Welcome to the Clara Mendes Foundation
Purpose Statement Since 2023
At the Clara Mendes Foundation (CMF), our primary mission is to support children and adolescents with a Jewish identity who face mental, social, and/or physical difficulties or developmental delays. Our goal is to contribute to their future filled with joy, freedom, and playfulness. To achieve this, we partner with not-for-profit organizations in Israel and the Netherlands that share our mission. Together, we support projects in the fields of Education, Cultural Development, and Care/Wellbeing, making a tangible, meaningful and sustainable impact.
How We Make a Difference
CMF actively seeks out suitable projects and provides financial contributions, preferably for consecutive years. In our project selection process, we heavily weigh the proven track record of the organizations behind them. When needed, we seek advice from independent external parties to ensure the utmost transparency and effectiveness. Since 2023, we have taken the initiative to proactively search for projects rather than accepting applications through our website or email.
Our Board Members
– Nathalie Schrijver-Levie – Chair
– Sander Glaser – Treasurer
– Fabienne Meijers-Schaft – Secretary
– Irith Koster – Member
– Sarieth Shachar-Palgi – Member
– Martijn Malessy – Member
Rest assured, none of our board members receive any remuneration for their valuable work. Our dedicated board members are passionate individuals committed to our cause.