Since its inception, the Foundation has maintained a program of basic and applied research in the behavioral sciences, some in collaboration with other institutions
Founding grant to the
Blacksmith Institute.
Bringing to light the work of the painter Solomon Lerner (1890-1963).
Painting by F. Mechner
One of the Foundation’s principal pursuits is educational innovation. Queens Paideia School demonstrates how its approach to K-12 education, with its 6:1 student-teacher ratio and individualization tools, results in outstanding academic achievement and personal growth, with implications for school reform.