The mission of the Thomases Family Endowment is to carry on Irwin Thomases' philanthropic values by ensuring a Jewish presence in the general community and aiming to better the world. The Endowment promotes a spirit of tzedakah (charity and justice).
The grant program guided by the Thomases Family Endowment is dedicated to upholding a Jewish presence within the broader community and enhancing the global society according to the philanthropic values of Irwin Thomases. This encompasses a focus on charitable giving and initiatives that aim to improve the world, reflecting a deep commitment to both specific causes within the Jewish community and wider secular initiatives for general societal benefit.