To transform quality of life through meaningful giving to innovative ideas, intentional stewardship, and positive action.
ABOUT
The Foundation
MISSION
VISION
To inspire, educate, and sustain.
VALUES
Heritage
We honor the values of Judaism and Jewish identity that elevate service, respect, self-sufficiency, and support for communities that share these values.
Stewardship
Our ultimate goal is to serve the greater good, and that desire is reflected in the actions we take, the relationships we build, and the partners we support.
Innovation
We go beyond the status quo to support the creation of new approaches and ideas that expand our partners’ capacity to do good.
Impact
Philanthropy plays a catalytic role in improving quality of life. We channel our resources in ways that maximize the impact of our giving and offer others tools for strategic philanthropy.
FOCUS ON GIVING
Education and Human Services
We partner with education and human services organizations that are finding new ways to ensure equitable opportunities in their communities. We support educational efforts and workforce development initiatives that help people build life-long skills of leadership, curiosity, and resilience that will help them thrive in school, the workplace, and beyond. Giving areas include:
- Initiatives to help expand access to affordable early childhood care and education.
- Programs that support closing the achievement gap for underserved communities so that more students graduate high school and attend college.
- Workforce development initiatives that help people grow their skills, connect with peers and find meaningful employment opportunities.
- Advocacy for educational and workforce development organizations that help them evolve their programs to provide more impact in their communities.
FOCUS ON GIVING
Religious and Cultural Initiatives
A thriving cultural sector enhances quality of life for people and communities. We support individuals and organizations that explore and celebrate Judaism, Jewish identity and values, and spiritual growth. Our giving also includes cultural initiatives that enhance the role of culture in society and advance human understanding of each other and our place in the world.
- Youth camps, events, programs, and education that embrace our shared values.
- Experiences that deepen our commitment to the greater good and values of citizenship locally and globally.
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Medical and Scientific Advancements
We support advanced clinical research and technological innovation in areas of study that strive to improve quality of life and reduce the burden of health conditions and disease on individuals and society. We partner with individuals and organizations pursuing research in these fields:
- Translating medical and scientific discoveries into advanced treatments and therapies.
- Research and clinical trials in the areas of cardiology and nervous system disorders and conditions.
- Research and technology advancements that further the understanding of neuroscience and brain health.
- Research and therapies that support wellness, well-being, and healthy aging.
OUR FOUNDERS
The ELMAR Family Foundation was created to elevate and empower individuals and communities through thoughtful impact.
The ELMAR Family Foundation was created to elevate and empower individuals and communities through thoughtful impact. It has supported many non-profits locally and globally. Always looking for ways to expand their impact and bring others along on their journey, Marlys and Elliott Badzin established the ELMAR Family Foundation in 2016. By creating the foundation, they are proud to formalize their commitment to giving, model effective philanthropy, and create a legacy of giving.
Making an impact.
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