Grants paid in 2024
Top 60 of 94 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of DetroitBloomfield Hills, MI | To support the Israel Emergency Campaign and to support the emergency in Israel | $6.1M |
| Community Foundation for Southeast MichiganDetroit, MI | To support the Unified Greenway Endowment Fund | $5.0M |
| American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science IncNew York, NY | To support the creation of a new campus for the Davidson Institute of Science Education and the Davidson Institute of Science Education End… | $3.0M |
| Afsnc IncNew York, NY | For general operating support for Start Up Nation Central | $2.5M |
| Jewish Federation of DetroitBloomfield Hills, MI | To support the 2025 Annual Campaign, JLabs, and the Collective | $2.4M |
| Detroit OperaDetroit, MI | To support opera seasons | $2.0M |
| Holocaust Memorial CenterFarmington Hills, MI | To support the renovation of the permanent exhibit | $2.0M |
| Jerusalem Botanical GardensJerusalem, IS | To support the creation of a new gallery | $2.0M |
| Birthright Israel FoundationNew York, NY | General operating support and support for Onward Israel | $1.5M |
| OnetableNew York, NY | To support the implementation of the strategic plan | $1.5M |
| Sefaria IncNew York, NY | To support Sefaria's Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks zt"l Legacy Project | $1.5M |
| Community Foundation for Southeast MichiganDetroit, MI | To support the New Economy Initiative | $1.3M |
| Foundation for Detroit's FutureDetroit, MI | For Support of the Grand Bargain for the Detroit Institute of Arts | $1.3M |
| The Jewish People Policy InstituteJerusalem, IS | To support the William Davidson Distinguished Fellow and for general operating support | $1.2M |
| American Israel Education Foundation IncWashington, DC | General operating support | $1.0M |
| Momentum Unlimited IncRockville, MD | General operating support | $1.0M |
| Momentum Unlimited IncRockville, MD | General operating support | $1.0M |
| The Schechter Institutes IncPhiladelphia, PA | To support the TALI Education Fund, the Schechter Institute Graduate School of Jewish Studies, and for general operating support | $1.0M |
| Wexner FoundationNew Albany, OH | To support the Wexner Davidson Fellowship, completion of Davidson Scholars program, and the alumni program for Davidson Scholars | $1.0M |
| Washington Institute for Near East PolicyWashington, DC | To support the William Davidson Distinguished Fellow and the Young Scholars Program | $950K |
| Detroit Symphony Orchestra IncDetroit, MI | To support the William Davidson Neighborhood Concert Series and for general operating support | $900K |
| The Shalom Hartman Institute of North AmericaNew York, NY | To support Hartman Digital and Shalom Hartman Institute of North America's work in metro Detroit | $900K |
| Gesher Foundation IncNew York, NY | To support the AMI Initiative | $850K |
| Hillel the Foundation for Jewish Campus Life (hillel International)Washington, DC | To support the Israel Action and Antisemitism Program, the Israel Leadership Network, The Center for Jewish and Israel Education, and the S… | $850K |
| Jewish Theological Seminary of AmericaNew York, NY | For general operating support for the William Davidson Graduate School of Jewish Education | $750K |
| Midtown Detroit IncDetroit, MI | To support Phase 1 of the Cultural Center Planning Initiative | $750K |
| The Idi Foundation IncAtlanta, GA | To support the William Davidson Senior Fellow and the IDI's Center for Governance and the Economy | $707K |
| Shalem CollegeJerusalem, IS | To support the creation of two new majors focused on diplomacy, strategy, and economics | $600K |
| United Jewish FoundationBloomfield Hills, MI | To fund the WDF Director Discretionary Philanthropic Fund | $600K |
| Isaac Agree Downtown SynagogueDetroit, MI | For general operating support, capacity building, and construction | $550K |
| Adamah IncReisterstown, MD | To support Adamah Detroit and planning efforts for a Metro Detroit Jewish retreat center | $500K |
| Chabad on Campus InternationalBrooklyn, NY | To support the Chazak initiative | $500K |
| Maoz-Seal IncLod, IS | To support the 2080 Leadership Program | $500K |
