Vera and Joseph Dresner Foundation

Vera and Joseph Dresner Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming lives in profoundly positive ways through grants focused on health, youth, and animal welfare.

Established in 2012, the foundation maintains its focus on its mission and aims to enrich lives by providing the resources needed to lead full and healthy lives. It collaborates with organizations in its focus areas to create opportunities, have community impact, and promote wellbeing.

The foundation advances its mission by providing access and opportunities to underserved youth, equipping medical researchers with the tools they require to advance their work, improving healthcare access and outcomes for vulnerable people, and supporting organizations that offer assistance to animals.

In terms of funding, the foundation supports programs and organizations in Southeastern Michigan, Metro Denver (County and City of Denver), and the Aspen-Parachute Corridor, Colorado. The foundation's commitment to these areas and causes highlights its dedication to making a meaningful impact through strategic and focused philanthropy.