A private charitable foundation established in 2021 through the estate of Vancouver businessman Ronald Roadburg. Based in British Columbia, the foundation funds philanthropic initiatives in Jewish and broader communities across Canada, Israel, and internationally. Priority areas include strengthening Jewish and at-risk communities, supporting populations disproportionately affected by inequities, and addressing complex social challenges such as addictions and climate change. The foundation operates through proactive partnership research and does not accept unsolicited proposals. View Ron Roadburg Foundation's website for more information.
The Ronald S. Roadburg Foundation is a private charitable foundation that operates as a discretionary funder, identifying and supporting charitable organizations aligned with its mission through proactive research and partnership development rather than open application processes.
The foundation focuses on three main impact areas: (1) Strengthening and securing Jewish and at-risk communities, including security, combating anti-Jewish racism, capacity building, and support for Northern Galilee in Israel; (2) Supporting populations disproportionately affected by circumstance or inequities, including individuals facing addiction issues, Indigenous communities in Canada, and minority communities in Israel; (3) Addressing complex social challenges, currently focusing on the addiction crisis and climate solutions in British Columbia, Canada, and Israel.
The foundation's work spans British Columbia, across Canada, Israel, and around the world, with a particular focus on Jewish communities and broader social issues.
The foundation works to find philanthropic opportunities through the research efforts of its leadership and staff. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, instead proactively identifying partner organizations that align with its vision, values, and giving priorities.
Recent major commitments include a $50 million gift to the new University of Kiryat Shmona in the Galilee, a $36 million matching challenge to the JWest project, and ongoing support for organizations addressing substance use recovery, affordable housing (Tikva Housing Society), and emergency relief.