The Irwin and Bethea Green Support Foundation is a highly concentrated Jewish-focused funder that primarily supports Jewish communal institutions, Israel-related endowments, and organizational advocacy. Most grants go to central Jewish federations and national Jewish infrastructure organizations, with smaller gifts to education/vocational programs and campus/israel advocacy groups. The foundation gives both locally (Detroit-area federations) and nationally/internationally (PEF Israel Endowment Funds, JFNA).
The Irwin and Bethea Green Support Foundation’s recent giving is anchored by Jewish Federation institutions, with the largest listed grant going to the Jewish Federation of Detroit for its annual campaign. That local federation support sits alongside repeated grants to the Jewish Federation of North America and the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit, showing a pattern of backing Jewish communal infrastructure at both metropolitan and national levels. The foundation also directs funds to Israel-linked endowments and advocacy groups, including PEF Israel Endowment Funds and the Judaism and Democracy Action Alliance of North America, which broadens its footprint beyond federation campaigns. The foundation’s grant list points to a concentrated approach rather than a broad portfolio. Its support reaches education and training as well, through ORT America, and campus-oriented advocacy through Students Supporting Israel. Across the recent grants provided, the funder appears to favor established organizations serving the Jewish community and related civic priorities. Its giving is regional in scope, but the recipient list includes organizations in New York, Michigan, Minnesota, and Massachusetts.
In Jewish communal philanthropy, the foundation gave $146,225 to the Jewish Federation of Detroit for the annual campaign and $72,100 to the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit for the annual campaign. Those gifts show direct support for federation fundraising and operating strength in the Detroit area. Nationally, it gave $118,000 to the Jewish Federation of North America to support the Jewish community, followed by another $57,000 grant to the same organization in 2025. It also backed PEF Israel Endowment Funds with $90,000 and $25,000 for support of the Jewish community, linking its grantmaking to Israel-related financial support. Beyond federation and endowment giving, the foundation funded ORT America with $25,000 for community support and Students Supporting Israel with $10,000. That mix includes education, advocacy, and campus engagement.
Typical grant sizes cluster in the mid-five-figure range: p25 is $25,000, median is $73,550, and p75 is $91,250. The pattern suggests a small number of relatively substantial grants rather than many small awards. The recipient list includes repeat grantees across multiple years, including the Jewish Federation of Detroit, Jewish Federation of North America, Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit, and PEF Israel Endowment Funds. The foundation funds organizations rather than individuals and does not make program-related investments. Leadership is listed as Dorothy Benyas.
$813K
$3.3M
$77K
$287K
Most grants fall between $25K and $91K, with a median of $74K.
25th Percentile
$25K
Median
$74K
75th Percentile
$91K
About 25% of grants go to recipients in NY.
DOROTHY BENYAS
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Concentrated giving with large, repeat grants to a small set of core Jewish organizations and federations, supplemented by occasional smaller grants to education and advocacy groups; funds both local (Metro Detroit) and national/international priorities.
Notable grantees: Jewish Federation of North America, Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit, PEF Israel Endowment Funds, Judaism and Democracy Action Alliance of North America, ORT America
Giving is concentrated in the United States, with 12 grants and no grants listed outside the country. New York appears most often among recipient locations, with multiple grants to organizations in New York, NY. Bloomfield Hills, MI is also prominent through the Jewish Federation of Detroit and Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit, while other recipient locations include Plymouth, MN and Medfield, MA. The grants show a mix of Detroit-area and New York-based institutions, with additional awards landing in a few other U.S. cities.
The foundation most often supports Jewish communal institutions and related infrastructure. Recent grants include the Jewish Federation of Detroit, Jewish Federation of North America, Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit, and PEF Israel Endowment Funds. It also funds advocacy and education-oriented groups such as the Judaism and Democracy Action Alliance of North America, ORT America, and Students Supporting Israel.
The recent grant distribution is centered in the mid-five figures. The p25 grant size is $25,000, the median is $73,550, and the p75 is $91,250. That profile points to a relatively concentrated grantmaking pattern rather than a large volume of small grants.
Yes. The Jewish Federation of Detroit, Jewish Federation of North America, Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit, and PEF Israel Endowment Funds all appear in multiple years. That repeated presence indicates ongoing support rather than one-time awards only.
Most grants go to recipients in the United States, and New York is the top state by grant count. Michigan is also a major recipient location through Bloomfield Hills-based federation grants. The recent list also includes recipients in Plymouth, Minnesota, and Medfield, Massachusetts.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JEWISH FEDERATION OF DETROIT | BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI | $146,225 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE ANNUAL CAMPAIGN |
| JEWISH FEDERATION OF NORTH AMERICA | NEW YORK, NY | $57,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE JEWISH COMMUNITY |
| PEF ISRAEL ENDOWMENT FUNDS | NEW YORK, NY | $25,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE JEWISH COMMUNITY |
| STUDENTS SUPPORTING ISRAEL | PLYMOUTH, MN | $10,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY |
| JEWISH FEDERATION OF NORTH AMERICA | NEW YORK, NY | $118,000 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT THE JEWISH COMMUNITY |
| PEF ISRAEL ENDOWMENT FUNDS | NEW YORK, NY | $90,000 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT THE JEWISH COMMUNITY |
| JEWISH FEDERATION OF METROPOLITAN DETROIT | BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI | $72,100 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT THE ANNUAL CAMPAIGN |
| ORT AMERICA INC | NEW YORK, NY | $25,000 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY |
| IRISH EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION INC | MEDFIELD, MA | $10,000 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY |
| JEWISH FEDERATION OF METROPOLITAN DETROIT | BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI | $95,000 | 2023 | TO SUPPORT THE ANNUAL CAMPAIGN. |
| JEWISH FEDERATION OF NORTH AMERICA | NEW YORK, NY | $90,000 | 2023 | TO SUPPORT THE JEWISH COMMUNITY |
| JUDAISM AND DEMOCRACY ACTION ALLIANCE OF NORTH AMERICA INC | NEW YORK, NY | $75,000 | 2023 | TO SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY |
JEWISH FEDERATION OF DETROIT
$146,225TO SUPPORT THE ANNUAL CAMPAIGN
JEWISH FEDERATION OF NORTH AMERICA
$57,000TO SUPPORT THE JEWISH COMMUNITY
PEF ISRAEL ENDOWMENT FUNDS
$25,000TO SUPPORT THE JEWISH COMMUNITY
STUDENTS SUPPORTING ISRAEL
$10,000TO SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY
JEWISH FEDERATION OF NORTH AMERICA
$118,000TO SUPPORT THE JEWISH COMMUNITY
PEF ISRAEL ENDOWMENT FUNDS
$90,000TO SUPPORT THE JEWISH COMMUNITY
JEWISH FEDERATION OF METROPOLITAN DETROIT
$72,100TO SUPPORT THE ANNUAL CAMPAIGN
ORT AMERICA INC
$25,000TO SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY
IRISH EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION INC
$10,000TO SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY
JEWISH FEDERATION OF METROPOLITAN DETROIT
$95,000TO SUPPORT THE ANNUAL CAMPAIGN.
JEWISH FEDERATION OF NORTH AMERICA
$90,000TO SUPPORT THE JEWISH COMMUNITY
JUDAISM AND DEMOCRACY ACTION ALLIANCE OF NORTH AMERICA INC
$75,000TO SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY