David Berg Foundation

The David Berg Foundation supports a wide variety of program areas: law, legal education, public policy, museums, Jewish history, religion, and art. The Foundation works to improve the quality of life for the indigent and elderly, to encourage the study of Jewish history, to share access to Jewish cultural treasures, and to preserve Jewish heritage and landmarks in the United States, Israel, and Europe.

The Foundation supports the conservation of Jewish artifacts, manuscripts, texts and art; exhibitions about Jewish culture and heritage; and the advancement of Jewish museums and libraries. It promotes initiatives that combat the rise of antisemitism through security programs for synagogues and educates the public about the Holocaust and the history of the Jewish people.

Legal services support is focused on law school clinics and non-profit organizations that provide free civil legal services to low-income and underserved communities, with priority to those serving Jewish communities. Grants have been made to projects that help elder abuse victims secure benefits and entitlements as well as legal services for victims of domestic violence.

The Foundation remains committed to programs that focus on services for the elderly including the preparation of advance directives, palliative and hospice care, funerals and burials, and emergency medical services. The David Berg Foundation Fellowship for Geriatric Medicine was established to train medical students to treat older adults at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine.

The David Berg Foundation prioritizes the needs of the Jewish community worldwide. In response to recent global events, it distributed emergency funds in Ukraine and Israel. The Foundation expanded its grantmaking portfolio to include emergency response, hospital aid, trauma relief, and international legal advocacy.

Combating antisemitism initiatives and ensuring the safety and security of the Jewish community in the United States, Europe, and Israel has been a priority for the David Berg Foundation, with renewed significance since the October 7, 2023 attacks in Israel and the subsequent increased antisemitism worldwide. The Foundation supports legal advocacy, education, and research to fight bias and prejudice against Israel and establish policies to protect the rights of Jewish people.