Funders › MI › William Davidson Foundation › 2023
Grants paid by William Davidson Foundation, tax year 2023
EIN 20-3899187 · Bloomfld Hls, MI · Form 990-PF, Part XV · NTEE T22
In tax year 2023, William Davidson Foundation (EIN 20-3899187) reported 85 grants paid totaling $60,000,409. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.
Every grant, 2023
| Tax year | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Jewish Federation of Detroit Bloomfield Hills, MI | U | $6,090,000 | approved, future | To support the Israel Emergency Campaign and to establish a Donor Advised Fund to support the emergency in Israel. | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit Bloomfield Hills, MI | B | $5,910,000 | paid | To support the Israel Emergency Campaign and to establish a Donor Advised Fund to support the emergency in Israel. | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Detroit, MI | B | $5,000,000 | paid | For the Unified Greenway Endowment Fund of the Community Foundation of Southeast Michigan. | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | The Company for the Reconstruction and Development of the Jewish Quarter Jerusalem | U | $4,157,500 | paid | To support the Western Wall Plaza Elevator project. | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | Wexner Foundation New Albany, OH | B | $3,225,000 | approved, future | To support the Wexner Davidson Fellowship, completion of the Davidson Scholars program, and the alumni program for Davidson Scholars. | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | Holocaust Memorial Center DBA Holocaust Memorial Ctr Zekelman Family Campus Farmington Hills, MI | U | $3,000,000 | paid | To support the renovation of the permanent exhibit. | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit Bloomfield Hills, MI | B | $2,900,000 | paid | To support the 2024 annual campaign. | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | Afsnc Inc New York, NY | B | $2,500,000 | paid | General operating support and to support the innovation diplomacy work of Start-Up Nation Central Ltd. (CC) | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | American Friends of Beit Hatfutsot - the Museum of the Jewish People New York, NY | U | $2,500,000 | paid | To support the creation of the ANU digital database for Jewish identity exploration and engagement. | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | The Jewish People Policy Institute Jerusalem | U | $2,400,000 | approved, future | To support the William Davidson Distinguished Fellow and for general operating support. | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | Detroit Opera Detroit, MI | B | $2,000,000 | paid | To support the 2023-24 and 2024-25 opera seasons. | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | Birthright Israel Foundation New York, NY | B | $1,900,000 | paid | To support and expand the Onward Israel program with support for Detroit and Michigan-based participants and for one-time supplemental support to maintain and increase the number of Onward Israel participants in 2023. | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | Sefaria Inc New York, NY | B | $1,500,000 | approved, future | To support Sefaria's Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks zt"l Legacy Project. | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | Eastern Market Corporation Detroit, MI | C | $1,500,000 | paid | To support the redevelopment of the Shed 4 area, and to support stormwater improvements and the Annual Fund. | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | Sefaria Inc New York, NY | B | $1,500,000 | paid | To support Sefaria's Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks zt"l Legacy Project. | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | Shabbat Project Inc DBA Onetable New York, NY | U | $1,400,000 | paid | To support the implementation for the strategic plan. | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Detroit, MI | B | $1,250,000 | paid | To support the New Economy Initiative. | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | Foundation for Detroit's Future Detroit, MI | B | $1,250,000 | paid | For Support of the Grand Bargain for the Detroit Institute of Arts. | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | Detroit Symphony Orchestra Inc Detroit, MI | C | $1,250,000 | paid | To support the William Davidson Neighborhood Concert Series and for operating support, which includes capacity-building and strategic planning. | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Detroit, MI | B | $1,250,000 | approved, future | To support the New Economy Initiative. | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | American Israel Education Foundation Inc Washington, DC | B | $1,000,000 | paid | General Operating Support | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | Jewish Theological Seminary of America New York, NY | B | $1,000,000 | paid | General operating support for the William Davidson Graduate School of Jewish Education. | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | Hadassah the Women's Zionist Organization of America Inc New York, NY | U | $1,000,000 | paid | To support the transformation of the -3 floor of the Sarah Wetsman Davidson Hospital Tower into an emergency hospital of 100 beds. | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | The Schechter Institutes Inc Philadelphia, PA | C | $1,000,000 | paid | To support the TALI Education Fund and the Schechter Institute Graduate School of Jewish Studies. | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | Jewish Theological Seminary of America New York, NY | B | $1,000,000 | approved, future | General operating support for the William