Birthright Israel Foundation


Total Awarded

$48,675,000

Purpose

To support Classic and Onward trips as part of a philanthropic campaign to reduce the waitlists of Birthright applicants. Past grants supported Onward Israel, which provides young adults with an authentic taste of modern day Israel while gaining experience and knowledge through an internship opportunity, along with talent capacity support, external evaluation, and general operating support to provide immersive learning experiences in Israel for Jewish young adults.

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Strategic Priority

Exceptional Jewish Leaders and Educators

  • Amount Awarded Up To

    $1,000,000

  • Date Awarded

    09/11/2023

  • Waitlist Reduction Campaign

    2 Years


  • Amount Awarded Up To

    $1,000,000

  • Date Awarded

    03/28/2023

  • Onward Israel

    1 Year


  • Amount Awarded Up To

    $3,150,000

  • Date Awarded

    06/18/2019

  • Talent capacity for immersive Israel travel

    3.5 Years


  • Amount Awarded Up To

    $10,000,000

  • Date Awarded

    10/08/2018

  • General Operating Support

    5 Years


  • Amount Awarded Up To

    $10,000,000

  • Date Awarded

    07/17/2016

  • 2016-2018 Trip Support

    3 Years


  • Amount Awarded Up To

    $2,500,000

  • Date Awarded

    06/20/2015

  • 2015 Trip Support

    1 Year


  • Amount Awarded Up To

    $2,500,000

  • Date Awarded

    09/08/2014

  • 2014 Trip Support

    1 Year


  • Amount Awarded Up To

    $2,500,000

  • Date Awarded

    02/10/2013

  • 2013 Trip Support

    1 Year


  • Amount Awarded Up To

    $1,000,000

  • Date Awarded

    12/18/2009

  • 2009 Trip Support

    1 Year


  • Amount Awarded Up To

    $1,000,000

  • Date Awarded

    07/03/2008

  • 2008 Additional Trip Support

    1 Year


  • Amount Awarded Up To

    $9,500,000

  • Date Awarded

    03/17/2008

  • 2008-2012 Trip Support

    5 Years


  • Amount Awarded Up To

    $2,275,000

  • Date Awarded

    04/16/2007

  • 2007-2008 Trip Support for 25 and 26 year olds, marketing, and operations

    1 Year


  • Amount Awarded Up To

    $2,000,000

  • Date Awarded

    05/04/2006

  • 2006 Trip Support

    1 Year