Micah Philanthropies
Micah Philanthropies is a private foundation based in Agawam, Massachusetts, established in 2009. The organization is dedicated to strengthening traditional Judaism and making it more relevant, accessible, and meaningful to contemporary Jews. The foundation operates as a corporate foundation with a focus on supporting Jewish communities, institutions, and initiatives across the United States.
Key facts about Micah Philanthropies
- EIN
- 80-6093211
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,796,550
- Grants made (2024)
- 65
- Average grant
- $104,562
- Median grant
- $50,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (15 of 64, 2024)
- Total assets
- $179,833,328
- Primary geography
- New York (52% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated June 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
Who Micah Philanthropies funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Micah Philanthropies's 65 itemized 2024 grants were New York (52%), Connecticut (29%) and Massachusetts (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (22 grants), West Hartford, CT (6 grants), Washington, DC (5 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (3 grants). 65% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Is Micah Philanthropies open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 15 of 64 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $55K; repeat grants $122K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 75% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 185% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 84% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2021–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$179.8M
+4.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$6.8M
+54.6% YoY
Grant Count
65
+25.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$105K
+23.7% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Micah Philanthropies reported a distributable amount of $9.1M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: Micah Philanthropies' mission is to promote covenantal Jewish living by making traditional Judaism more relevant, accessible and meaningful to contemporary Jews.
Vision: A vibrant and growing Jewish community committed to the covenantal ideal of living in relationship and partnership with God to improve the world.
The foundation's philanthropic focus areas include:
- Modern Orthodoxy
- Orthodox Women's Leadership
- Tikkun Olam
- Jewish Day Schools
- Israel Advocacy
- Jewish Community Partnerships
The organization is inspired by the prophet Micah's covenantal call to improve the world through justice, kindness, and humility.
Grantmaking
Micah Philanthropies is open to new applicants. Recent grantmaking activity includes:
Grant Range
** $357
Average Grant
** $357
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Micah Philanthropies funds initiatives across multiple U.S. states and cities, including:
- Arizona
- California
- Connecticut
- Florida
- Massachusetts
- Maryland
- New Jersey
- New York
- Texas
- Washington
Primary funding concentrates in New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 65 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets:
- 2024: $179,833,328
- 2023: $171,766,459
Annual Revenue:
- 2024: $15,893,608
- 2023: $38,352,127
Annual Expenses:
- 2024: $7,826,739
- 2023: $5,080,743
Staffing: 1 employee
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $179,833,328 | $171,766,459 | $138,445,075 |
| Revenue | $15,893,608 | $38,352,127 | $54,179,560 |
| Expenses | $7,826,739 | $5,080,743 | $4,793,237 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $7,665,468 | $5,056,802 | $4,355,653 |
| Net Investment Income | $5,686,522 | $3,899,753 | $5,646,301 |
| Distributable Amount | $9,116,759 | $7,672,066 | $5,788,014 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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
196 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford ($1,075,000), New England Jewish Academy Aka Hhne ($793,000), Yeshivat Maharat ($453,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER HARTFORD WEST HARTFORD, CT | ISRAEL EMERGENCY CAMPAIGN, COMMUNITY GRANT & JDC FOR UKRAINE | $1,075,000 |
| NEW ENGLAND JEWISH ACADEMY AKA HHNE WEST HARTFORD, CT | SUPPORT FOR ACADEMIC YEARS 2023-2025SUPPORT FOR ACADEMIC YEARS 2023-2025 | $793,000 |
| YESHIVAT MAHARAT BRONX, NY | GENERAL FUNDING | $453,000 |
| YCT RABBINICAL SCHOOL RIVERDALE, NY | GENERAL FUNDING | $351,800 |
| HADAR INSTITUTE NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL FUNDING | $350,000 |
| PRIZMAH NEW YORK, NY | ORTHODOX WOMEN LEADERSHIP PROGAM AND GENERAL SUPPORT | $277,000 |
| HAROLD GRINSPOON FOUNDATION AGAWAM, MA | PJ OUR WAY SUPPORT | $250,000 |
| YESHIVA UNIVERSITY NEW YORK, NY | GPATS PROGRAM SUPPORT | $250,000 |
| OHR TORAH STONE NEW YORK, NY | HALACHIC PRENUPTIAL INITIATIVE | $225,000 |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF NISHMAT NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL FUNDING | $200,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Jeremy Pava – Trustee
- Ann Pava – Trustee
- Deena Fuchs – Executive Director
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Pava | Trustee | 8 | — |
| Ann Pava | Trustee | 40 | — |
| Deena Fuchs Thru Jfn | Executive Director | 40 | $292,485 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Ann and Jeremy Pava announced a $10 million donation to Yeshiva University to establish a new Center for Women's Torah Scholarship, demonstrating the foundation's commitment to advancing Orthodox women's leadership and Torah education.
Ann and Jeremy Pava Announce 10 Million Dollar Donation to Fund New Center\The foundation has supported initiatives including the Yeshivat Maharat and programs at Yeshiva University's Graduate Program for Advanced Torah Study (GPATS).
Celebrating Each Other's Wins - Yeshivat MaharatSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Micah Philanthropies fund?
**Mission:** Micah Philanthropies' mission is to promote covenantal Jewish living by making traditional Judaism more relevant, accessible and meaningful to contemporary Jews. **Vision:** A vibrant and growing Jewish community committed to the covenantal ideal of living in relationship and partnership with God to improve the world. The foundation's philanthropic focus areas include: • Modern Orthodoxy • Orthodox Women's Leadership • Tikkun Olam • Jewish Day Schools • Israel Advocacy • Jewish Com…
How do I apply for a grant from Micah Philanthropies?
Micah Philanthropies is open to new applicants. Recent grantmaking activity includes: • **Total giving (2024):** $6,796,550 • **Total giving (2023):** $5,080,743 • **Typical award range:** $4,260–$1,075,000 • **Average grant size:** $357 • **Number of grants (2023):** 52 grants Recent notable grants include: • Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford: $1,075,000 (2024) for Israel Emergency Campaign, Community Grant & JDC for Ukraine • New England Jewish Academy: Support for Academic Years 2023-2025
Where does Micah Philanthropies make grants?
Micah Philanthropies funds initiatives across multiple U.S. states and cities, including: • Arizona • California • Connecticut • Florida • Massachusetts • Maryland • New Jersey • New York • Texas • Washington Primary funding concentrates in New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey.
What size grants does Micah Philanthropies award?
In 2024, Micah Philanthropies awarded 65 grants totaling $6.8M — an average of about $105K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Micah Philanthropies required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Micah Philanthropies reported a distributable amount of $9.1M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Micah Philanthropies's EIN?
Micah Philanthropies's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 80-6093211. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.