From generation to generation, we work together with our communities, in the spirit of tikkun olam, to catalyze and advance just and lasting social impact

Honoring Jim Crown

Two teens hugging at RootOne a life-changing summer experience in Israel

Who We Are

Crown Family Philanthropies is a family-led foundation dedicated to partnering with our communities to effect just and lasting social impact across generations.


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Our Work

We maintain deep strategic focus in the areas of education; the environment; health and human services; global health; gun violence prevention; and the Jewish Community and Israel.

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