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The Israel Institute Inc

Washington, District of Columbia  ·  EIN 460540994  ·  Private foundation

The Israel Institute Inc is a District of Columbia-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $3.7M in annual giving against $12.5M in assets. This page documents the 228 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for The Israel Institute Inc — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$3.7M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$12.5M
Total assets
228
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What The Israel Institute Inc funds

The Israel Institute Inc's giving carries a documented focus on education.

Education

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Israel Institute Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Bamah Inc
VISITING ARTIST
Washington, DC$340K2024
Washington Inst for Near East Policy
THINK TANK SUPPORT
Washington, DC$230K2017
Research Foundation for State Univ of New York
TENURE SEEDING SUPPORT
Albany, NY$200K2017
University of Arizona
LONG TERM PLACEMENT
Tucson, AZ$200K2022
Washington Institute for Near East Policy
THINK TANK WORK
Washington, DC$180K2018
Bamah Inc
ARTIST RESIDENCIES
Washington, DC$175K2025
Bamah Inc
VISITING ARTIST
Washington, DC$175K2023
University of Maryland
TEACHING FELLOWSHIPS, TEACHING EXPANSION
College Park, MD$160K2023
University of Maryland
TEACHING FELLOWSHIP AND TEACHING EXPANSION
College Park, MD$152K2022
Brookings Institution
THINK TANK SUPPORT
Washington, DC$150K2017
University of Florida Foundation
LONG TERM PLACEMENT
Gainesville, FL$150K2020
UC Berkeley
VISITING FACULTY, TEACHING EXPANSION
Berkeley, CA$130K2023
University of California - San Diego
VISITING FACULTY
San Diego, CA$125K2020
New York University
ISRAEL STUDIES COURSE, POSTDOC FELLOWS
New York, NY$122K2017
George Washington University
TEACHING FELLOW AND VISITING FACULTY
Washington, DC$120K2020

The Israel Institute Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$2.0M
2018$1.7M
2019$1.3M
2020$1.9M
2022$2.0M
2023$1.8M
2024$1.9M
2025$2.0M

How to apply for funding from The Israel Institute Inc

The Israel Institute Inc's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at israelinstitute.org.

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Frequently asked questions about The Israel Institute Inc

Does The Israel Institute Inc accept grant applications?
The Israel Institute Inc's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does The Israel Institute Inc fund?
The Israel Institute Inc's grants focus on education. Recent recipients include Bamah Inc, Washington Inst for Near East Policy, Research Foundation for State Univ of New York. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Israel Institute Inc give in grants?
The Israel Institute Inc reported $3.7M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $14.5M over 228 grants.
Where is The Israel Institute Inc located?
The Israel Institute Inc is based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 460540994.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Israel Institute Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The Israel Institute Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.