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.
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
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
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 |
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
179 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
- Jeremy Pava – Trustee
- Ann Pava – Trustee
- Deena Fuchs – Executive Director
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 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
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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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