WHO WE ARE
The Henry and Berenice Kaufmann Foundation is a federally chartered family foundation founded in 1967 by Henry Kaufmann and formally Incorporated in 1973. The Foundation has been successfully enriching lives with over $8 million in donations in Canada and internationally since that time.
The foundation provides grants to Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) approved charitable organizations in the following areas:
- Arts and culture
- Education
- Environment
- Health
- Human Services
THE STORY BEHIND OUR LOGO
The logo visually links the generations, representing 4 generations of family members’ involvement.
It highlights Henry Kaufmann’s love of palomino horses and his wish to leave a legacy of philanthropy to future generations.
Key Projects include
Brain
Canada
Funding of neuroscience research in chronic pain and Parkinson’s Disease, National
Nanny Angel
Network
Hands-on support for families impacted by the mothers’ cancer, Ontario
Ben-Gurion University
of the Negev
Support of haematology lab, archeology lab and scholarships for Canadian MSIH students, Israel
Festival des Arts de Saint Sauveur
Annual sponsorship of dance and culture festival, Quebec
Indspire
Scholarship funding for indigenous students pursuing post - high school studies, National
Kids Help Phone
Canada-wide helpline 24/7 for youth to access community support services, National
Contact
Henry and Berenice Kaufmann Foundation
Now operating through
The Jewish Community Foundation of Montreal
Contact:
Ms. Lizzie Cody
The Jewish Community Foundation of Montreal
5151 Ch. de la Côte Ste. Catherine, Suite 510
Montreal, Quebec H3W 1M6
Phone: (514) 345-6414
JCF-CRA Charitable Number: 118974179 RR0001
To submit a grant application or for further information, please contact:
Janis L. Levine, MSW, MM
Chair, JCF-HBK Advisory Committee
Phone: (514) 919-6553