Davidson Graduate School of Jewish Education. | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | Washington Institute for Near East Policy Washington, DC | B | $950,000 | approved, future | To support the William Davidson Distinguished Fellow and the Young Scholars Program. | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | Washington Institute for Near East Policy Washington, DC | B | $950,000 | paid | To support the William Davidson Distinguished Fellow and the Young Scholars Program. | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | The Shalom Hartman Institute of North America New York, NY | B | $900,000 | paid | To support work in metro Detroit and Hartman Digital. | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | Wexner Foundation New Albany, OH | B | $900,000 | paid | To support the new Wexner Davidson scholars' program, provide continued support for Davidson Scholars classes 32 and 33, and support alumni programming. | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | Hillel the Foundation for Jewish Campus Life Washington, DC | C | $750,000 | paid | To support the Israel and Antisemitism Program, The Center for Jewish and Israel Education, and the Israel Leadership Network. | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | The Idi Foundation Inc Atlanta, GA | B | $749,439 | paid | For General Operating Support and support for the William Davidson Senior Fellow for Economic Policy, and the Center for Governance and the Economy. | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | The Idi Foundation Inc Atlanta, GA | B | $730,445 | approved, future | To support the William Davidson Senior Fellow and the IDI's Center for Governance and the Economy. | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | The Idi Foundation Inc Atlanta, GA | B | $719,543 | paid | To support the William Davidson Senior Fellow and the IDI's Center for Governance and the Economy. | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | United Jewish Foundation Bloomfield Hills, MI | B | $600,000 | paid | To support the WDF Director Discretionary Philanthropic Fund. | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | Shalem College Jerusalem | U | $600,000 | approved, future | To support the creation of two new majors focused on diplomacy, strategy, and economics. | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | Hazon Inc New York, NY | U | $525,000 | paid | To support Detroit based efforts. | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | Jewish Federation of Detroit Bloomfield Hills, MI | U | $525,000 | approved, future | To support the Lauder Impact Initiative in Detroit. | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | Adamah Inc Reisterstown, MD | B | $500,000 | approved, future | To support Adamah Detroit and planning efforts for a Metro Detroit Jewish retreat center. | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | Gesher Foundation Inc New York, NY | B | $500,000 | approved, future | To support the AMI Initiative. | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | Maoz-Seal Inc Lod | U | $500,000 | paid | General operating support. | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | The Jewish Federations of North America Inc New York, NY | B | $500,000 | paid | To support the LiveSecure Program. | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | The Jewish Federations of North America Inc New York, NY | B | $500,000 | approved, future | To support the LiveSecure Program. | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | Mechon Hadar New York, NY | C | $500,000 | paid | To support the Pedagogy of Partnership's Midwest Fellowship and the Children and Family Division. | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | Gesher Foundation Inc New York, NY | B | $500,000 | paid | To support the AMI Initiative. | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | Wayne State University Research and Technology Park in the City of Detroit Detroit, MI | U | $475,000 | approved, future | To provide technical and other assistance for Detroit-based tech and growth-focused entrepreneurs and to conduct a benchmark analysis on SmartZone tax-capture financing. | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Detroit, MI | B | $450,000 | paid | To support the Pontiac Funders Collaborative. | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | Friends of Elnet New York, NY | U | $450,000 | approved, future | General operating support and VIP delegations to Israel. | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | Friends of Elnet New York, NY | U | $450,000 | paid | General operating support and VIP delegations to Israel. | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | Downtown Detroit Partnership Inc Detroit, MI | B | $450,000 | approved, future | To support Campus Martius Park upgrades and to support DDP's coordination efforts for major events in 2024. | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | Venture for America Inc New York, NY | U | $425,000 | paid | To support Detroit program operations, administrative costs, and summer experiental learning in Detroit. | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | Sefaria Inc New York, NY | B | $400,000 | paid | To support maintenance and improvements to the William Davidson Talmud and capacity building to activate small and new donors, with an improved CRM (Customer Relationship Management program). | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | Shalem College Jerusalem | U | $400,000 | paid | To support the creation of two new majors focused on diplomacy, strategy, and economics. | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | Sefaria Inc New York, NY | B | $350,000 | approved, future | To support maintenance and improvements to the William Davidson Talmud and capacity building to activate small and new donors, with an improved CRM (Customer Relationship Management program). | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | Upstart Bay Area Oakland, CA | B | $350,000 | paid | To support UpStart's programs, alumni services, and to serve as a partner for the Foundation's venture philanthropy work. | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit West Bloomfield, MI | B | $350,000 | paid | To support the 2024 JCC Maccabi Games in Detroit as a presenting sponsor. | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | Endeavor Detroit Detroit, MI | C | $317,227 | paid | General operating support and for a matching grant to support fundraising efforts. | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | Foundation for the Defense of Democracies Inc Washington, DC | C | $315,000 | approved, future | To support the Senior International Fellow. | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | Foundation for the Defense of Democracies Inc Washington, DC | C | $315,000 | paid | To support the Senior International Fellow. | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | Congregation Shaarey Zedek Southfield, MI | D | $307,500 | paid | For general operating support and support for the development of a campus and facilities master plan. | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | Israeli Beit Midrash Ein Prat Alon | U | $300,000 | paid | General operating support. | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | Farber Hebrew Day School - Yeshivat Akiva Southfield, MI | C | $300,000 | paid | General Operating Support and development capacity building. | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | Congregation B'nai B'rith Hillel East Lansing, MI | B | $300,000 | paid | To support education and leadership development efforts of Hillels of Michigan - U of M Hillel, MSU Hillel, and Hillel of Metro Detroit. | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | Global Detroit Detroit, MI | C | $300,000 | paid | To support programming, research, storytelling, and education to sustain the Global Entrepreneur in Residence program and the Global Talent Retention Initiative. | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | Chabad On Campus International Brooklyn, NY | B | $250,000 | paid | To support Engagement Initiative and Chazak Professional Development Initiative. | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | Chandler Park Conservancy Detroit, MI | C | $250,000 | paid | To support the Detroit Parks Coalition's 2023 Pistons Neighbors Program and capacity building for park programming. | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | The Detroit Institute of Arts Detroit, MI | B | $250,000 | approved, future | To support the Gargaro Directors Endowment. | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue Detroit, MI | B | $250,000 | paid | General Operating Support. | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit Bloomfield Hills, MI | B | $250,000 | paid | To establish the Byron and Dorothy Gerson Centennial Innovation Fund. | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | The Detroit Institute of Arts Detroit, MI | B | $250,000 | paid | To support the Gargaro Directors Endowment. | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | Detroit Regional Partnership Foundation Detroit, MI | B | $250,000 | paid | General Operating Support. | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | Fjc - a Foundation of Donor Advised Funds New York, NY | U | $250,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT NATAN'S DIRECT GRANTS OF ITS JEWISH CONNECTIONS COMMITTEE AND TO SUPPORT NATAN'S OPERATIONS, WRAPAROUND SUPPORTS FOR THEIR GRANTEES, AND TO SERVE AS A PARTNER FOR THE FOUNDATION'S VENTURE PHILANTROPY WORK. | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | Louis D Brandeis Center Inc Washington, DC | B | $250,000 | approved, future | General Operating Support. | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | Endeavor Detroit Detroit, MI | C | $235,000 | approved, future | General operating support and for a matching grant to support fundraising efforts. | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | Michigan Founders Fund Ann Arbor, MI | C | $225,000 | paid | General operating support and sponsorship of Michigan Tech Week. | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | Jewish Federation of Detroit Bloomfield Hills, MI | U | $225,000 | approved, future | To support a new director position at Jlive and for general operating support for Jlive. | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | Jean and Samuel Frankel Jewish Academy of Metropolitan Detroit West Bloomfield, MI | U | $200,000 | paid | To support Experiential Education programming, Professional and Board Development, and Marketing and communication efforts. | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | Reboot Longmeadow, MA | B | $200,000 | paid | To support their efforts as a partner for Venture Philanthropy work and for Reboot's Detroit-based work. | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | Detroit Symphony Orchestra Inc Detroit, MI | C | $200,000 | paid | To sponsor the Opening Night Gala with Yo-Yo Ma and the Florida Tour. | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | Repair the World Inc New York, NY | C | $200,000 | paid | To support its Detroit-based work with Repair Fellows, service opportunity connections, Powered by Repair partnerships, and teen and family engagement. | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | United Jewish Foundation Bloomfield