Our Mission, Vision and Values

Our Mission

Inspired by Jewish values and the vision and resilience of our founder, David J. Azrieli z”l, the mission of Azrieli philanthropy is to improve the lives of present and future generations through Education, Research, Healthcare and the Arts mainly in Canada and Israel.

The foundation has eight priority funding areas: Education, Fellowships & Scholarships, Community, Holocaust Education & Legacy, Science & Healthcare, Neurodevelopment & Neurodiverse Initiatives, Architecture, Design & Engineering, and Music, Arts & Culture. Our investments reach a diversity of people, places and needs.

In addition to strategic philanthropic investments in organizations large and small, the foundation operates a number of programs including the Azrieli Fellows Program, the Holocaust Survivor Memoirs Program, the Azrieli Centre for Music Arts & Culture, the Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence and others.

Our Vision  

Remember the past, heal the present, enhance the future of the Jewish people and all humanity.

Our Values

• Integrity & respect
• Taking on big challenges
• Excellence
• Passion for making a difference
• Results-oriented
• Sustainable impact