Dedicated to creating a vibrant Bay Area and a thriving Jewish community. Based in the Bay Area, the Koret Foundation is a private foundation dedicated to creating thriving, vibrant communities. A private philanthropic foundation headquartered in San Francisco, California, the Koret Foundation focuses on strategic grantmaking to strengthen the Bay Area and supporting the Jewish community in the U.S. and Israel. The Koret Foundation is committed to innovation, testing new ideas, and serving as a catalyst for positive change by bringing people and organizations together to help solve social problems of common concern.