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Whether you are a parent, grandparent, alum, or simply believe in our mission, it is because of the generosity of friends like you that Birthright Israel continues to transform the Jewish future. Learn more about our Annual Donor Giving Societies today and help us provide the gift of a lifetime to every Jewish young adult.

Birthright Israel participants

A Gift With Lasting Impact

Every year, Birthright Israel aims to send tens of thousands Jewish young adults to Israel. In total, it costs over $200 million—or $5,000 per person—to make this transformational trip possible. At Birthright Israel Foundation, we aim to raise nearly $100 million every single year with the help of nearly 30,000 annual North American donors.

WHO FUNDS BIRTHRIGHT ISRAEL?

67%
from worldwide donors (including to Birthright Israel Foundation)
27%
from the government of Israel
3%
from The Jewish Agency for Israel
3%
from Jewish Federations

You Make the Trip Possible

We are grateful for our individual donors, as well as the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) and the generosity of local Jewish Federations for their annual allocation. The list of supporters below is composed of foundations and families who were supporters of the 2024 Annual Campaign at the $100,000 and above level. Also be sure to check out the complete list of our incredible 2024 supporters at the $10,000 and above level.

"Without Birthright Israel, which has been proven to be the most effective continuity program, there is no Jewish future. The fact that every participant that goes says 'it changed my life' is quite an accomplishment."

Dr. Miriam and Sheldon G. (z"l) Adelson

Birthright Israel Foundation Honorary Board Members

$1,000,000+

Adelson Family Foundation

The Beacon and Shapira Foundations

Robert M. Beren Family Foundation

Claudine and Stephen Bronfman Family Foundation

Rita and Charles Bronfman

Leon and Toby Cooperman

Crown Family Philanthropies

William Davidson Foundation

Michael & Susan Dell Foundation

Alyce and Philip de Toledo

The Diane and Guilford Glazer Foundation

Nancy and Stephen (z"l) Grand

Ellen Bronfman Hauptman and Andrew Hauptman

Jim Joseph Foundation

The Koum Family Foundation

Mindy Schneider and Michael Lesser

The Marcus Foundation

One8 Foundation

Dena & Michael Rashes

Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies

The Paul E. Singer Foundation

Denise R. and Thomas D. Stern Family Foundation

William and Anna Tenenblatt Foundation

Jane and Mark Wilf and the Wilf Family Foundations

$500,000-$999,999

Anonymous

Sheryl Sandberg & Tom Bernthal

Debra and Ken Caplan

Cooper Family Foundation

Beth and Joshua Nash

Arline and Buddy Pepp

Harriette and Ted Perlman

Ilene and Dani Pipano

Leesa Miao and Martin Romo

The Steinhardt Foundation for Jewish Life

Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund

Lizzie and Jonathan Tisch

Steve Tisch

$200,000-$499,999

Anonymous (5)

Joan and Stanford Alexander Family

Anbat Fund

Becky and Avi Banyasz

Baron Family Foundation

Lisa and David Barse

BasePoint

Lisa and Mark Bezos

Blitzer Family Foundation

Rita and Charles Bronfman

Buller Foundation

Colleen and Richard Fain

The Paul & Phyllis Fireman Charitable Foundation

The Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Foundation

Jodie & Steven J. Fishman

Jonathan Blair Frank and Tena Frank

Susie and Michael Gelman

George and Lily Gero Fund

Gayle and Paul Gross

Susan and Jon Held

Arlene and David Horowitz

Amy and Scott Jaffee

The David and Meredith Kaplan Foundation

Lipsitz & Koffman Family

Lisa and Victor Kohn

Karen and Bruce Levenson

The Leon Levine Foundation

Karen and Paul Levy

Roberta and Joseph Menzin

The Merrin Family Foundation

Jane and Daniel Och

Harriet and Sol Price

Ratner Family

The Geller Family Foundation

Jami Gertz and Tony Ressler

Leslie and Russ Robinson

Rowan Family Foundation

Robert I. Schattner Foundation

The Gould Shenfeld Families

Cynthia and Bruce Sherman

Lori Komisar and Morrie Silverman

Linda and Jeffrey M. Solomon

Aaron Spencer

Merryl and James Tisch

Weiss Family

Laura and Judd Zebersky

$100,000-$199,999

Anonymous (2)

Susanna Lachs Adler and Dean Adler

The Jeffrey H. and Shari L. Aronson Family Foundation

Arlene Kaufman z"l and Sanford Baklor

Susie and Scott Bender

Jill and Jay Bernstein

Lara Kaplan and Alan Berro

Karen and Todd Blue

The Braman Family Foundation

Rachel Klein Chaimovitz and David Chaimovitz

Arlene and Wayne E. Chaplin

Lawrence and Lisa Cohen

Margo and Yoram z"l Cohen

Nathalie and Charles de Gunzburg

Michelle and Robert Diener

The Ron and Nanci Eichel Foundation

Dorit and Shawn Evenhaim

Edward Fein Foundation

Judith and Marc Felgoise

Sidney Ferenc

Friedkin Philanthropies

Linda and Michael Frieze

Melinda Goldrich

Goldring Family Foundation

Judy and Mark Goodman

Lillian and Larry Goodman Foundations

Farah and Steve Gozini

Marjorie and Jeffrey Honickman

The David and Etta Jonas Family Foundation

Suzana and Ivan Kaufman

Joia and Joshua Kazam

Wendy and Scott Kleinman

Dana and Robert Kraft

Judy and Leonard Lauder

Jo Carole and Ronald S. Lauder

Janet and Eugene Lerner Family Foundation

Andrea and Mike Leven

Brett and Danielle Levine

The Margaret and Daniel Loeb Foundation

Jennifer and Andrew Lucas

Magden Family

Maimonides Fund

S & L Marx Foundation

Joseph & Harvey Meyerhoff Family Charitable Funds

Sharyn Berman and Chuck Meyers

Dr. Riva Collins and Ira Mitzner

The Nakash Family Foundation

Judy Opper

Ina and Murray Pitt

Laurie and Todd Platt

Rachel and Gary Podell

Tina and Steven Price

Susan Cantor and Michael Ravitz

Jill and Mitchell Roberts

The Schoenbaum Family Foundation

Patty and Dan Schwab

Shear Family Foundation

Jane F. and D. Larry Sherman

Skolnick Family Charitable Trust

Laurie and Eric Slifka

Sharon and Howard Socol

The Bley Stein Foundation and Ronald Stein

The Barry S. Sternlicht Foundation

Ruth and Andrew Suzman

Deborah and Barry Swidler

Tapper Charitable Foundation

Shirley and David Toomim Family Foundation

Beth and Alan Waldenberg

Weisenfeld Family

Leslie and Abigail Wexner

Jane and Stuart A. Weitzman

Nancy and Richard Wolfson

Winn Family Charitable Foundation

Dr. Jack Yetiv

Birthright Israel Foundation

Annual Donor Giving Societies

Birthright Israel's Annual Donor Giving Societies deepen the connection between our most generous donors and our transformative, immersive, educational programs that fuel Jewish pride and connection, from our classic 10-day trip to Onward, Excel, and Volunteer.

Birthright Israel is an urgent solution to the isolation and demoralization afflicting Jewish young people today. Through your support, you are building a stronger, brighter Jewish future for generations to come.

Visionaries Society

Visionaries Society
$1,000,000+

Visionaries create a legacy of extraordinary generosity, making a profound contribution to Jewish life around the world.

Benefactors Society

Benefactors Society
$500,000+

Benefactors open the door to life-changing experiences, empowering young adults to embrace Israel and their Jewish identity.

Dreambuilders Society

Dreambuilders Society
$200,000+

Dreambuilders turn potential into reality, sustaining the dream of Birthright Israel by building vibrant and united Jewish communities.

Guardians Society

Guardians Society
$100,000+

Guardians stand as protectors of Jewish continuity, helping young adults awaken to their Jewish identity through Birthright Israel.

Champions Society

Champions Society
$50,000+

Champions strengthen Jewish pride, fostering deep and lasting connections through a uniquely impactful Birthright Israel experience.

Trailblazers Society

Trailblazers Society
$25,000+

Trailblazers pave the way for Jewish discovery, enabling young adults to forge stronger ties to Jewish heritage with Birthright Israel.

Pioneers Society

Pioneers Society
$10,000+

Pioneers spark the next wave of Jewish philanthropy, making it possible for young people to embark on their personal Jewish journey.

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Without your donations to Birthright Israel Foundation, this gift isn't possible. Secure the Jewish future today by investing in this transformational trip for Jewish young adults.

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