Wexner Foundation

Mission Statement: The Wexner Foundation develops and inspires leaders in the North American Jewish Community and across the public service sector in the State of Israel. Through pluralistic, cohort-based educational initiatives, the Foundation invests in promising professionals and volunteers, giving them tools to exercise transformative leadership.

The organization works in partnership with other foundations, federations, philanthropists, and organizations to develop a robust, meaningful, and increasingly diverse North American Jewish community. The Foundation is committed to Ahavat Yisrael—a love for the entirety of the Jewish People—and actively fosters enduring connections between Wexner leaders in North America and Israel.

Primary Program Areas:

• Wexner Heritage Program: A religious education program that strengthens Jewish community leaders through intensive study of text in Bible, history, philosophy, and law led by experienced clergy and faculty. (2024 expenses: $2,567,155)

• Wexner Israel Fellowship Program: A leadership development program for mid-career leaders in Israel's public sector, operated as a unique partnership between the Wexner Foundation, Israel's civil service, and Harvard. (2024 expenses: $1,558,292)

• Wexner Graduate Fellowship/Davidson Scholars Program: Provides leadership development for Jewish communal professionals in graduate schools. This program was renamed in 2006 when the William Davidson Foundation joined as a partner. (2024 expenses: $3,168,126)

• Additional Programs: Since 2013, the Foundation has launched the Wexner Service Corps (2013), Wexner Field Fellowship (2013), and Wexner Senior Leaders (2014).

Core Values: The Foundation pursues its work with integrity, transparency, and in pursuit of excellence. Its philosophy of leadership development is based on an artful mix of individual talent, thoughtful curriculum, and diverse-by-design peer cohorts.