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have to learn the steps," commented one participant. The programs build bridges across sectors, like neighborhood organizations and the business community, the school system and arts institutions, by including women and men from many fields and introducing them to players from diverse areas. They give leaders — and potential leaders — an opportunity to deepen their knowledge, gain skills, be exposed to different viewpoints and experiences, learn, and grow.
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for New York is the goal of one group of foundation grants. These programs identify talented individuals, bring them together for learning, training, and the exchange of ideas, and build networks equipped to address the challenges of tomorrow. "Leaders are like dancers; they are born with talent but
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In 1978, the Foundation began a formal grant-making process, and since that time, has disbursed a total of 145 million dollars. The Foundation's endowment has grown to 200 million dollars, and it now disburses over 9 million dollars annually. The Foundation has been responsible for such projects as
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at four New York biomedical research centers, beginning in the early 1980s. Aimed at young scientists, the fellowships enabled them to enter research careers instead of private practice or industry, which would otherwise seem more immediately lucrative. The programs also fund specific institutions
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Public interest legal organizations are used in representation of individuals and strategies to improve law enforcement, thereby providing an important mediating link between citizens and the government. To attract talented people to public interest work, the Foundation has supported programs that
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In Israel, the Foundation has directed its resources to critical issues, including a new initiative on the environment. It has continued to support graduate fellowships in Jewish studies. A final group of grants supported efforts to improve understanding between
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of the city that allows planners, architects, and community groups to visualize the effect of proposed projects before they are approved, and a website that will serve as a central source for information on public policy and civic life in New York.
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The Foundation, based in New York City, focuses its urban program on the city's future. It seeks to enhance the capacity of individuals, organizations, and the public sector to improve New York and the lives of those who live and work there.
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Following extensive discussions with leading thinkers in other foundations, academia, government, science, and the arts, the board also identified as priorities four themes that would be reflected across the above program areas:
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supports organizations that monitor actions taken in New York City and Albany, work to shape policies that benefit the city, and see that they are carried out fairly, efficiently, and in a timely manner.
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In 1987, the Foundation made a challenge grant that led to substantial government and private contributions, leading eventually to the 1993 establishment of the Israel Science Foundation (ISF)
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and other programs call for particular attention to the impact of policy changes on the most disadvantaged New Yorkers, who rely on such government aid. A portion of the Foundation's
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as a vehicle for his charitable giving. He willed half of his estate to the Foundation upon his death. Julie Sandorf has been the President of the Foundation since January 2008.
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the urban environment in the next century. Several grants have assisted projects that use technology in innovative ways — for example, a computer
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The program in biomedical research is devoted to strengthening basic research through support of programs at key institutions in New York City and in
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After Lisa E. Goldberg's sudden death on January 21, 2007, the position was vacant until filled by Julie Sandorf, formerly the executive director of
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A portion of the program is devoted to projects that use telecommunications technology to create innovative educational resources. For example,
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during his lifetime. The Foundation funded schools, hospitals, and service organizations serving the Jewish community, mostly located in
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Communications technology is focused on by the Foundation via television and the Internet. A part of the Communications program seeks
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are powerful tools, and are used to educate children about history and engage viewers in novel ways. In this grant period, an
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The education program has a focus of making the government more representative of, and more responsive to, its
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With Revson's giving as a guide, the board of directors for the foundation has established four program areas:
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In 2003, after 25 years, Eli Evans stepped down as the foundation's president, handing over the reins to
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The Jewish Philanthropy and Education program strives to increase knowledge and understanding of the
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using media, research, and leadership training. It endeavors to increase awareness of
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uses of technology to communicate with citizens and encourage their participation.
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The transfer of responsibility for many programs from Washington to state and
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The Foundation was started as Revson and others provided over $ 10 million
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the impact of modern communications on education and other areas of life.
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and culture and to build bridges between people of diverse backgrounds.
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to examine the possibilities for financing, delivering services, and
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has had major implications for New York. Dramatic shifts in
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and Jews through conferences, theatrical productions, and
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