Greg Mondre

Natan inspires young philanthropists to actively engage in Jewish giving by funding innovative projects that are shaping the Jewish future. 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. 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 over $7.7 million to 128 social entrepreneurs and emerging nonprofits and has generated well over $800,000 in additional funds for these organizations through challenge grants and individual contributions from Natan members. The Natan board underwrites Natan's operating expenses, so 100% of contributions goes to Natan's grantees. 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."