The Max and Marian Farash Charitable Foundation is committed to enriching the civic and religious communities of its founders, emphasizing the importance of education and entrepreneurial creativity. It aims to transform the lives of individuals and organizations, with a focus on Monroe and Ontario Counties, dedicating half of its grants to support Jewish Life and the other half to secular activities. The foundation recognizes the critical role of the arts in building vibrant communities and supports efforts to make the arts accessible and representative of all community members.
The Foundation’s grant program is centered around a new Jewish Life strategy with four pillars: Institutions, Innovation, Israel, and Individuals. This strategy encourages proposals that can make a difference in these areas, specifically focusing on organizational business infrastructure needs, innovative ideas for reimagining Jewish Rochester, and efforts to eliminate Anti-Semitism. Ideal projects should aim for long-term success, present new approaches or scale effective ones, and bridge cultural divides. The Foundation is open to considering proposals outside these domains as well, emphasizing their desire to support transformative ideas for the Jewish community and beyond.