Israel Crisis Grants
While the Righteous Persons Foundation does not normally make grants outside of the United States, there have been two exceptions. In 2002, Steven Spielberg pledged $1,000,000 to be distributed over four years to organizations working in Israel to help alleviate the impact of the intifada on Israeli society. And more recently in 2006, Mr. Spielberg made a commitment of $1,000,000 to be distributed to Israeli organizations working to help all Israeli citizens affected by the war in Northern Israel.
To date, the following grants have been made within Israel:
| Year | Grantee | Project | Description / Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Israel in Crisis Fund |
Support for social service programs in Israel helping the most vulnerable Israeli citizens affected by the 2006 war in Northern Israel and to assist in the repair of hospitals damaged by rocket attacks. $250,000. Los Angeles, CA | |
| 2006 | Northern Israel Crisis Fund |
Support for organizations in Israel assisting those affected by events in Northern Israel in summer 2006 with economic rehabilitation, the treatment of psychological trauma, and advocacy for immigrants and other disempowered groups. $100,000. New York, NY | |
| 2005 | American Friends of the Jerusalem Mental Health Center |
Support for medical clinic in Israel that treats victims of psycho-trauma related to violence and crisis. $40,000. New York, NY | |
| 2005 | Adopt a School Program |
Support for violence prevention programs in Israeli schools. $35,000. Rydal, PA | |
| 2005 | Support for program teaching coping skills in the face of trauma to the medical staff of Hadassah Hospital. $25,000. New York, NY | ||
| 2005 | Israel in Crisis Fund |
Support for food distribution and after school programming in Israel to those families most affected by violence and crisis. $70,000. Los Angeles, CA | |
| 2005 | Donor Advised Fund for Victims of Terror |
Support for programs in Israel to assist those affected by violence via crisis lines and training of professionals offering counseling. $80,000.New York, NY | |
| 2004 | American Friends of the Jerusalem Mental Health Center |
Support for medical clinic in Israel that treats victims of psycho-trauma related to violence and crisis. $40,000. New York, NY | |
| 2004 | Adopt a School Program |
Support for violence prevention programs in Israeli schools. $35,000. Willow Grove, PA | |
| 2004 | Support for program teaching coping skills in the face of trauma to the medical staff of Hadassah Hospital. $25,000. New York, NY | ||
| 2004 | Israel in Crisis Fund |
Support for food distribution and after school programming in Israel to those families most affected by violence and crisis. $70,000. Los Angeles, CA | |
| 2004 | Donor Advised Fund for Victims of Terror |
Support for programs in Israel to assist those affected by violence via crisis lines and training of professionals offering counseling. $80,000. New York, NY | |
| 2003 | American Friends of the Jerusalem Mental Health Center |
Support for medical clinic in Israel that treats victims of psycho-trauma related to violence and crisis. $40,000. New York, NY | |
| 2003 | Adopt a School Program |
Support for violence prevention programs in Israeli schools. $35,000. Willow Grove, PA | |
| 2003 | Support for program teaching coping skills in the face of trauma to the medical staff of Hadassah Hospital. $25,000. New York, NY | ||
| 2003 | Israel in Crisis Fund |
Support for food distribution and after school programming in Israel to those families most affected by violence and crisis. $70,000. Los Angeles, CA | |
| 2003 | Donor Advised Fund for Victims of Terror |
Support for programs in Israel to assist those affected by violence via crisis lines and training of professionals offering counseling. $80,000. New York, NY | |
| 2002 | Support for a scholarship fund in memory of victims of the recent terrorist attack on the University's campus. $60,000. New York, NY | ||
| 2002 | Donor Advised Fund for Victims of Terror |
Support for programs in Israel to assist those affected by violence via crisis lines and training of professionals offering counseling. $90,000. New York, NY | |
| 2002 | Israel in Crisis Fund |
Support to provide emergency assistance to those in need. $100,000. Los Angeles, CA |
