The Somekh Family Foundation concentrates its giving on U.S.-based organizations that support Israel through education, policy advocacy, cultural diplomacy, and humanitarian relief. Grants are targeted to a small set of repeat grantees that run Israel-focused educational programs, think‑tank policy work, high-profile performing arts outreach, and disaster/relief operations. The foundation’s support signals an interest in strengthening Israel’s international image and infrastructure across cultural, educational, and policy channels.
A defining feature of The Somekh Family Foundation’s recent giving is its repeated support for Israel-focused education and policy organizations, anchored by a $100,000 grant in 2025 to The American Israel Education Foundation. Across the record on file, the foundation directs substantial support to organizations that present Israel through education, public diplomacy, cultural programming, and humanitarian response. That pattern appears in multi-year grants to the same recipients, including American Israel Education Foundation, Israaid, The Washington Institute for Near East Policy, and American Friends of the Israel Philharmonic. The foundation also funds institutions tied to Israeli arts, higher education, and medical or relief work, such as American Friends of Idc, American Friends of Rambam Hospital, Americans for Ben Gurion University, and American Friends of the Israel Museum. The overall profile shows a funder that works through U.S.-based intermediary organizations rather than direct individual giving, with a concentrated set of grants that align around Israel-related education, cultural diplomacy, and emergency or development support.
In Israel-focused education and public diplomacy, the foundation gave $100,000 to The American Israel Education Foundation in 2025 and $90,000 to American Israel Education Foundation in 2023. It also supported American Friends of Idc with $50,000 in 2025 and $50,000 in 2023, linking its education grants to institutions with Israel connections. Policy and strategic research is another strand: The Washington Institute for Near East Policy received $56,600 in 2024, $38,550 in 2023, and $25,000 in 2025. Cultural diplomacy appears through the arts as well, including $57,000 to American Friends of the Israel Philharmonic in 2025 and $36,000 in 2023. Humanitarian and relief-oriented support is present through Israaid, which received $70,000 in 2024, $50,000 in 2025, and $25,180 in 2023.
Typical grant size is modest relative to the foundation’s largest awards: the 25th percentile is $500, the median is $1,000, and the 75th percentile is $4,590. The recent record shows repeat support to the same organizations across multiple years, especially in education, policy, arts, and relief. Grants are made by a family foundation, and the foundation does not fund individuals or make program-related investments. The pattern is mostly concentrated in larger, recurring grants alongside many smaller awards, suggesting a mix of anchor grants and narrower project support.
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Most grants fall between $500 and $5K, with a median of $1K.
25th Percentile
$500
Median
$1K
75th Percentile
$5K
Top 2 recipient countries by grant volume for Somekh Family Foundation.
| Rank | Country | Grants | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United StatesDomestic | 210 | $1.2M | 99.1% |
| 2 | Israel |
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Concentrated, high-dollar giving to a small number of repeat grantees; the foundation makes several sizable grants (many six‑figure or mid five‑figure) rather than many small, diverse gifts, indicating long‑term relationships with core Israel-focused organizations.
Notable grantees: ISRAAID, American Israel Education Foundation, American Friends of IDC, The Washington Institute for Near East Policy, American Friends of the Israel Philharmonic
Giving is national, but recipients are heavily concentrated in California, which accounts for 55% of grants. Recent California recipients include Israaid in Palo Alto, Jewish Community Foundation San Diego in San Diego, and American Friends of the Israel Museum in West Hollywood. The grant record also reaches Washington, DC; New York, NY; and smaller numbers of other U.S. locations, with only 0.9% of grants going to Israel. The distribution points to a U.S.-centered grant portfolio with a small international component.
The foundation supports U.S.-based organizations tied to Israel-focused education, policy advocacy, cultural diplomacy, and humanitarian relief. Recent grantees include The American Israel Education Foundation, The Washington Institute for Near East Policy, American Friends of the Israel Philharmonic, and Israaid.
The foundation’s typical grants are small to mid-sized: the 25th percentile is $500, the median is $1,000, and the 75th percentile is $4,590. The recent record also includes larger anchor grants, such as $100,000 and $90,000 awards.
Yes. The grant record shows repeated support to several recipients across multiple years, including American Israel Education Foundation, Israaid, The Washington Institute for Near East Policy, and American Friends of the Israel Philharmonic.
