The South Africa Jewish community has diminishing in terms of numbers over the years, yet it is often touted as being of the finest in terms of quality in the world.
Over the past 25 years, the combination of an ageing Jewish population, rampant immigration and significant increases in the cost of living, have contributed to an increasingly poorer population. This trend is showing no signs of letting up, painting a grim picture of Jewish financial sustainability over the short to medium term.
Against this backdrop, Foundation 2000 was set up in the year 2000 in order to provide a capital fund for the Jewish Community.
It was the first capital fund in Johannesburg. The long-term goal is to raise a capital fund of R200m.
A special mention of gratitude is made to our former CEO Mr Gerald Leissner, who passed away after 15 years of dedication to the Foundation and the community.
Foundation 2000 would like to thank its donors, CEO and trustees for all their help.
The fund raised an initial R50 million in the first 12 months and has to date distributed over R100 million to the community at zero costs (other than minimal accounting & audit fees).
The fund has assisted in many transformational projects within the community. Some projects include: