What Ted Arison Family Foundation does

Ted Arison Family Foundation (also branded Arison Foundation) is a private, family-funded philanthropic foundation established in Miami in 1981 by Ted Arison and his daughter Shari Arison, with Israeli operations expanded in the 1990s. It is registered in Israel as a public-benefit company and operates from Tel Aviv with 51-100 employees. Its programmatic model is structured around three impact circles — personal resilience, community resilience, and national resilience — spanning health, disability, personal awareness, volunteering, arts and culture, and philanthropic field development.

The foundation deploys capital through three parallel mechanisms: (i) direct grants to Israeli individuals meeting economic-need criteria (savings under 200,000 ILS, maximum one real-estate property) and to registered non-profit organizations (amutot) with proper governance and Section 46a tax-ordinance status; (ii) long-term infrastructure and institution-building donations to hospitals, universities, and cultural organizations (e.g., the Ted Arison Hospitalization Tower at Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, the Arison Pediatric Emergency Medicine Center at Wolfson Medical Center, the Arison Hyperbaric Medicine Building at Shamir Medical Center, the Arison School of Business at Reichman University, and the Arison Center for Media and Technology at Bezalel); and (iii) seven self-operated "vision enterprises" — Ruach Tova (volunteering platform), Good Deeds Day (annual global day of service in 115 countries), Goodnet (digital platform for doing good), Mahuty magazine and Radio Mahuty Hayim (content and internet radio), the Mahuti Center (personal-awareness visitor center), and Artport (contemporary-art residency and gallery).

The foundation is led by Chairman Jason Arison (third generation, since 2009) and CEO Rachel Cohen (since 2023, promoted from Deputy CEO/CFO since 2006), with all four Arison family board members actively involved. It does not generate commercial revenue and discloses no financials; operating funds derive entirely from Arison family resources and, historically, the wider Arison Group (Miya, Bank Hapoalim, Shikun U'Binuy — all divested between 2018-2019). Distribution of impact reaches individuals and organizations in Israel and globally (115 countries via Good Deeds Day), with millions of participants annually.

Name

Ted Arison Family Foundation

Legal name

הקרן המשפחתית ע"ש תד אריסון (ישראל) חברה לתועלת הציבור בע"מ

Website

https://arisonfoundation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Ted Arison Family Foundation is a private, family-funded philanthropic foundation established in 1981 that grants to Israeli individuals and non-profits, builds infrastructure at Israeli hospitals and universities, and operates seven vision enterprises — including Good Deeds Day (115 countries) and Goodnet — serving millions of beneficiaries annually.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Philanthropic Foundation

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Other Grantmaking and Giving Services (813219), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Foundations (BPAGAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

International Grantmaking & Development Foundations (BPAGAKAH), Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB)

Keywords

• Family philanthropy
• Community grants
• Nonprofit foundation
• Social impact programs
• Resilience initiatives

Headquarters

HQ city

Tel Aviv

HQ country

Israel

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Family-Funded Philanthropy: The foundation is a private family philanthropic foundation funded entirely from family resources. It has been operating for over 4 decades. All family members are involved in the foundation's philanthropic activities. The foundation does not generate commercial revenue but deploys family capital through grants, donations, and vision enterprise leadership.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The Ted Arison Family Foundation is a private philanthropic foundation that provides grants to individuals and nonprofit organizations in Israel and the United States and self-operates a portfolio of seven "vision enterprises" focused on personal, community, and national resilience. Its core deliverables include individual hardship grants, organizational program grants, community mobilization campaigns (e.g., Good Deeds Day), volunteer matching (Ruach Tova), an online goodness community (Goodnet), and resilience-focused media and education programs (Mahut Hachaim Magazine, Mahut Hachaim Radio, Mahuti Center, Artport).

Product overview

The Ted Arison Family Foundation (Arison Foundation) is a private family philanthropy organization operating in Israel and globally for over 40 years. It does not offer a technology product platform but operates a portfolio of vision initiatives focused on personal resilience, community resilience, and national resilience. Key initiatives include: Good Deeds Day (international day of good deeds), Ruach Tova (volunteering platform), Goodnet (digital platform for doing good), Mahut Hachaim (consciousness/lifestyle content with magazine, radio, and Mahuti center), Artport (contemporary art center), and Matan (corporate community investment). The foundation also provides grants to individuals and organizations in health, disability, community, culture and national resilience areas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Good Deeds Day (יום המעשים הטובים): An international day of good deeds initiated by Shari Arison through Ruach Tova, operating in 115+ countries with millions of participants annually.
• Goodnet
• Mahuti (מהותי)
• Artport
• Ruach Tova (רוח טובה)
• Maalot Chaim / Essence of Life (מהות החיים)

Products and services

• Individual Grants Program Direct financial grants provided to individuals experiencing personal hardship in Israel (and in some cases the United States), aligned with the foundation's personal resilience impact circle.
• Organizational Grants Program Grants awarded to Israeli nonprofits, hospitals, educational institutions, and community organizations whose programs advance personal, community, or national resilience.
• Good Deeds Day Annual international day of community service mobilizing volunteers to perform good deeds, operated by the foundation to advance community resilience.
• Ruach Tova Volunteer-matching program and platform that connects Israeli individuals seeking to volunteer with nonprofits and community causes needing support.
• Goodnet Online community platform that curates content, resources, and stories promoting positive social impact, goodness, and volunteerism for a global audience.
• Mahut Hachaim Magazine Print magazine published by the foundation delivering content focused on personal and family resilience for an Israeli readership.
• Mahut Hachaim Radio Radio station and broadcast programming operated by the foundation to disseminate resilience-themed content to listeners.
• Mahuti Center Physical/operational center run by the foundation that delivers resilience-focused programming, training, and educational activities.
• Artport Arts and culture program operated by the foundation, using artistic expression as a vehicle for community resilience and social impact.
• Matan - Investors in the Community Program associated with the foundation that channels philanthropic capital into community projects, positioning donors as "investors" in community resilience outcomes.

Quantifiable outcome

• Good Deeds Day reaches 115 countries with millions of participants annually
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Miller Center for Contemporary Judaic Studies, University of MiamiminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025The foundation supports the work of Prof. Haim Shaked at the Miller Center leading projects in Middle East studies, Israel, and Jewish studies. In 2025, the Ted Arison Hall auditorium was inaugurated as recognition of the foundation's years of contributions.
• Enosh - Israeli Mental Health AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024In 2024, the foundation promoted a partnership between additional philanthropy foundations (Azrieli Foundation and Shenberg Foundation) and Enosh for establishing 7 new emotional treatment centers for youth and young adults in trauma and crisis situations in the South and North. The project launched in 2025.
• ICA - Israeli Center for Addictions and Mental HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023The Israeli Center for Addictions and Mental Health and the foundation formed a strategic partnership in 2023 to develop community and individual services for preventing chronic mental illness in youth and young adults (ages 8-25). The partnership covers 5 areas: prevention programs, professional and change-agent training, research, early identification, and supportive technology development.
• Forum of Foundations in IsraelcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021The foundation and its representatives are members of the Forum, a community of professionals in philanthropy foundations working for Israeli society. The foundation supports the Forum's development from 2021 as part of its grants for developing the philanthropic field in Israel.
• Red Lines - Impact Collective from Yated OrganizationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021An impact collective for reducing and preventing domestic violence through a joint, multi-sectoral initiative mobilizing diverse stakeholders for systemic action. Over 100 partners from all sectors united for action to reduce domestic violence with measurable outcomes.
• Social Cohesion Leadership Program (Shahar Program)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Founded by the foundation in partnership with Merchavim Institute and Ruach Tova. Operated under the foundation between 2019-2025, connecting leading organizations from public, business, and social sectors. Provided knowledge and tools for promoting social cohesion culture. 250 graduates continue as ambassadors of social cohesion in their organizations.
• The Institute for Law and PhilanthropyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Founded at Tel Aviv University in late 2014 by Daphne Miter Nahmad, Efrat Pas, Prof. Yoram Margaliot, and attorney Galia Feit. Operates on a partnership between the Faculty of Law and the founding committee including philanthropy foundations. The institute operates in three channels: research, teaching and training, and community and field development.
• The Public Forum - Youth Villages, Welfare Residences, and Foster Care in IsraelminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012Established in 2012 as a philanthropy and professional partnership aimed at assisting children, youth, and young adults raised in out-of-home frameworks in Israel. Operates to promote its goals in partnership with the government.
• Opportunity Foundation for Civil Service PromotionminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012A philanthropy partnership of seven foundations from the US and Israel enabling full access to civil service volunteering for marginalized populations including youth with disabilities and at-risk Arab youth. Operated as a expendable foundation from 2012-2022 and continues as a leading model for philanthropy partnerships.
• GoodnetcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Digital platform for doing good, established in 2011 by Shari Arison. The platform provides direct access to content sharing good initiatives from around the world and connects people, activities, and initiatives for doing good. Serves millions globally through website, Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, and podcasts.
• JFN - Jewish Funders NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010The foundation is a member of the Jewish Funders Network and supported the establishment of its Israel office from 2010 for a decade, recognizing the importance of creating an infrastructure body for the development of philanthropy in Israel. The foundation's CEO serves on the Board of Directors and as Treasurer of the organization. In 2025, the foundation renewed its support for the organization.
• Ruach Tova (Good Spirit)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2007Ruach Tova is an infrastructure association from the Arison Group that strengthens community resilience in Israel through promoting volunteering. The foundation operates Ruach Tova as a vision enterprise, with Ido Lutan serving as CEO of Ruach Tova and Head of Community in Israel domain.
• Good Deeds DaycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2007Initiated by Shari Arison through Ruach Tova association, Good Deeds Day is an annual peak day for doing good that has grown from 7,000 participants in Israel (2007) to millions across 115 countries (2026). The foundation leads this global initiative as a flagship vision enterprise.
• SmartAidminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational humanitarian aid organization supported by the foundation as part of its international activity supporting communities affected by natural and human disasters.
• IsraAIDminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIsraeli international humanitarian aid organization supported by the foundation, bringing Israeli technologies and knowledge globally.
• The Jewish AgencyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe foundation has supported The Jewish Agency multiple times over the years as part of international aid and emergency donation activities.
• Joint (Joint Distribution Committee)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe foundation has supported the Joint (JDC) multiple times over the years as part of international emergency donation activities.
• Miami Jewish FederationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe foundation maintains its connection with the Jewish community in Miami, USA, and donates annually to the Miami Jewish Federation to develop solutions and assistance for the local community, despite the family having moved their primary residence to Israel.
• Matan - Investors in the CommunitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerShari Arison brought the United Way model to Israel, creating Matan - Investors in the Community, a pioneering organization developing business-community investment partnerships. Jason Arison, foundation Chairman, is a board member of Matan, and the foundation regularly supports the organization's activities.
• Link 20 - Leadership ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA pioneering social movement for young people with and without disabilities working to promote equality, diversity, and rights of people with disabilities through young leadership, digital activism, and policy influence. The foundation is a partner alongside Ruderman Foundation, Gindler Foundation, and Edmond de Rothschild Foundation.
• Israel Defense Forces Disabled Veterans Organization - Arison Trauma Center, Beit HaLochem AshdodminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWith foundation support, a new innovative trauma treatment and rehabilitation center will be established at the new Beit HaLochem in Ashdod for IDF disabled veterans and southern residents. The center will include experts from Sheba Medical Center for clinical treatment and the IDF Disabled Veterans Association for rehabilitation support.
• Shahaf FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe foundation was a partner in Shahaf Foundation established in 2010 as a philanthropy partnership between donors from Israel and abroad, aimed at promoting a movement of mission-driven young communities. Operated in a unique model of philanthropy partnership with 20 foundations, organizations, and private donors from Israel and globally.
• ZumominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA mobile, community-based museum that travels across Israel presenting rotating exhibitions created and curated with local communities. Believes art is an essential key to creating a more open and inclusive community and bridging all parts of Israeli society.
• Yad Vashem - Holocaust MemorialminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe foundation supports Yad Vashem's Holocaust education teacher training program for teachers from the periphery, with thousands of teachers participating and receiving effective teaching tools. The program is recognized by the Ministry of Education for in-service training credits.
• Foundation for Holocaust Survivor WelfareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIsrael's largest organization caring for Holocaust survivor welfare, providing adapted assistance enabling dignified aging in four life areas: nursing care, individual social services, financial assistance, and community social responses. For a decade the foundation supported emergency assistance for needy survivors and funded the volunteering domain in the organization.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Ruach Tova Association: Israeli volunteering infrastructure association from Arison Group that operates the volunteering matching platform and Good Deeds Day. Functions as a wholly-aligned operational arm — both affiliate and direct peer in the volunteer infrastructure space.
• Matan - Investors in the Community: Israeli nonprofit founded by Shari Arison (United Way affiliate) to develop business-community investment partnerships. Arison is both a vision enterprise of the foundation and a board seat (Jason Arison); functions as a hybrid affiliate/peer organization.

