Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP) of Greater Boston is a donor advised fund which acts as a hub for financial support for Zionist lobbying organizations, think tanks, media outlets, and university initiatives. As of June 30 2020, Combined Jewish Philanthropies held net assets which totaled $1,597,124,383. CJP has been ranked as the largest non-profit in Boston for 2021.
Donor advised funds like Combined Jewish Philanthropies function as recipients of large sums of money from wealthy individuals, money which DAFs channel to wealthy donors' causes of choice as donations from the Donor Advised Fund, without the necessity of public transparency that the donation came from the specific wealthy donor. In this way, donor advised funds allow wealthy individuals to financially support organizations without the public necessarily knowing that they are doing so, or knowing the extent to which they are doing so. Donor Advised Funds do, however, disclose the donor behind a given donation to the charity receiving it, ensuring that while the donors remain anonymous to the public, they still receive attention from and, in some cases, gain influence in the organizations receiving their gifts. (See essay on foundations for more information on DAFs.)
In fiscal year 2020 alone, Combined Jewish Philanthropies funneled $8,476,000 toward "Creating New Connections that Strengthen Israel & Overseas," and spent $1,108,000 on its "Young Adult Initiative," which presumably includes the wide array of CJP sponsored programs that send Boston area young adults (in their 20s and 30s) on trips to Israel and bring Israeli young adults to Boston. Through this programming targeting young adults, CJP promotes a false image of Israel as a social justice minded hub of innovation and entrepreneurship, in order to whitewash the realities of Israel's ethnic cleansing of Palestinians from their homeland and theft of Palestinian resources. In fiscal year 2020, CJP also provided the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) of Greater Boston (itself a hub of Boston area Zionist lobbying and propaganda) "approximately 72% of its total operating revenue," and additionally the JCRC received another "4% of their total operating revenue from targeted gifts from donors to the Council, which flowed through CJP."
Looking further back, from fiscal years 2007 through 2020, Combined Jewish Philanthropies funneled the following quantities of money from its donors into the below-listed Zionist lobbying organizations, think tanks, media outlets, and university initiatives (list is not exhaustive):
Combined Jewish Philanthropies has also funneled the following quantities of money from its donors into the below-listed Boston Area university, medical, science, arts, and advocacy organizations, some of which themselves support Israel's ethnic cleansing of Palestinians from their homeland and/or support other forms of racism and militarism, and which are accordingly included on our map (list not exhaustive):
In fiscal year 2020, Combined Jewish Philanthropies spent $730,000 on "Community Security" initiatives, which encouraged Jewish faith leaders to create "strong relationships" with police forces. Moreover, from fiscal years 2007-2020, Combined Jewish Philanthropies funneled the following quantities of money from its donors into the below-listed organizations which support police and policing (list not exhaustive):
From fiscal years 2007-2020, Combined Jewish Philanthropies funneled the following quantities of money from its donors into the below-listed organizations and initiatives which support the privatization of public education through charter school expansion, de-professionalization of teaching, and/or the weakening of teachers unions (list not exhaustive):
The following individuals currently serve on Combined Jewish Philanthropies' Executive Team:
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Rabbi Mark Baker |
President and CEO |
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Sarah Abramson |
Senior VP, Strategy & Impact |
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Jane Price |
Chief Marketing Officer |
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David Strong |
Chief Financial Officer |
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Jennifer Weinstock |
Senior VP, Philanthropy |
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Rachael Weisz |
Chief People Officer |
The following individuals currently serve on Combined Jewish Philanthropies' 2021-2022 Board of Directors
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Shira Goodman |
Chair of Board of Directors |
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Laurene M. Sperling |
Vice Chair of Board of Directors |
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Elizabeth Jick |
Treasurer of Board of Directors |
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Dena Boronkay Rashes |
Secretary of Board of Directors |
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William Adler |
Board Member |
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Aron Ain |
Board Member |
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David B. Aronoff |
Board Member |
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Harvey Beker |
Board Member |
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Amy S. Berylson |
Board Member |
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Bradley M. Bloom |
Board Member, Emeritus Director |
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Michael J. Bohnen |
Board Member, Emeritus Director |
