Endowment Fund
Memories
Endowment Fund — Philanthropy & Patronage
“Humanity, without memory and without respect for people and the environment, condemns itself to vanish.”
Elie Attali
About
Us
Memories is the endowment fund that makes it possible to finance our non-profit initiatives, in the service of philanthropy and patronage.
Our ambition is to engage people of all backgrounds in the study and protection of the environment, of archaeological heritage, and of the memory of the Holocaust and of genocides.
Our Values
Our Three Pillars
Ocean Citizens
Invites people to discover the beauty of the ocean and raises awareness of the vital roles and the fragility of the Blue Planet.
- — Discover and raise awareness of the fragility of the Blue Planet
- — Contribute to efforts to protect and conserve the marine environment
- — Support researchers and the study of this heritage
- — Organize clean-up operations on beaches and seabeds
Our activities are based in the Gulf of Eilat/Aqaba, home to the largest coral reef resistant to pollution.
Visit Ocean Citizens
Israel Archaeology
Connects us to our shared roots and to the genesis of the civilizations of the Holy Land.
- — Rediscover, share and showcase historical heritage
- — Support researchers and the study of this heritage
- — Advance excavation and conservation efforts
History and archaeology tell the story of how humankind evolved, innovated, grew and built.
Visit Israel Archaeology
Holocaust & Memories
Actively contributes to the work of remembrance of the Holocaust and of genocides.
- — Contribute to the work of remembrance of the Holocaust and of genocides
- — Preserve and study memorial sites in Europe and in Israel
- — Support researchers
- — Carry out initiatives in support of survivors
Our Initiatives
Educational & Cultural Programs
- — Innovative partnerships with schools and universities
- — Educational and engaging workshops
- — Welcoming volunteers for fieldwork
- — Creation and distribution of educational resources
Event Organization
- — Training seminars, colloquia and symposia
- — Lecture series and exhibitions
- — International exchange programs
- — Guided trips and tours
Academic & Scientific Support
- — Scholarships for master's, doctoral and post-doctoral studies
- — Development of educational materials
- — Films, books and posters for researchers and educators
Project Funding
- — Donations, bequests and patronage
- — Funding and strengthening of our missions
- — Dedicated program for major donors
Key Figures
Young People Reached
Engaged alongside us in educational and cultural projects
Educational Workshops
Educational, cultural and awareness programs
Lectures
Lecture series, colloquia and symposia
Trips
Discovery and memorial trips organized
Give Us the Means
to Achieve Our Ambitions
Donations and bequests are exempt from transfer duties. Educational and cultural dimensions are central to every initiative we organize.
Companies
Tax reduction of up to 60% of the amount contributed
Individuals
Income tax reduction equal to 66% of the amount donated
Get in Touch
General Information
Donations, Endowments and Bequests
Elie Attali
+33 6 09 62 61 62David Ohnona
+972 54-202-6540Partnerships & Cultural Initiatives
Brigitte Ohnona Mannheim
+972 54 202 6541Yossef Idan
+972 54 431 4223Nathalie Attali
+33 6 18 97 77 77