Russell Berrie Foundation transformational givingto exceptional leaders transformational givingto exceptional leaders transformational givingto exceptional leaders transformational givingto exceptional leaders transformational givingto exceptional leaders transformational givingto exceptional leaders What We Fund We identify visionaries institutions and unsung heroes doing groundbreaking work and we amplify their impact by providing financial and strategic support. We invest in areas that reflect our founders passions and perspective including diabetes care and research Israels cultural and economic vitality interfaith bridgebuilding elevating the profession of sales and strengthening community in New Jersey. Our Founder Russell Berrie founder chairman and CEO of the celebrated gift company bearing his name was one of the most innovative philanthropists of his generation. He approached philanthropy as a social investment seeking out energetic leaders with a sense of urgency around their missions and infusing The Russell Berrie Foundation with an entrepreneurial spirit that continues to inspire our work.