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Rachel Chafetz |
Board Member |
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Amanda Clayman |
Board Member |
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Howard Cohen |
Board Member |
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Alan Crane |
Board Member |
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Kimberly Creem |
Board Member |
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Adam Eisenberg |
Board Member |
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David J. Fine |
Board Member |
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Reva Fischman |
Board Member |
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Catharyn B. Gildesgame |
Board Member |
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Campe Goodman |
Board Member, Chair of 2022 Annual Campaign |
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Cynthia R. Janower |
Board Member |
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Neal Karasic |
Board Member |
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Judith A. Kaye |
Board Member |
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Wendy Kraft* |
Board Member |
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Steven D. Krichmar |
Board Member |
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Emily Leventhal |
Board Member |
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Joshua D. Margolis |
Board Member |
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Jessica R. Myers |
Board Member, Chair of 2021 and 2022 Annual Campaign |
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Jonathan Orkin |
Board Member |
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Marjorie W. Patkin |
Board Member |
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Sari Anne Rapkin |
Board Member, Emeritus Director |
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Howard Rubin |
Board Member |
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Aviva E. Sapers |
Board Member |
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Caroline Sherman |
Board Member |
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Paula L. Sidman |
Board Member, Emeritus Director |
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Seth Stier |
Board Member |
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Nancy Viner |
Board Member |
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Zachary Wainwright |
Board Member |
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Neil A. Wallack |
Board Member, Emeritus Director |
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Bea Wilderman |
Board Member |
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Jeffrey Wolk |
Board Member |
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Laurie Gliklich |
Non-voting Board Member, President of Women’s Philanthropy |
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Reva Fischman |
Director |
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Seth Stier |
Director |
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Sharon Shapiro |
Director |
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Shepard Remis |
Director |
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Steven Krichmar |
Director |
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Steven Segal |
Director |
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William Adler |
Director |
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Zachary Wainwright |
Director |
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Amy Berylson |
Secretary |
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Charles Glassenberg |
Assistant Secretary |
Combined Jewish Philanthropies is a member organization of the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) of Greater Boston.
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Yachad New England, which promotes a variant of Taglit Birthright propaganda trips to Israel specifically targeted to individuals with disabilities, lists Combined Jewish Philanthropies as one of its three partners. New England Yachad received $22,500 from CJP in fiscal year 2020 alone.
From fiscal years 2007-2020, Combined Jewish Philanthropies funneled $1,095,910 from its donors to Harvard Business School.
From fiscal years 2007-2020, Combined Jewish Philanthropies funneled $3,000 from its donors to Harvard Medical School.
From fiscal years 2007-2020, Combined Jewish Philanthropies funneled $82,376 from its donors to the J Street Education Fund.
From fiscal years 2007-2020, Combined Jewish Philanthropies funneled $1,793,864 from its donors to the Jewish National Fund (JNF).
From fiscal years 2007-2020, Combined Jewish Philanthropies funneled $2,001,704 from its donors to the New Israel Fund.
From fiscal years 2007-2020, Combined Jewish Philanthropies funneled $1,514,942 from its donors to The David Project.
In fiscal years 2018 and 2019 alone, Combined Jewish Philanthropies funneled $20,894,295 from its donors to the ACLU Foundation and the ACLU Foundation of Massachusetts. In total, from fiscal years 2007-2020, CJP funneled $20,894,295 to the ACLU Foundation and the ACLU Foundation of Massachusetts.
In fiscal years 2018 and 2019 alone, Combined Jewish Philanthropies funneled $204,000 from its donors to Boston College, as well as $150,836 to the Boston College Law School Fund.
From fiscal years 2007-2020, Combined Jewish Philanthropies funneled $20,303,700 from its donors to The Broad Institute.
In fiscal years 2007-2020, Combined Jewish Philanthropies funneled $75,775 from its donors to Clark University.
