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MICAH PHILANTHROPIES

Agawam, MA Tax ID: 80-6093211 micahphilanthropies.org

Micah Philanthropies, based in Agawam, MA, is a major philanthropic organization with over $171 million in assets, supporting initiatives across various U.S. cities and states, led by trustees Jeremy and Ann Pava, and Executive Director Deena Fuchs.

About MICAH PHILANTHROPIES

Comprehensive foundation profile based on the most recent IRS Form 990 filing

Micah Philanthropies is a philanthropic organization based in Agawam, Massachusetts, with a focus on supporting various initiatives across the United States. The foundation has significant assets totaling over $171 million and reported revenues of approximately $38 million against expenses of about $5 million. The organization is involved in philanthropy and foundations, funding projects in numerous cities including Agawam, Austin, Boston, and New York, among others. It operates across several states such as Arizona, California, Connecticut, and New York. Key personnel include Jeremy Pava and Ann Pava, who serve as trustees, and Deena Fuchs, who is the Executive Director. The foundation is committed to making impactful contributions in the areas it serves.

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Key Statistics
Total Assets $171.8M
Total Awarded This Year $4.4M
Average Grant Size $357
Total Grants (Previous Year) 10,874
Open to New Applicants
% New Applicants Funded
Contact Information
Agawam, MA
Geographic Funding Distribution

Financials

Total Assets
$171.8M

+2.6% from previous year

Annual Grants
$4.4M

52 grants awarded in 2024

Expense Ratio
13.2%

Of total revenue spent on programs

Annual Grant Distribution
Revenue vs Expenses
Assets Over Time

Grants

Grant Awards
PurposeLocation
$775,000NEW ENGLAND JEWISH ACADEMY AKA HHNESUPPORT FOR ACADEMIC YEARS 20-21 THROUGH 22-23West hartford, CT, US2022
$775,000NEW ENGLAND JEWISH ACADEMY AKA HHNESUPPORT FOR ACADEMIC YEARS 20-21 THROUGH 22-23West hartford, CT, US2023
$775,000NEW ENGLAND JEWISH ACADEMY AKA HHNESUPPORT FOR ACADEMIC YEARS 22-23West hartford, CT, US2024
$443,000YESHIVAT MAHARATGENERAL FUNDINGBronx, NY, US2024
$370,000JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER HARTFORDESTABLISH FREE LOAN SOCIETY AND ANNUAL CAMPAIGN GIFTWest hartford, CT, US2023
$360,000YCT RABBINICAL SCHOOLGENERAL FUNDINGRiverdale, NY, US2024
$358,000YESHIVAT MAHARATGENERAL FUNDINGBronx, NY, US2023
$300,000HAROLD GRINSPOON FOUNDATIONPJ OUR WAY SUPPORTAgawam, MA, US2024
$275,000JEWISH FEDERATIONS OF NORTH AMERICALIVE SECURE AND GENERAL SUPPORTNew york, NY, US2023
$250,000HAROLD GRINSPOON FOUNDATIONPJ OUR WAY SUPPORTAgawam, MA, US2022

People

Leadership & Staff

Compensation data from most recent available 990 forms

JP

JEREMY PAVA

TRUSTEE

$0 2024
AP

ANN PAVA

TRUSTEE

$0 2024
DF

DEENA FUCHS THRU JFN

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

$273,318 2024
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Last updated on August 25, 2025

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