The Gush Etzion Foundation

For the benefit of the communities and residents, of The Gush Etzion Regional Council in the fields of: Education, security, Aliya, health, religion, sport, rescue, social welfare, tourism and preserving the legacy and heritage of Gush Etzion. The Foundation spearheads various campaigns for different projects and pre-holiday fund raising drives in Gush Etzion itself for the benefit of needy families in the region. The bulk of funds are raised outside Israel where the Foundation - a non-profit, tax-exempt organization in the U.S. - conducts a bi-annual fund raising campaign via direct mail. Most contributions to the Foundation are earmarked for specific projects. To inspire and widen support for Gush Etzion, the Foundation gives presentations in synagogues and other communal locales abroad, builds relationships and maintains ties with major Jewish organizations around the world, and provides visitors to Gush Etzion with intensive, "behind-the-scenes" tours of the area. The Foundation maintains a website about Gush Etzion, produces informational materials and works to inspire media coverage of the region. The Foundation is also recognized for tax exempt 46A in Israel as well.