Micah Philanthropies
Preselected recipients only
Micah Philanthropies is a private foundation in Agawam, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $6.9 million in 72 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $1.2 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$6.9 million
- Number of grants72
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$1.2 million
- Assets$224 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2024 was up from $6.8 million the year before.
22% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $4.4 million | 52 | $174 million |
| 2023 | $6.8 million | 65 | $204 million |
| 2024 | $6.9 million | 72 | $224 million |
How to apply
Micah Philanthropies says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Micah Philanthropies funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 32 | $3.7 million |
| Connecticut | 10 | $1.8 million |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $393,600 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $325,000 |
| Florida | 4 | $160,000 |
| California | 3 | $136,000 |
| New Jersey | 5 | $130,200 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $75,000 |
| Maryland | 3 | $55,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New England Jewish Academy Aka Hhne | Support for academic years 2024-2026 | $1.2 million |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford | Community grant, jdc for ukraine & jfna rebuild israel compaign | $575,000 |
| Yct Rabbinical School | General funding | $392,000 |
| Yeshivat Maharat | General funding | $334,000 |
| Hadar Institute | General funding | $325,000 |
| Jewish Federations of North America | Community building with jcrc and bds in the esg sector | $287,500 |
| American Friends of Nishmat | General funding | $270,000 |
| Harold Grinspoon Foundation | Pj our way support | $250,000 |
| Ohr Torah Stone | Hadas program and halachic prenuptial initiative | $250,000 |
| Yeshiva University | Gpats program support | $250,000 |
| International Beit Din | General funding | $233,000 |
| Prizmah | Orthodox women leadership progam and general support | $200,000 |
| Kesher Families | Operating grant | $125,000 |
| Sefaria | Women author initiative | $120,000 |
| Drisha Institute for Jewish Education | Support for teens programs | $105,000 |
| American Israel Education Fund Inc | Educational programs to support us/israel relationship | $100,000 |
| Honey Charitable Foundation | Support work in israel for spiritual leaders | $100,000 |
| Sixpoint Inc | General support | $100,000 |
| Ematai Halachic Organ Donor Society | Pastoral leadership for women | $98,000 |
| Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance | General support | $94,250 |
| American Friends of Matan | General funding | $75,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund Edf | Aquaculture policy program | $75,000 |
| Eshel Inc | General funding | $75,000 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds | General funding | $75,000 |
| FNW Nonprofit Solutions | General support | $75,000 |
| American Friends of Beit Midrash Har'el | General funding | $55,000 |
| Bnai Zion Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| Boundless Israel | General funding | $50,000 |
| Ceres Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| Citizens Climate Education | Support for climate solution | $50,000 |
| Downtown Minyan Torah Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| Fuente Latina | General support | $50,000 |
| Israel on Campus Coalition Academic Engag | Operating support and academic engagement network | $50,000 |
| Jewish Family Service of Greater Hartford | Comprehensive community support initiative | $50,000 |
| Jinsa Jewish Inst for National Security | General support | $50,000 |
| Netivot Shalom | Support rabbinic salaries and professional development | $50,000 |
| Washington Institute for Near East Policy | General funding | $50,000 |
| Beth Jacob Congregation of Oakland | Community scholar program support | $50,000 |
| South Philadelphia Shtiebel | General support | $50,000 |
| Emunah of America | General support | $43,600 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeremy Pava
- Ann Pava
- Deena Fuchs Thru JFN
Questions people ask
Does Micah Philanthropies accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Micah Philanthropies give?
$6.9 million in tax year 2024, across 72 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Micah Philanthropies?
Its 2024 filing lists Jeremy Pava (Trustee), Ann Pava (Trustee) and Deena Fuchs Thru JFN (Executive Director).
What does Micah Philanthropies fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and international.