Hills, MI | B | $175,000 | paid | To support the WDF Employee Matching Gift Philanthropic Fund. | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | Center for Educational Technology Tel Avivjaffa | U | $150,000 | paid | General operating support for 929. | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | Boundless Israel Belmont, MA | B | $150,000 | paid | General Operating Support | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | Ogen - Free Loan Fund Jerusalem | U | $150,000 | paid | General operating support. | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | Boundless Israel Belmont, MA | B | $150,000 | approved, future | General Operating Support. | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | Detroit Riverfront Conservancy Inc Detroit, MI | B | $130,000 | paid | To support events focusing on fitness, sports, and competition in Honor of Mr. Davidson's Legacy and 100th birthday. | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | Michigan Israel Business Accelerator Foundation Detroit, MI | B | $125,000 | paid | General operating support and to sponsor one or more MIBA-led delegations to Israel. | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee Inc New York, NY | C | $125,000 | paid | To support JDC Entwine in Detroit. | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | Israel-Is Tel Aviv | U | $100,000 | approved, future | General Operating Support. | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | Yeshivath Beth Yehudah Southfield, MI | B | $100,000 | paid | To support the Annual Dinner. | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | Downtown Detroit Partnership Inc Detroit, MI | B | $100,000 | paid | To support the 10th Detroit Homecoming. | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | College for Creative Studies Detroit, MI | B | $80,000 | paid | To support the Design Core Detroit's 2023 Detroit Month of Design. | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | Urban Land Institute Washington, DC | C | $75,000 | paid | To sponsor Urban Land Institute Michigan's 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award Dinner in honor of Susan T. Mosey. | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | Jewish Community Relations Council of San Francisco Marin & Peninsula San Francisco, CA | B | $75,000 | paid | To support ICS's professional development opportunities for teachers in Midwestern states and other states as needed, in learning and teaching about Jews, Judaism, Israel, and antisemitism. | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | Jewish Interactive Inc New York, NY | B | $65,000 | paid | General operating support. | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | Sheatufim Public Benefit Company for the Advancement of Civil Society Ltd Beit Yehoshua | U | $65,000 | paid | To support the TOP15 Initiative. | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | Citizens Research Council of Michigan Livonia, MI | B | $65,000 | paid | To conduct research to advance state support for entrepreneurship and innovation. | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | Score Foundation Herndon, VA | U | $55,000 | paid | to support mentorship, capital readiness, and advisory support for entrepreneurs in Southeast Michigan. | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | Farber Hebrew Day School - Yeshivat Akiva Southfield, MI | C | $50,000 | paid | To sponsor the annual dinner honoring Ethan Davidson and the legacy of Mr. Davidson. | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | Council of Michigan Foundations Inc Detroit, MI | B | $50,000 | paid | To support the Annual Conference in Detroit. | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | Sefaria Inc New York, NY | B | $50,000 | paid | To support the 10th Anniversary Gala. | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | Hillel Day School of Metropolitan Detroit Farmington Hills, MI | B | $50,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT THE OPEN SPACE, OPEN MINDS CAMPAIGN WITH NAMING RECOGNITION OF THE TRACK IN HONOR OF MR. DAVIDSON. | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | Areivim Philanthropic Group Inc New York, NY | C | $50,000 | paid | Membership Dues | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | Washington Institute for Near East Policy Washington, DC | B | $50,000 | paid | To support the 2023 Scholar-Statesman Award Gala. | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | Jewish Funders Network New York, NY | C | $50,000 | paid | Membership dues and to provide supplemental General Operating Support expected of board members. | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | Council of Michigan Foundations Inc Detroit, MI | B | $34,200 | paid | Membership Dues. | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | Friends of the Israel Defense Forces New York, NY | B | $25,000 | paid | To support the Michigan Chapter's Annual Dinner in Detroit. | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | University Musical Society Ann Arbor, MI | B | $25,000 | paid | To sponsor UMS and Detroit Opera's presenting of the Batsheva Dance Company in Metro Detroit at the Detroit Opera House. | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | Citizens Research Council of Michigan Livonia, MI | B | $20,000 | paid | To support the Citizens Research Council Policy Dinner honoring Dr. Ora Pescovitz, President of Oakland University. | 202413199349105096 |
| 2023 | Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Springfield, MA | D | $10,000 | paid | To honor Chuck Daly as a member of the Naismith Coaches Circle. | 202413199349105096 |
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