From fiscal years 2007-2020, Combined Jewish Philanthropies funneled $20,500 from its donors to Emerson College.
From fiscal years 2007-2020, Combined Jewish Philanthropies funneled $48,700 from its donors to Lesley University.
From fiscal years 2007-2020, Combined Jewish Philanthropies funneled $549,866 from its donors to Boston Museum of Science.
In fiscal years 2007-2020, Combined Jewish Philanthropies funneled $11,700 from its donors to Suffolk University, as well as $19,650 to the Suffolk University Law School.
In fiscal years 2007-2020, Combined Jewish Philanthropies funneled $3,500 from its donors to Tufts University School of Medicine.
In fiscal years 2007-2020, Combined Jewish Philanthropies funneled $163,410 from its donors to Tufts Medical Center.
In fiscal years 2007-2020, Combined Jewish Philanthropies funneled $182,770 from its donors to Wellesley College.
In fiscal years 2007-2020, Combined Jewish Philanthropies funneled $661,100 from its donors to the Boston Police Foundation.
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) New England, JCRC, and CJP have tried to get the Newton Public Schools to change their curriculum. According to a joint statement by ADL, JCRC, and CJP, released in 2019, Newton distinct officials have met with ADL to review the latter's concerns regarding "antisemitic" materials being used in the curriculum - and the officials were favorable to the changes: "In 2017, following a curriculum review, ADL met with Newton district officials and they agreed to make changes based on a number of basic principles that we outlined."
However, the Zionist groups then found that "one teacher" was still using the curriculum that these NGOs objected to, but after exerting more pressure, the school had apparently relented: "This past spring, thanks to our advocacy, combined with the Israel American Council organizing parents and working directly with teachers, the school changed the program and Israel was prominently and positively featured throughout the day."
As the statement makes clear, the ADL and related NGOs are deeply involved in decisions involving the curriculum, and the Newton distinct sends teacher to get training by the ADL (an organization with a known record of anti-Black, anti-Indigenous, and in fact anti-Jewish racism). The joint statement makes this relationship quite clear:
...our work with Newton remains ongoing. At Newton’s request, the Schusterman Center at Brandeis University has been meeting with school officials and has found them to be open and amenable to learning. In fact, the Center hosted 20 teachers in the spring for an in-service day to learn about Israel and anti-Semitism. Additionally, ADL is actively implementing anti-bias training programs in Newton schools.
ADL, JCRC and others have very strong relationships with the local elected and appointed leadership that we've developed over time and we have been working closely with other organizations to drive the necessary changes.
The bottom line is that we're deeply engaged with this situation.
From fiscal years 2007-2020, Combined Jewish Philanthropies funneled $1,414,286 from its donors to CAMERA.
From fiscal years 2007-2020, Combined Jewish Philanthropies funneled $1,499,488 from its donors to the American Jewish Committee (AJC).
From fiscal years 2007-2020, Combined Jewish Philanthropies funneled $2,064,859 from its donors to Berklee College of Music.
Combined Jewish Philanthropies is a sponsor of the New England-Israel Business Council.
Combined Jewish Philanthropies is an Institutional Partner of The Israel Summit.
From fiscal years 2007-2020, Combined Jewish Philanthropies funneled $6,224,913 from its donors to Brandeis University, as well as $297,815 to the Brandeis National Committee, $36,506 to BIMA at Brandeis University, and $866,145 to Brandeis University Hillel.
Moreover, the IACT (Inspired, Active, Committed and Transformed) program, which operates on the Brandeis University campus, received $7,004,000 from Combined Jewish Philanthropies in fiscal year 2020 alone. CJP designed IACT to “strengthen and transform Jewish life and Israel advocacy on campuses through the expansion of Birthright Israel and the active engagement of Birthright Israel participants in new programs." WickedLocal reports about IACT, "The program, currently at 29 local Hillels around the country, supports a coordinator on each campus dedicated to recruiting students for Birthright Israel trips and inspiring them to become active in Jewish life and Israel activities once back on campus."
