The Bader family’s Central European roots have shaped their philanthropic work in Wisconsin and around the world. The Pirkei Avi Initiative honors Alfred Bader’s experience as a refugee from Europe and reflects his guiding ethos of A-B-C: Art, Bible, and Chemistry.
Focused on Czechia, Slovakia, and Ukraine, Pirkei Avi (“ethics of my father” in Hebrew) supports targeted initiatives serving communities facing significant challenges, including Roma communities and refugees from war. The initiative partners with organizations positioned for scale and multiplier impact, while fostering collaboration and synergy among like-minded leaders.