rashi Foundation can be divided into 2 main categories: Programs in the fields of education and welfare, and initiative to establish or upgrade structures aimed to supply an appropriate and convenient infrastructure for the running of quality programs. The education and welfare programs can be classified in 5 main categories: narrowing educational gaps, at-risk children and youth, encouraging excellence and promoting leadership, special needs and other matters of interest.
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Israel Venture Network (IVN)

 A venture philanthropy network in fields of education, society and employment. The network was established by entrepreneurs and high-tech business executives from Israel and other IVN allied countries. IVN specializes in finding systems-wide, flexible solutions that address three main areas of intervention: Strengthening the education system, investing in social leadership and creating employment opportunities.
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The Galileo Foundation
The board of directors:

	Mr. Scott Tobin – Chair of the Board – Senior partner in risk capital fund Battery Ventures
	Mr. Mordechay Cohen – Northern representative of the Rashi Foundation
	Mr. Itzik Turgeman – Senior consultant for promoting excellence, the Rashi Foundation
	Mrs. Inbal Sivan – Representative of Leumi Aharey, Bank Leumi
	Mr. Natie Shevel – Director of UJIA Great Britain in Israel
	Mrs. Gila Noam – Director of the Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco in Israel
	Mrs. Ronit Amit – Director of Gandyr Foundation
	Mrs. Yael Ne’eman – Director of Lautman Foundation

The Board of Advisers:

	Mrs. Hamda Hamida – High school principal in Tuba Zangria
	Mr. Avi Nathan – Senior Director, Microsoft
	Omer Teper – Shaldor  Strategic Consulting Company
	Professor Eyal Hovers – Head of Public and Political Leadership Project, Tel Aviv University
	Mr. Nahum Hofri, Mayor of Ra’anana and Chair of Local Municipality Education Committee