California is the top state by grant count, accounting for 55% of grants. Recent California recipients include Israaid in Palo Alto, Jewish Community Foundation San Diego in San Diego, and American Friends of the Israel Museum in West Hollywood.
No. The foundation’s profile indicates that it does not fund individuals, and its recent grants are made to organizations rather than people.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
| 2 |
| $2K |
0.9% |
Recipient country reflects the grantee's headquarters per IRS 990-PF and Schedule F filings, not the program's implementation country.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE WASHINGTON INSTITUTE FOR NEAR EAST POLICY | WASHINGTON, DC | $85,900 | 2026 | CULTURE & EDUCATION |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF REICHMAN UNIVERSITY | NEW YORK, NY | $50,000 | 2026 | CULTURE & EDUCATION |
| ISRAAID (US) GLOBAL HUMANITARIAN | BEVERLY HILLS, CA | $50,000 | 2026 | CULTURE & EDUCATION |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE ISRAEL PHILHARMONIC | NEW YORK, NY | $25,000 | 2026 | CULTURE & EDUCATION |
| ARLEKIN PLAYERS THEATRE | NEEDHAM, MA | $20,000 | 2026 | CULTURE & EDUCATION |
| SILICON VALLEY JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL | CUPTERTINO, CA | $12,000 | 2026 | CULTURE & EDUCATION |
| AFIM FOR BAY AREA COUNCIL | NEW YORK, NY | $11,000 | 2026 | CULTURE & EDUCATION |
| MAYO CLINIC | ROCHESTER, MN | $10,000 | 2026 | CULTURE & EDUCATION |
| CONGREGATION KOL EMETH | MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA | $8,760 | 2026 | CULTURE & EDUCATION |
| SF SYMPHONY | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $7,500 | 2026 | CULTURE & EDUCATION |
| IMPACT ISRAEL | BETHESDA, MD | $5,000 | 2026 | CULTURE & EDUCATION |
| FINE ARTS MUSEUMS OF SAN FRANCISCO | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $5,000 | 2026 | CULTURE & EDUCATION |
| JOINT DISTRIBUTION COMMITTEE | NEW YORK, NY | $5,000 | 2026 | CULTURE & EDUCATION |
| PEF ISRAEL ENDOWMENT FUNDS | NEW YORK, NY | $5,000 | 2026 | CULTURE & EDUCATION |
| SAN FRANCISCO MOMA | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $3,500 | 2026 | CULTURE & EDUCATION |
| JEWISH COMMUNITY RELATIONS COUNCIL | SAN MATEO, CA | $2,500 | 2026 | CULTURE & EDUCATION |
| CONTEMPORARY JEWISH MUSEUM | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $2,500 | 2026 | CULTURE & EDUCATION |
| ISRAEL 21C | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $2,500 | 2026 | CULTURE & EDUCATION |
| OSHMAN FAMILY JCC | PALO ALTO, CA | $2,500 | 2026 | CULTURE & EDUCATION |
| ADL | NEW YORK, NY | $2,000 | 2026 | CULTURE & EDUCATION |
| JEWISH FAMILY AND CHILDREN SERVICES SF | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $1,250 | 2026 | CULTURE & EDUCATION |
| SANTA CRUZ MUSEUM OF ART AND HISTORY | SANTA CRUZ, CA | $1,000 | 2026 | CULTURE & EDUCATION |
| SAN JOSE SYMPHONY | SAN JOSE, CA | $1,000 | 2026 | CULTURE & EDUCATION |
| SF JAZZ | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $1,000 | 2026 | CULTURE & EDUCATION |
| SF MUSEUM OF MODERN ART | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $1,000 | 2026 | CULTURE & EDUCATION |
| EL CAMINO HEALTH FOUNDATION | MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA | $1,000 | 2026 | CULTURE & EDUCATION |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF MAGEN DAVID ADOM | NEW YORK, NY | $1,000 | 2026 | CULTURE & EDUCATION |
| AMERICAN SOCIETY OF YAD VASHEM | LOS ANGELES, CA | $1,000 | 2026 | CULTURE & EDUCATION |
| KQED | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $1,000 | 2026 | CULTURE & EDUCATION |