The Hornstein Program at Brandeis University (which includes "The Myra Kraft Seminar in Israel") received $6,400 from Combined Jewish Philanthropies in fiscal year 2020.
Additionally, Combined Jewish Philanthropies and the Brandeis's Schusterman Center for Israel Studies have partnered to host pro-Israel events in the Boston Area (see for example: here).
From fiscal years 2007-2020, Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP) funneled $1,607,657 from its donors to Tufts University as well as $1,243,450 to Tufts University Hillel.
The IACT (Inspired, Active, Committed and Transformed) program, which operates on the Tufts University campus, received $7,004,000 from Combined Jewish Philanthropies in FY20 alone. CJP states that they designed IACT to “strengthen and transform Jewish life and Israel advocacy on campuses through the expansion of Birthright Israel and the active engagement of Birthright Israel participants in new programs." WickedLocal reports that as of 2020, "The program, currently at 29 local Hillels around the country, supports a coordinator on each campus dedicated to recruiting students for Birthright Israel trips and inspiring them to become active in Jewish life and Israel activities once back on campus."
From fiscal years 2007-2020, Combined Jewish Philanthropies funneled $947,700 from its donors to American Friends of LIBI.
From fiscal years 2007-2020, Combined Jewish Philanthropies funneled $1,214,689 from its donors to Boston University, as well as $1,153,203 to Boston University Hillel, $758,460 to Boston University School of Social Work, $4,500 to Boston University Medical School, and $1,500 to Boston University School of Law.
The IACT (Inspired, Active, Committed and Transformed) program, which operates on the Boston University campus, received $7,004,000 from Combined Jewish Philanthropies in fiscal year 2020 alone. CJP designed IACT to “strengthen and transform Jewish life and Israel advocacy on campuses through the expansion of Birthright Israel and the active engagement of Birthright Israel participants in new programs." WickedLocal reports that as of 2020, "The program, currently at 29 local Hillels around the country, supports a coordinator on each campus dedicated to recruiting students for Birthright Israel trips and inspiring them to become active in Jewish life and Israel activities once back on campus."
According to Boston University Hillel's website, Boston University Hillel Board Member Charles K. Ribakoff has "co-chaired the CJP annual campaign," "has been Chair of CJP’s Israel and Overseas Committee," and has been "a member of the CJP board."
From fiscal years 2007-2020, Combined Jewish Philanthropies funneled $1,159,795 from its donors to Northeastern University, as well as $691,210 to Northeastern University Hillel, and $17,100 to Northeastern University School of Law.
Moreover, the IACT (Inspired, Active, Committed and Transformed) program, which operates on the Northeastern University campus, received $7,004,000 from Combined Jewish Philanthropies in fiscal year 2020 alone. CJP designed IACT to “strengthen and transform Jewish life and Israel advocacy on campuses through the expansion of Birthright Israel and the active engagement of Birthright Israel participants in new programs." WickedLocal reports that as of 2020, "The program, currently at 29 local Hillels around the country, supports a coordinator on each campus dedicated to recruiting students for Birthright Israel trips and inspiring them to become active in Jewish life and Israel activities once back on campus."
From fiscal years 2007-2020, Combined Jewish Philanthropies funneled $1,812,279 from its donors to the Synagogue Council of Massachusetts.
From fiscal years 2007-2020, Combined Jewish Philanthropies funneled $6,810,692 from its donors to Harvard University, as well as $5,168,620 to the Radcliffe Institute at Harvard, and $1,393,667 to Harvard Hillel and Friends of Harvard Hillel. CJP provided $10,000 to "HarvardTrek," also known as Harvard Israel Trek, in fiscal year 2020 alone.
The Chair of CJP's Board of Directors, Shira Goodman, currently serves on the Harvard University Finance Committee. Geraldine Acuña-Sunshine who was a member of CJP's board of Directors in 2019-2020 currently holds positions at Harvard including "Overseer on the Harvard University Governing Boards," "Member and Former Co-Chair of the Harvard College Fund Executive Committee," and "Co-President of the Harvard Club of the Philippines."
