mission
Natan inspires young philanthropists to become actively engaged in Jewish giving by funding innovative projects that are shaping the Jewish future.

vision
Natan believes that educated, engaged, and entrepreneurial philanthropy can transform both givers and nonprofit organizations. Natan members pool their charitable contributions, set the philanthropic strategy and agenda for the foundation, and allocate funds to innovative organizations that are building new vision for the Jewish people and the State of Israel. Through unique educational events and experiences, and through a rigorous, hands-on grantmaking process, Natan is creating an influential, philanthropically-minded community of young Jews dedicated to transforming the Jewish future.

grants
Natan supports entrepreneurial organizations with annual budgets under $1.5 million that demonstrate an innovative approach to addressing the challenges facing the Jewish people.

Since 2002, Natan has awarded almost $6 million in grants to 95 emerging nonprofits and has generated well over $600,000 in additional funds for these organizations through matching and challenge grants.

The Natan board underwrites Natan's administrative expenses, so 100% of contributions goes to Natan's grantees.

our name
Natan is named in memory of JJ Greenberg (1965-2002), a friend to many of Natan's founding members and a Jewish leader who embodied generosity, joy, and a passion for Jewish life. JJ's Hebrew name was Natan, a form of the Hebrew word for "give."