Social and Charitable Causes
MSF community health worker speaks with a young refugee to help process their feelings in fleeing the war. Palanca, Moldova, April 2022. Photo by Peter Braunig
We condemn the ongoing violence in Ukraine and are actively donating to charitable organizations which help Ukrainians displaced by Russia’s invasion. We hope that the conflict ends immediately so that Ukrainians can live their lives peacefully.
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We condemn the terrorism perpetrated against innocent civilians by Hamas and strongly support Israel’s unassailable right to defend itself and to fully protect its citizens. The BFF is providing humanitarian supplies, medical equipment, and other needed material in support of Israel during these perilous times.
DEC Ukraine Poland border. Photo by Michael Kappeler/dpa
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www.freshair.org
Since 2014, the Foundation has supported the Fresh Air Fund through annual donations and by providing funds along with Warner Music Group to construct and operate a new music, dance, and theater center. Both organizations also support general camper programs for children aged 8-15 years old.
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www.plannedparenthood.org
The Foundation is a long-time supporter of Planned Parenthood, a trusted health care provider, educator, and advocate for women’s health and human rights around the world. Each year, Planned Parenthood delivers vital sexual and reproductive health care, sex education, and information to millions of people.
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RMHNY BFF Wellness Center at NYC Health Hospitals - Elmhurst
The Foundation has provided essential financial assistance to RMH-NY to improve the wellness and health care experience of caregivers whose children are receiving treatment for cancer and other serious pediatric illnesses at New York-area hospitals. The Blavatnik Family Wellness Center at RMH-NY provides an integrated wellness program for caregivers that includes in-house and in-hospital treatments. Funds also support the program’s growth and has allowed for the construction of a new wellness facility within the RMH building.
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2023 NGS Scholars
No Greater Sacrifice, formerly ThanksUSA, supported by the Foundation, provides college, technical and vocational school need-based scholarships for the children and spouses of U.S. military personnel. To date, over 5,000 scholarships totalling over $16 million have been awarded to residents of all 50 states and all branches of the military.
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Organizations working to assist Ukrainian refugees
The Foundation is actively donating millions of dollars to a wide range of charitable organizations working to assist Ukrainian refugees, including the International Red Cross Committee, Save the Children, Doctors Without Borders, and the Disasters Emergency Committee, among many others.
Photo by Ekaterina Svetova, courtesy of Lighthouse Guild.
The Foundation supports the Lighthouse Guild, a leader in addressing vision loss through coordinated vision and health services. Part of the Foundation's support includes helping with the Guild’s mission to expand essential youth programs for visually impaired youths and teens.
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www.freshair.org
Since 2014, the Foundation has supported the Fresh Air Fund through annual donations and by providing funds along with Warner Music Group to construct and operate a new music, dance, and theater center. Both organizations also support general camper programs for children aged 8-15 years old.
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www.plannedparenthood.org
The Foundation is a long-time supporter of Planned Parenthood, a trusted health care provider, educator, and advocate for women’s health and human rights around the world. Each year, Planned Parenthood delivers vital sexual and reproductive health care, sex education, and information to millions of people.
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RMHNY BFF Wellness Center at NYC Health Hospitals - Elmhurst
The Foundation has provided essential financial assistance to RMH-NY to improve the wellness and health care experience of caregivers whose children are receiving treatment for cancer and other serious pediatric illnesses at New York-area hospitals. The Blavatnik Family Wellness Center at RMH-NY provides an integrated wellness program for caregivers that includes in-house and in-hospital treatments. Funds also support the program’s growth and has allowed for the construction of a new wellness facility within the RMH building.
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2023 NGS Scholars
No Greater Sacrifice, formerly ThanksUSA, supported by the Foundation, provides college, technical and vocational school need-based scholarships for the children and spouses of U.S. military personnel. To date, over 5,000 scholarships totalling over $16 million have been awarded to residents of all 50 states and all branches of the military.
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Organizations working to assist Ukrainian refugees
The Foundation is actively donating millions of dollars to a wide range of charitable organizations working to assist Ukrainian refugees, including the International Red Cross Committee, Save the Children, Doctors Without Borders, and the Disasters Emergency Committee, among many others.
Photo by Ekaterina Svetova, courtesy of Lighthouse Guild.
The Foundation supports the Lighthouse Guild, a leader in addressing vision loss through coordinated vision and health services. Part of the Foundation's support includes helping with the Guild’s mission to expand essential youth programs for visually impaired youths and teens.
More InformationProviding many of the world's best researchers, scientists, and universities with support, and funding to discover breakthroughs that solve humankind's greatest challenges.
The Foundation contributes to renowned institutions that showcase the breadth of arts and culture, including performance, exhibition and education.
The Blavatnik Archive is a nonprofit foundation dedicated to preserving and disseminating materials that contribute to the study of 20th-century Jewish and world history, with a special emphasis on World War I, World War II, and Soviet Russia.
