The Negev Foundation

The Negev Foundation is a non-profit, tax-exempt foundation based in Cleveland, Ohio. With a team of three employees, the organization generates $2.5 million in annual revenue. The foundation's mission centers around supporting initiatives that foster agricultural and economic self-sufficiency in Israel's Negev region, a vast desert area encompassing 60% of the country's land. The Negev Foundation works to shift reliance away from external philanthropic aid by promoting revenue generation through local agriculture, technology, and entrepreneurship within the Negev. They achieve this by building collaborative partnerships between farmers, commercial growers, business incubators, academic institutions, investors, and donors. The foundation believes in a holistic approach that not only focuses on the commercial viability of the Negev but also emphasizes cultural development and community-building efforts within the region. To learn more about The Negev Foundation and its initiatives, visit their website at negev.org.