| Mechon HadarNew York, NY | To support the Pedagogy of Partnership's Midwest Fellowship and the Children and Family Division | $500K |
| Micah 6 CommunityPontiac, MI | To support the renovation of the vacant Webster Elementary School in Pontiac into a neighborhood community center | $500K |
| The Jewish Federations of North America IncNew York, NY | To support the LiveSecure program | $500K |
| The Jewish Federations of North America IncNew York, NY | To sponsor the JFNA Unity Event and the 2024 General Assembly | $500K |
| Wayne State University Research and Technology Park in the City of DetroitDetroit, MI | To provide technical and other assistance for Detroit-based tech and growth-focused entrepreneurs and to conduct a benchmark analysis on Sm… | $475K |
| Downtown Detroit Partnership IncDetroit, MI | To support Campus Martius Park upgrades and to support DDP's coordination efforts for major events in 2024 | $450K |
| Friends of ElnetNew York, NY | For general operating support and delegations to Israel | $450K |
| Venture for America IncNew York, NY | General operating support | $400K |
| Sefaria IncNew York, NY | To support maintenance and improvements to the William Davidson Talmud and capacity building | $350K |
| Foundation for the Defense of Democracies IncWashington, DC | To support the Senior International Fellow | $315K |
| Congregation B'nai B'rith HillelEast Lansing, MI | To support education and leadership development efforts of the Hillels of Michigan - U of M Hillel, MSU Hillel, and Hillel of Metro Detroit | $300K |
| Farber Hebrew Day School - Yeshivat AkivaSouthfield, MI | For general operating support and development capacity building | $300K |
| Industrial Sewing and Innovation CenterDetroit, MI | To support the HUB Capital Campaign | $300K |
| Mabua - Israeli Beit MidrashAlon, IS | General operating support | $300K |
| Fjc - a Foundation of Donor Advised FundsNew York, NY | To support Natan's Jewish Connections, Confronting Antisemitism, and Reimagining Israel Education committees and for Natan to serve as a pa… | $275K |
| Jewish Federation of DetroitBloomfield Hills, MI | To support the Lauder Impact Initiative in Detroit | $275K |
| Upstart Bay AreaOakland, CA | To support UpSpark, UpLift, and UpSpring and to serve as a partner | $275K |
| Endeavor DetroitDetroit, MI | For general operating support and for a matching grant to support fundraising efforts | $253K |
| Congregation Shaarey ZedekSouthfield, MI | General operating support | $250K |
| Detroit Regional Partnership FoundationDetroit, MI | General operating support | $250K |
| Israel on Campus CoalitionWashington, DC | For general operating support of Academic Engagement Network's educational programs | $250K |
| Louis D Brandeis Center IncWashington, DC | General operating support | $250K |
| RebootLongmeadow, MA | To support the Rebooter Network, the Arts Lab, and to serve as a partner | $250K |
| The Detroit Institute of ArtsDetroit, MI | To support the Gargaro Directors Endowment | $250K |
| Jewish Federation of DetroitBloomfield Hills, MI | To support a new director position at JLive and for general operating support for JLive | $225K |
| Central Fund of IsraelCedarhurst, NY | To support Cyberwell's Artificial Intelligence Initiative | $200K |
| Joe Louis Greenway PartnershipDetroit, MI | To support start-up staffing and organizational infrastructure costs | $200K |
By state: Michigan 41 · New York 26 · INTL 7 · District of Columbia 8 · Maryland 4 · Pennsylvania 1
Giving by year
Contributions, gifts, and grants paid, from Form 990-PF via ProPublica.
About this foundation
William Davidson Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Bloomfld Hls, Michigan, administered in care of William Davidson Foundation, tax-exempt since 2006. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
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Does William Davidson Foundation accept grant applications?
No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.
How much does William Davidson Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $60M across 94 grants, a median of $288K.
Where does William Davidson Foundation give?
Michigan (41 grants), New York (26 grants), INTL (7 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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