Genesis Philanthropy Group

The Genesis Philanthropy Group (GPG) is a global family of foundations, co-founded by Mikhail Fridman, an international businessman and philanthropist, and his business partners.[1][2] GPG supports causes which strengthen Jewish identity all over the world[3] [4] including:

  • enhancing bonds and common understanding between Jews living in Israel and throughout the world.[5]
  • strengthening the Jewish identity of Russian-speaking Jews worldwide.[6]
  • supporting Jewish engagement activities for children, young families and young adults in the United Kingdom.[7]

In January 2014, Gennady Gazin was elected Chairman of the Board. Ilia Salita, the former President and CEO of the foundation, died in June 2020.[8] Marina Yudborovksy was appointed as GPG’s new CEO in July 2020.[9][10]

References
  1. "Mikhail M Fridman, LetterOne Holdings SA: Profile and Biography". Bloomberg.com. Retrieved 2021-04-12.
  2. "20 лучших благотворительных фондов богатейших бизнесменов России". Forbes.ru (in Russian). Retrieved 2021-04-12.
  3. "Genesis Philanthropy Group announces recipients of grant money". The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com. Retrieved 2021-04-12.
  4. "What is COVID-19 doing to the Jewish community?". The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com. Retrieved 2021-04-12.
  5. "How should Jews treat each other? Jewish thinkers have come up with a plan". Jewish Telegraphic Agency. 2019-09-11. Retrieved 2021-04-22.
  6. Prince, Cathryn J. "NY festival celebrates Russian Jewish immigrants as the 'drivers' of American culture". www.timesofisrael.com. Retrieved 2021-04-22.
  7. November 26; 2018 (2018-11-26). "Genesis Philanthropy Group announces 'Big Push' to Fund the Growth of Pivotal UK Jewish Community Organizations". eJewish Philanthropy. Retrieved 2021-04-22.CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  8. "Ilia Salita, Genesis Philanthropy Group head, dies". The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com. Retrieved 2021-04-12.
  9. "Genesis Philanthropy Group names Marina Yudborovsky as new CEO". The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com. Retrieved 2021-04-12.
  10. March 19, Helen Chernikoff; 2021 (2021-03-19). "Meet Marina Yudborovsky: Genesis Philanthropy Group's CEO". eJewish Philanthropy. Retrieved 2021-04-12.CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)


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