JewishBoston is a Boston-based media and social media project run by Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP) of Greater Boston, which promotes the talking points of local Zionist organizations, glorifying Israel and whitewashing the realities of Israel's ethnic cleansing of Palestinians from their homeland and theft of Palestinian resources. JewishBoston received $562,000 from CJP in fiscal year alone.
From fiscal years 2007-2020, Combined Jewish Philanthropies funneled $857,764 from its donors to the Lappin Foundation. Moreover, the Lappin Foundation and Combined Jewish Philanthropies co-sponsor and co-fund the "Youth to Israel Adventure (Y2I)," an all-expenses paid propaganda trip to Israel which targets Boston area teenagers.
From fiscal years 2007-2020, Combined Jewish Philanthropies funneled $2,241,683 from its donors to the University of Massachusetts Amherst Hillel House, as well as $20,000 to the University of Massachusetts Amherst as a whole.
Moreover, the IACT (Inspired, Active, Committed and Transformed) program, which operates on the UMass Amherst campus, received $7,004,000 from Combined Jewish Philanthropies in fiscal year 2020 alone. CJP designed IACT to “strengthen and transform Jewish life and Israel advocacy on campuses through the expansion of Birthright Israel and the active engagement of Birthright Israel participants in new programs." WickedLocal reports that as of 2020, "The program, currently at 29 local Hillels around the country, supports a coordinator on each campus dedicated to recruiting students for Birthright Israel trips and inspiring them to become active in Jewish life and Israel activities once back on campus."
From fiscal years 2007-2020, Combined Jewish Philanthropies funneled $3,367,434 from its donors to Friends of the Israeli Defense Forces.
CJP Board of Directors member David Fine currently serves as the Vice Chair of the Board of Friends of the IDF New England. CJP Board of Directors member Darren Black currently serves as a Board Member of Friends of the IDF New England.
North Shore Jewish Press (owner of the The Jewish Journal) received $20,000 from CJP in fiscal year alone.
From fiscal years 2007-2020, Combined Jewish Philanthropies funneled $252,910 from its donors to Salem State University.
From fiscal years 2007-2020, Combined Jewish Philanthropies funneled $2,778,883 from its donors to the Anti-Defamation League (ADL). In 2022, CJP and the ADL cosponsored a speaker series organized by CJP's "Fighting Antisemitism and Anti-Zionism Task Force."
From fiscal years 2007-2020, Combined Jewish Philanthropies funneled $25,555,685 from its donors to MIT, as well as $1,606,462 to MIT Hillel.
From fiscal years 2007-2020, Combined Jewish Philanthropies funneled $2,345,059 from its donors to Facing History and Ourselves.
From fiscal years 2007-2020, Combined Jewish Philanthropies funneled $220,050 from its donors to the Jewish Labor Committee (JLC) and Jewish Labor Committee Northeast Region.
The Jewish Teen Foundation of Greater Boston (JTFGP) receives fincancial support from Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP).
Israel360 is a media and social media initiative of Combined Jewish Philanthropies.
From fiscal years 2007-2020, Combined Jewish Philanthropies funneled $8,350,349 from its donors to Gann Academy.
Specifically, Combined Jewish Philanthropies helps financially sustain Gann Academy's myIsrael program, a heavily subsidized study abroad trip to Israel for high schoolers at Gann which aims to convince participants that their Jewish identities are intrinsically tied to the state of Israel and which Gann Academy characterizes as a cornerstone of the educational experience it provides to its students. Moreover, according to Gann Academy's website, CJP’s "Boston-Haifa Partnership," which brings Israelis from Haifa to Gann Academy to encourage Gann students to attend the myIsrael program, "has been a leader in fostering connections between young Jews in the Boston area and Israel" and "has been an important partner in making [the myIsrael] program a reality."
