The foundation's grantmaking is focused on: 1) Serving the healthcare needs of the vulnerable populations of greater Newark, NJ; 2) Serving the healthcare needs of the MetroWest Jewish community of northern New Jersey; and 3) Applied clinical research and medical education that could positively impact the foundation's targeted communities. The foundation has an interest in innovative health-related programs for vulnerable communities and medically underserved populations, and supports efforts to improve humanism in medicine, especially programs that support compassion and cultural sensitivity in direct patient care.