Direct peers

• Edmond de Rothschild Foundation: Israeli-Swiss family foundation funding education, arts, and social welfare with a strong focus on Israeli society. Comparable family-ownership structure and emphasis on capacity-building for civil society organizations; co-funder of Link 20 with Arison.
• Ruderman Family Foundation: American-Israeli family foundation focused on disability inclusion, Jewish identity, and leadership. Comparable family-governance model with multi-domain grantmaking; co-funder of Link 20 disability leadership program with Arison.
• Yad Hanadiv (Rothschild Foundation): One of Israel's largest private family foundations, established by the Rothschild family. Operates across education, environment, arts, and civic engagement in Israel with similar scope, family-ownership structure, and field-building role. Directly comparable in size and ambition.
• Gindler Foundation: Israeli-American private family foundation supporting education, health, and social welfare in Israel. Comparable scale and family-ownership structure; co-funder of Link 20 with Arison Foundation.
• Azrieli Foundation: Major Israeli family foundation funding education, architecture, Holocaust studies, and sciences. Comparable scale, multi-generational family governance, and emphasis on capital infrastructure projects (Azrieli buildings at Israeli universities). Co-funder with Arison on the Enosh mental health partnership.

Regional players

• Shusterman Foundation (Sylvan Adams): Israel-Diaspora family philanthropy focused on Jewish-Israeli identity, education, and sports. Comparable family-ownership model with deep Israel focus, though with stronger sport-culture positioning.

Others

• Jewish Funders Network (JFN): International membership organization of Jewish philanthropists. Arison Foundation is a member and supported JFN's Israel office since 2010; comparable infrastructure-building role in the philanthropic ecosystem rather than direct grantmaking.

Broad incumbents

• Helmsley Charitable Trust: Massive US private family foundation ($10B+ in assets) funding health, conservation, and Jewish causes. Comparable family-ownership governance model and global grantmaking ambition, but at significantly larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ShariArisonOfficial
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ted-arison-family-found

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

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