Current President and CEO of Combined Jewish Philanthropies Marc Baker spent 11 years as the "Head of School" at Gann Academy prior to assuming his position at CJP. Current Chair of the Board of Directors of CJP Shira Goodman served as Vice President of the Gann Academy Board prior to assuming her position in CJP. Current Senior Vice President of Philanthropy at CJP Jennifer Weinstock spent six years as the Associate Head of School at Gann Academy prior to assuming her position at CJP.
Fidelity Charitable funneled $11,561,890 from its donors into Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP) in fiscal year 2020 alone. Meanwhile, Combined Jewish Philanthropies funneled $9,530,463 from its donors into the Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund from fiscal years 2007-2020.
From fiscal years 2007-2020, Combined Jewish Philanthropies funneled $962,293 from its donors to Hadassah and Hadassah-Boston. CJP and the Boston chapter of Hadassh frequently partner to host pro-Israel events (see for example: here).
From fiscal years 2007-2020, Combined Jewish Philanthropies funneled $129,178 from its donors to Harvard Kennedy School.
Co-Chair of the Harvard Kennedy School Fund Executive Council Geraldine Acuña-Sunshine served as a Board Member of CJP from 2019-2020.
From fiscal years 2007-2020, Combined Jewish Philanthropies funneled $11,841,377 from its donors to Hillel Council of New England.
Hillel Council of New England (HCNE) partners with Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP) to run "Boston Onward Israel," a program which directs Boston-area college students to internships, fellowships, and courses at an array of Israeli universities. Hillel Council of New England also lists CJP among a list of "Organizations And Vendors" its website, encouraging the Boston area college students Hillel Council of New England engages to connect with CJP.
The Israeli-American Council Boston collaborates with Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP) to run "The Boston Media Room," a cyber "war room" which, according to IAC Boston, aims to "promote a positive influence on the international public opinion towards the State of Israel via social media platforms," by providing "physical spaces for training and activating volunteers to take part in local online pro-Israel activities." IAC Boston further notes about The Boston Media Room: "Under the guidance of volunteer mentors from the fields of research, journalism, hi-tech, and education, a hand-picked group of Student Ambassadors (ages 16-24) will represent an elite public diplomacy team, developing Israel awareness campaigns and reactions to local anti-Israel and BDS activity while training and engaging a wider community of volunteers (all ages) to join their efforts."
From fiscal years 2007-2020, Combined Jewish Philanthropies funneled $298,495 from its donors to the Israeli-American Council (IAC).
David Fine who is a founding member and a Regional Council Member of the Israeli-American Council Boston currently serves on the Board of Directors of Combined Jewish Philanthropies. Iris Schor who is a Regional Council Member of the Israeli-American Council Boston currently serves as Chair of CJP's Boston Haifa Jewish Education and Identity Committee.
From fiscal years 2007-2020, Combined Jewish Philanthropies funneled $514,946 from its donors to the Jewish Arts Collaborative. Combined Jewish Philanthropies is also listed as a sponsor and supporter of the The Jewish Arts Collaborative on the JAC's website.
Combined Jewish Philanthropies' website includes a profile on Jonathan Lavine, which states:
For decades, Jonathan and his wife Jeannie have provided consistent support to Combined Jewish Philanthropies, and in recent years increased focus on their investment in Israel, and in the Jewish future." The Lavines’ contributions to CJP's programs, Onward Israel Boston and Alternative Spring Break, help to build the connection that Jewish young adults have with Israel. The Lavines established the Lavine Family Leadership and Service Learning Fund with CJP, which allowed CJP to expand Onward Israel Boston and helped to fund the transformational Alternative Spring Break program. In addition to annual giving, the Lavines donated $1 million in 2017 to support CJP’s renovation efforts.
CJP's profile on Jonathan Lavine further notes:
[T]he Lavines wanted to ensure CJP’s ability to create and launch new programs designed to intensify Jewish young adults’ connection with Israel. In order to do so, they increased their gift to support Onward Israel Boston and Alternative Spring Break, two programs that provide internship and service learning opportunities for local college students who want to make a difference in Israel while gaining valuable leadership experience in the private and non-profit sectors ... “Israel is our homeland and the historic land of our forefathers, but it is also very much a reflection of the Jewish present,” says Jonathan. “We hope that these programs become permanent fixtures in the lives of Boston youth, and build their love and support for the State of Israel.”
