The Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation is part of the Schusterman Philanthropic Network (SPN), a global network of philanthropic initiatives started by the Schusterman family in the U.S., Israel and Canada. What originally started as a one-office foundation in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has expanded its reach to 11 time zones, nearly 30 team members and, through our work, hundreds of thousands of people around the world.
While each organization has its own mandate, we work collaboratively wherever possible to achieve our complementary missions. SPN’s integrated system of global grantmaking, professional development and networking alliances embodies our founders’ innovative approach to communal change.
For more, read our 10th Anniversary report (in honor of Charles), A Most Notable Life, and our 20th Anniversary Report, Celebrating 20 Years of Values in Action.
Founded: 1987
Headquarters: Tulsa, OK (national office in Washington, DC)
Vision: To help the Jewish people flourish by spreading the joy of Jewish living, giving and learning
Mission: The Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation is dedicated to ensuring vibrant Jewish life by empowering young Jews to embrace the joy of Judaism, build inclusive Jewish communities, support the State of Israel and repair the world.
The Foundation also provides assistance to non-sectarian charitable organizations dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in its hometown of Tulsa, Oklahoma, especially in the areas of education, child advocacy and youth development.
Website: www.schusterman.org
Founded: 2006
Headquarters: Jerusalem, Israel
Mission: The Schusterman Foundation – Israel (SFI) aims to help strengthen the fabric of Israeli society by providing funding, technical assistance and leadership for new and existing philanthropic initiatives. As the philanthropic arm in Israel of the Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation, SFI strives to bring the same commitment to excellence and basic Jewish values that have been the hallmark of the Schusterman family’s philanthropy for more than 20 years.
Website: www.schusterman.org.il
Founded: 2006
Headquarters: Jerusalem, Israel
Mission: The ROI Community for Young Jewish Innovators is a global community of outstandingly creative individuals who have a personal vision about how to make the Jewish world a better place. Built around intensive networking and skill-building activities in Jerusalem and the Diaspora that are continued online, ROI enhances its members’ ability to re-create community in their own image. ROI is a venture of the Center for Leadership Initiatives, in partnership with Taglit-Birthright Israel.
Website: www.roicommunity.org