Maccabee Task Force Foundation
Maccabee Task Force Foundation is a private foundation based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Created in 2015, it supports efforts to educate the public about Israel and counter the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement, with a particular focus on college campuses.
Key facts about Maccabee Task Force Foundation
In short: Maccabee Task Force Foundation gave $5.3M across 47 grants in 2024 (avg $113K), top state California. 17% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 47-4908810
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,330,656
- Grants made (2024)
- 47
- Average grant
- $113,418
- Median grant
- $120,835
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (8 of 47, 2024)
- Total assets
- $5,698,157
- Primary geography
- California (10% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.7M
-30.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$5.3M
-3.3% YoY
Grant Count
47
-21.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$113K
+23.4% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Maccabee Task Force Foundation reported a distributable amount of $251K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is Maccabee Task Force Foundation open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 47 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $109K; repeat grants $114K. How we count
Medians: $121K first-time, $117K repeat.
- 70% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 22% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that its goal is to educate the public to counter BDS. It focuses in part on educating college students, administrators, and faculty about Israel and Jewish students’ rights under existing nondiscrimination laws. It also funds educational content—such as films, social media, articles, and websites—and events.
Its 2024 grants included Hillel organizations whose missions center on Jewish student life and campus communities. For example, Hillels of Georgia says it works to engage and enrich Jewish undergraduate and graduate students through campus communities and social, educational, cultural, Israeli, and religious programs. North Carolina Hillel Foundation says it empowers Jewish college students through strong communities and transformative experiences. Rutgers Hillel says it provides a welcoming and inclusive environment for Jewish students and encourages Jewish learning and social justice.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 47 grants totaling $5,330,656. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $490,731, with a median of $120,835. Listed grant purposes included “Campus Education” and “Campus Education and Trip to Israel.”
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grants went to recipients in multiple states. The largest reported shares of grant dollars by recipient state were California (10%), Illinois (9%), New York (9%), Massachusetts (8%), and Florida (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 47 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $4.4M (2021) to $8.9M (2020). In 2024 it made 47 grants totaling $5.3M.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish Federation of Metro Chicago ($491K). Together the top 10 received $2.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
325 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 138 grants of 325 (42%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Metro Chicago Chicago, IL | Campus Education and Trip to Israel | $490,731 |
| Hillel of San Diego San Diego, CA | Campus Education and Trip to Israel | $261,241 |
| Oregon Hillel Eugene, OR | Campus Education and Trip to Israel | $257,433 |
| Hillels of Georgia Atlanta, GA | Campus Education and Trip to Israel | $197,942 |
| Boston University Hillel Boston, MA | Campus Education and Trip to Israel | $167,014 |
| Northeastern University Hillel Boston, MA | Campus Education and Trip to Israel | $153,515 |
| Hillel at the University of Vermont Burlington, VT | Campus Education and Trip to Israel | $148,187 |
| North Carolina Hillel Foundation Chapel Hill, NC | Campus Education | $144,090 |
| Hillel at FSU Foundation Inc Tallahassee, FL | Campus Education and Trip to Israel | $134,918 |
| Hillel Foundation of New Orleans New Orleans, LA | Campus Education and Trip to Israel | $133,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grant sum | Grant count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,698,157 | $6,870,809 | $9,882,336 | $5,330,656 | 47 |
| 2023 | $8,208,695 | $10,452,617 | $10,471,696 | $5,514,365 | 60 |
| 2022 | $7,642,161 | $11,482,574 | $8,388,526 | $5,439,367 | 79 |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,698,157 | $8,208,695 | $7,642,161 |
| Revenue | $6,870,809 | $10,452,617 | $11,482,574 |
| Expenses | $9,882,336 | $10,471,696 | $8,388,526 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $9,858,503 | $10,418,718 | $8,353,804 |
| Distributable Amount | $251,318 | $237,334 | $188,805 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Miriam Adelson as president, secretary, and director; Patrick Dumont as treasurer; Alan Dershowitz and Joseph Lieberman as directors; and David Brog as executive director. The foundation’s website also identifies Benjamin Sweetwood as national campus director.
Maccabee Task Force Foundation is led by David Brog, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Brog
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$385K (2020) → $532K (2024)
Miriam Adelson
President, Secretary & Director
Secretary → Secretary & President, 2021
President & Secretary → President, Secretary & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alan Dershowitz
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Dumont
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Joseph Lieberman (2020–2024) — Director · Filing note: Through 324
- Former: Sheldon Adelson to (2021) — President
- Former: Sheldon Adelson (2020) — 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $532K, to David Brog (Executive Dir.).
Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 19698, Las Vegas, NV 89132
Phone: (702) 984-6552
Website: https://maccabeetaskforce.org
Frequently asked questions about Maccabee Task Force Foundation
How much does Maccabee Task Force Foundation give each year?
Maccabee Task Force Foundation gave $5.3M across 47 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5.5M across 60 grants.
What is Maccabee Task Force Foundation's typical grant size?
Maccabee Task Force Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $120,835, and its average grant was $113,418, across 47 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Maccabee Task Force Foundation that year got $109K on average.
Where does Maccabee Task Force Foundation give grants?
Maccabee Task Force Foundation's top state is California, with 10% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Illinois (9%) and New York (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants), Boston, MA (2 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (2 grants).
Does Maccabee Task Force Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 47 grants with a stated purpose on Maccabee Task Force Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Campus Education and trip to Israel" (40 grants) and "Campus Education" (7 grants).
Who are Maccabee Task Force Foundation's largest grantees?
Maccabee Task Force Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Jewish Federation of Metro Chicago ($490,731), Hillel of San Diego ($261,241) and Oregon Hillel ($257,433), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 19% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Maccabee Task Force Foundation?
Maccabee Task Force Foundation reported $5.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $9.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $251K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Maccabee Task Force Foundation fund?
The foundation states that its goal is to educate the public to counter BDS. It focuses in part on educating college students, administrators, and faculty about Israel and Jewish students’ rights under existing nondiscrimination laws. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Maccabee Task Force Foundation?
The foundation 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 Maccabee Task Force Foundation's EIN?
Maccabee Task Force Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4908810. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Maccabee Task Force Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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