[...] The Lavines’ visionary leadership and generous funding allowed CJP to launch Onward Israel Boston last year. This year, they also supported a significant expansion of the program, helping 70 students from Boston — the largest delegation sent by a single community nationwide—to spend this summer learning, working and living in Israel. Students shared their excitement nearly as soon as their plane touched down, tweeting and blogging about their life-changing experiences, with many already planning for a return visit.
The Lavines are also supporting the Alternative Spring Break program, a week-long service learning project based in Boston’s sister city of Haifa. This year, students volunteered for projects that included working with troubled adolescents at the Yemin Orde Youth Village and restoring a heritage site outside of Jerusalem. Participants returned infused with a love of Israel and with new insights on leadership and activism.
Based on available tax filings, the Joseph and Rae Gann Charitable Foundation has donated at least $3,866,095 to Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP).
Kraft Family Philanthropies donated $12,110,897 to Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP) from fiscal years 2004-2017. Wendy Kraft serves on CJP's 2021-22 Board of Directors, and Daniel Kraft, who is "President-International" of the Kraft Group, previously served on CJP's Board of Directors. ~$10 million dollars of this gift was used to renovate the CJP office space in 2017 (purchased in 1994 for $3.2M) and is now called "the Kraft Family Building."
The Krupp Family Foundation donated $1,625,000 to Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP) from fiscal years 2006-2014. George Krupp previously served as Campaign Chair of Combined Jewish Philanthropies.
In fiscal years 2007-2020, Combined Jewish Philanthropies funneled $6,847,682 from its donors to Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). Co-Founder of MGH's Collaborative Center for X-Linked Dystonia Parkinsonism Geraldine Acuña-Sunshine served as a Board Member of Combined Jewish Philanthropies from 2019-2020.
The Paul and Joanne Egerman Family Charitable Foundation donated $1,235,500 to Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP) from fiscal years 2001-2015. Paul Egerman is a former CJP Board Member.
From fiscal years 2001-2019, the Ruderman Family Foundation donated $16,514,449 to Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP).
Specifically, the Ruderman Family Foundation provides support for "The Boston Media Room," a program jointly launched by Israeli American Council - Boston, Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston (CJP), and IDC Herzliya. According to IAC - Boston, "The goal of the program is to promote a positive influence on the international public opinion towards the State of Israel via social media platforms," and IAC-boston further notes that the media room aims to "serve as physical spaces for training and activating volunteers to take part in local online pro-Israel activities. Under the guidance of volunteer mentors from the fields of research, journalism, hi-tech, and education, a hand-picked group of Student Ambassadors (ages 16-24) will represent an elite public diplomacy team, developing Israel awareness campaigns and reactions to local anti-Israel and BDS activity while training and engaging a wider community of volunteers (all ages) to join their efforts."
Ruderman Family Foundation Trustee and Community Liaison Sharon Shapiro currently serves on CJP's Board of Directors.
The Klarman Family Foundation donated $26,075,345 to Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP) from fiscal years 2001-2019.
In fiscal years 2016-2019, The Klarman Family Foundation made donations to CJP totaling $1,050,000 which were earmarked "to support the mission and goals of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Boston." In FY16, The Klarman Family Foundation made a $400,000 donation to CJP which was earmarked "To support IACT and Faculty Study Tours to Israel for fiscal years 2015 and 2016." (IACT is an initiative of Hillel International which, according to Hillel's website, "leverages Birthright Israel to transform Jewish life on campus," and "achieves its goals by providing funding, resources, and support for a dedicated campus professional who will identify and engage lesser-affiliated first-year students and sophomores, recruit them to join a Birthright Israel trip." IACT is operational on a number of Massachusetts college campuses including Northeastern University, Boston University, Harvard, Tufts, Brandeis, and UMass Amherst.)
The Susan and Barry Tatelman Foundation donated $948,561 to Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP) in fiscal years 2005-2019.