Maccabee Task Force Foundation
The Maccabee Task Force Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. Founded in 2015, the organization operates as a private foundation focused on combating anti-Semitism and supporting pro-Israel advocacy, particularly on college campuses. The foundation has been tax-exempt since May 2016 and maintains an active presence across the United States and internationally.
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
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's stated mission is to educate the public in an effort to counter the Boycott, Divest, and Sanction (BDS) movement against Israel. The organization maintains that BDS represents an anti-Semitic movement that crosses the line from legitimate criticism of Israel into dangerous demonization of Israel and its supporters.
The foundation's primary program focuses on combating misinformation about Israel by supplying forums where such misinformation is found with narratives reflecting the cultural, social, political, economic, and security realities in Israel. The organization fulfills its mission by making expert speakers, printed literature, and other forms of media available to college students and members of the public. The foundation has sent over 5,000 student leaders and influencers on 10-day fact-finding missions to Israel.
Grantmaking
Based on the most recent financial data available, the foundation awarded approximately $5.3 million to $5.5 million in grants. Grant sizes typically range from $1,024 to $568,568. The foundation's grantmaking focuses on education, philanthropy, voluntarism, and human services.
Grant Range
s typically range from $1,024 to $568,568. The foundation's grantmaking focuses on education, philanthropy, voluntarism, and human services.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation operates in numerous cities across the United States and maintains an international presence, including operations in Jerusalem, Johannesburg, London, and Paris. Primary funding areas include New York, California, and Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year 2024:
- Total Assets: $5.7 million
- Total Revenue: $6.87 million
- Total Expenses: $9.88 million
- Total Liabilities: $1.64 million
- Total Giving: $5.33 million
The foundation's expenses exceed its revenue, reflecting its active grantmaking and operational activities. The organization employs 26 staff members.
| 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 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $251,318 | $237,334 | $188,805 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
247 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
David Brog serves as Executive Director. Brog previously served as executive director of Christians United for Israel (CUFI) for ten years and worked in the United States Senate for seven years, including as chief of staff to Senator Arlen Specter and staff director of the Senate Judiciary Committee. He has authored three books on Israel and faith-related topics and was listed in the Forward newspaper's "Forward 50" most influential Jews in America in 2007. Brog is a graduate of Princeton University and Harvard Law School.
Benjamin Sweetwood serves as National Field Director and has spent his academic and professional career involved in pro-Israel advocacy. He is a graduate of Columbia University with a bachelor's degree in political science.
Miriam Adelson serves as President and Secretary of the foundation.
The foundation's board includes prominent figures such as Alan Dershowitz and Joseph Lieberman.
Kyle Conover serves as Chief Development Officer.
Additional regional leadership includes Edaan Eidelbaum (East Coast Regional Director), Shian Knuth (Mid-Atlantic Regional Director), and Oti Friedlander (Southeast Regional Director).
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miriam Adelson | President | 1 | — |
| Miriam Adelson | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Patrick Dumont | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Alan Dershowitz | Director | 1 | — |
| Joseph Lieberman-through 324 | Director | 1 | — |
| David Brog | Executive Dir. | 50 | $531,784 |
| Miriam Adelson | Director | 1 | — |
Recent Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has scaled back operations in recent years, focusing on key college campuses and social media influencers as part of its strategy to bring on new funders and refine its approach to combating anti-Semitism on campuses.
Looking to bring on new funders, Maccabee Task Force scales back and focusesRelated Funders
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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