Bronfman Youth Fellowships to Israel IN
Bronfman Youth Fellowships to Israel IN is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its charitable activities include fellowship programs for North American and Israeli participants, alongside grants to selected recipients.
Bronfman Youth Fellowships to Israel IN at a glance
In short: Bronfman Youth Fellowships to Israel IN gave $20K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), top state Massachusetts. 100% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $19,900
- +10.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +11.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,990
- -0.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $713,921
- -20.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 100% first-time grantees (10 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (10% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Bronfman Youth Fellowships to Israel IN
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The funder states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 420 Lexington Ave Ste 331 Suite 3, New York, NY 10170
Phone: (212) 572-7148
Website: https://bronfman.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bronfman Youth Fellowships to Israel IN funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Yonatan Harari ($2K). Together the top 10 received $20K.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 49 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The funder is based in New York, New York. Its 2024 grant listing identifies recipients in Massachusetts and New York; the filing’s state-share data also includes an unspecified state category.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Bronfman Youth Fellowships to Israel IN open to new grantees?
100%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 10 grantees (100%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $2K. How we count
- 0% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−1%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2023) to $20K (2022). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yonatan Harari | Cultural Creation | $2,000 |
| Alma Klemes | Cultural Creation | $2,000 |
| Polly Sharonov | Cultural Creation | $2,000 |
| Hagar Ashtar | Cultural Creation | $2,000 |
| Mavoi Saturn | Moral Voices | $2,000 |
| Giving Ltd | Community Building | $2,000 |
| Milen - a Creative Center for Youth | Community Building | $2,000 |
| The Conservation Lab | Cultural Creation | $2,000 |
| Abigail Fisher Somerville, MA | Cultural Creation | $2,000 |
| Kyra Starr Siegel New York, NY | Cultural Creation | $1,900 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $713,921 | $2,921,635 | $3,119,814 | $19,900 | 10 | $3,152,238 | $10,793 |
| 2023 | $892,127 | $2,865,010 | $2,530,116 | $18,000 | 9 | $2,640,412 | — |
| 2022 | $684,546 | $2,382,560 | $2,753,398 | $20,000 | 10 | $2,679,612 | — |
| 2021 | $984,006 | $2,136,263 | $2,301,236 | $20,000 | 10 | $2,209,084 | — |
| 2020 | $1,062,027 | $1,838,596 | $1,505,731 | $20,000 | 10 | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Fellowship’s stated mission is to nurture intellectually curious young Jews from Israel and North America to build a more dynamic and pluralistic future. Its website says the program explores Jewish life and learning, with an emphasis on pluralism, intellectual inquiry, creativity, and community.
The 2024 filing describes direct charitable activities for North American fellows, Israeli fellows, and alumni. These are programs for the organization’s participants, distinct from its grants to outside recipients.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the funder reported 10 grants totaling $19,900. Grants ranged from $1,900 to $2,000, with a median of $2,000. The 2024 filing also reports 9 grants totaling $18,000 in 2023 and 10 grants totaling $20,000 in 2022.
The 2024 recipients included Yonatan Harari, Alma Klemes, Polly Sharonov, Hagar Ashtar, and The Conservation Lab, each receiving $2,000 for “Cultural Creation”; Mavoi Saturn and Giving Ltd, each receiving $2,000 for “Moral Voices” and “Community Building,” respectively; and Milen - A Creative Center for Youth, which received $2,000 for “Community Building.” Abigail Fisher received $2,000 and Kyra Starr Siegel received $1,900, both for “Cultural Creation.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Dana Raucher as president, Jonathan Wachter as secretary, and Noam Lockshin as treasurer. Directors listed are Dr Kira Sheinerman, Hilary Somorjai, Daphna Ezrachi, Stephanie Berger, Elliot Mamet, Andrew Katzman, and Daniel Shulman.
Bronfman Youth Fellowships to Israel IN is led by Dana Raucher, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 11 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dana Raucher
President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kira Sheinerman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hilary Somorjai
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daphna Ezrachi
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Katzman
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elliot Mamet
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Berger
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Shulman
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roberto Woldenberg
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Wachter
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Noam Lockshin
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Alisa Mall (2020–2023) — Former Director
- Former: Ryder Kessler (2020–2023) — Former Director
- Former: Ned Foss (2020) — Treasurer & Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Bronfman Youth Fellowships to Israel IN
How much does Bronfman Youth Fellowships to Israel IN give each year?
Bronfman Youth Fellowships to Israel IN gave $20K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $18K across 9 grants.
What is Bronfman Youth Fellowships to Israel IN's typical grant size?
Bronfman Youth Fellowships to Israel IN's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $1,990, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Bronfman Youth Fellowships to Israel IN that year got $2K on average.
Where does Bronfman Youth Fellowships to Israel IN give grants?
Bronfman Youth Fellowships to Israel IN's top state is Massachusetts, with 10% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was New York (10%).
Does Bronfman Youth Fellowships to Israel IN give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Bronfman Youth Fellowships to Israel IN's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Cultural Creation" (7 grants).
Who are Bronfman Youth Fellowships to Israel IN's largest grantees?
Bronfman Youth Fellowships to Israel IN's largest 2024 grantees include Yonatan Harari ($2,000), Alma Klemes ($2,000) and Polly Sharonov ($2,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Bronfman Youth Fellowships to Israel IN?
Bronfman Youth Fellowships to Israel IN reported $714K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $2.9M.
What does Bronfman Youth Fellowships to Israel IN fund?
The Fellowship’s stated mission is to nurture intellectually curious young Jews from Israel and North America to build a more dynamic and pluralistic future. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bronfman Youth Fellowships to Israel IN?
The funder states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Bronfman Youth Fellowships to Israel IN's EIN?
Bronfman Youth Fellowships to Israel IN's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 14-1836083. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Bronfman Youth Fellowships to Israel IN accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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