| UC SANTA CRUZ FOUNDATION | SANTA CRUZ, CA | $1,000 | 2026 | CULTURE & EDUCATION |
| AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION | ALEXANDRIA, VA | $1,000 | 2026 | CULTURE & EDUCATION |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE TECHNODA INC | WARREN, NJ | $1,000 | 2026 | CULTURE & EDUCATION |
| BIRTHRIGHT ISRAEL FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | $1,000 | 2026 | CULTURE & EDUCATION |
| US HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL MUSEUM | WASHINGTON, DC | $1,000 | 2026 | CULTURE & EDUCATION |
| LUCILE PACKARD FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN'S HEALTH | PALO ALTO, CA | $1,000 | 2026 | CULTURE & EDUCATION |
| JEWISH FAMILY AND CHILDREN'S SERVICES | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $750 | 2026 | CULTURE & EDUCATION |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION OF AMERICA | MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA | $600 | 2026 | CULTURE & EDUCATION |
| CANTOR ART CENTER AT STANFORD UNIVERSITY | STANFORD, CA | $600 | 2026 | CULTURE & EDUCATION |
| SLOAN KETTERING CANCER CENTER | NEW YORK, NY | $500 | 2026 | CULTURE & EDUCATION |
| ARTIS | NEW YORK, NY | $500 | 2026 | CULTURE & EDUCATION |
| HILLEL OF SILICON VALLEY | SAN JOSE, CA | $500 | 2026 | CULTURE & EDUCATION |
| AFIICC | LOS ANGELES, CA | $500 | 2026 | CULTURE & EDUCATION |
| M D ANDERSON CANCER RESEARCH | HOUSTON, TX | $500 | 2026 | CULTURE & EDUCATION |
| HILLEL OF SAN FRANCISCO | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $500 | 2026 | CULTURE & EDUCATION |
| MONTEREY BAY AQUARIUM | MONTEREY, CA | $500 | 2026 | CULTURE & EDUCATION |
| HILLEL OF STANFORD | STANFORD, CA | $500 | 2026 | CULTURE & EDUCATION |
| SIMON WIESENTHAL CENTER | LOS ANGELES, CA | $500 | 2026 | CULTURE & EDUCATION |
| LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY | WASHINGTON, DC | $300 | 2026 | CULTURE & EDUCATION |
| NATIONAL GLAUCOMA RESEARCH | CLARKSBURG, MD | $300 | 2026 | CULTURE & EDUCATION |
| JIMENA | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $250 | 2026 | CULTURE & EDUCATION |
THE WASHINGTON INSTITUTE FOR NEAR EAST POLICY
$85,900CULTURE & EDUCATION
ISRAAID (US) GLOBAL HUMANITARIAN
$50,000CULTURE & EDUCATION
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE ISRAEL PHILHARMONIC
$25,000CULTURE & EDUCATION
SILICON VALLEY JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL
CULTURE & EDUCATION
AFIM FOR BAY AREA COUNCIL
$11,000CULTURE & EDUCATION
MAYO CLINIC
$10,000CULTURE & EDUCATION
CONGREGATION KOL EMETH
$8,760CULTURE & EDUCATION
IMPACT ISRAEL
$5,000CULTURE & EDUCATION
PEF ISRAEL ENDOWMENT FUNDS
$5,000CULTURE & EDUCATION
CONTEMPORARY JEWISH MUSEUM
$2,500CULTURE & EDUCATION
SAN JOSE SYMPHONY
$1,000CULTURE & EDUCATION
SF JAZZ
$1,000CULTURE & EDUCATION
EL CAMINO HEALTH FOUNDATION
$1,000CULTURE & EDUCATION
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF YAD VASHEM
$1,000CULTURE & EDUCATION
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE TECHNODA INC
$1,000CULTURE & EDUCATION
PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION OF AMERICA
$600CULTURE & EDUCATION
CANTOR ART CENTER AT STANFORD UNIVERSITY
$600CULTURE & EDUCATION
SLOAN KETTERING CANCER CENTER
$500CULTURE & EDUCATION
ARTIS
$500CULTURE & EDUCATION
HILLEL OF SILICON VALLEY
$500CULTURE & EDUCATION
AFIICC
$500CULTURE & EDUCATION
M D ANDERSON CANCER RESEARCH
$500CULTURE & EDUCATION
HILLEL OF SAN FRANCISCO
$500CULTURE & EDUCATION
HILLEL OF STANFORD
$500CULTURE & EDUCATION
SIMON WIESENTHAL CENTER
$500CULTURE & EDUCATION
LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY
$300CULTURE & EDUCATION