named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
The Jonah Maccabee Dreskin Arts Fund
Provides grants and scholarships to support young people's participation in visual and performing arts programs, inspired by Jonah's involvement in theater and music
The Jonah Maccabee Dreskin Jewish Life Fund
Funds programs that deepen young people's engagement with Jewish life, culture, and education, based on Jonah's active participation in Jewish youth activities
The Jonah Maccabee Dreskin Social Justice Fund
Supports organizations and programs that engage young people in social justice activism and community service, reflecting Jonah's commitment to helping others
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Conducting post-Katrina relief work in MississippiConducted relief work in Mississippi in February 2007 following Hurricane Katrina.
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LGBTQ+ Community Grantmaking 1 activity
- Funding crisis counseling and reporting for marginalized communitiesFunds BlackLine, an organization that provides crisis counseling and supports reporting of police and vigilante misconduct for Black, Black LGBTQI, Brown, Native, and Muslim communities.
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Charitable Grantmaking to Specific Causes 1 activity
- Funding emergency relief for Native American families during the pandemicFunds the First Nations Development Institute’s Covid-19 Emergency Response Fund to support Native American families across multiple regions.
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Arts Education Scholarships 1 activity
- Funding immersive arts summer camp for young artistsFunds 6 Points Creative Arts Academy, a summer camp in Pennsylvania that offers young artists immersive learning and performance experiences in the arts.
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General Operating Support Grants 1 activity
- Funding organizations in arts, social justice, and Jewish lifeProvides financial grants to nonprofit organizations and scholarships for young people to attend programs in the arts, social justice, and Jewish life.
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Performing Arts Production Support 1 activity
- Funding youth theater-based learning in White Plains, NYFunds Play Group Theatre to provide youth in White Plains, NY with theater-based learning focused on collaboration, creativity, and personal growth.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Distributing digital music and sheet musicProvides free access to audio recordings and sheet music by Billy Dreskin, So Is Life, Beged Kefet, and Craig Taubman; also offers digital downloads for a suggested donation or price of $1.00.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$128K
Contributions & grants$120K93%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$8K7%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$121K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$112K
balance sheet
Total assets$295K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$295K
1 years on record · 2024–2024
relationships · 18
Who they work with
- 6 Points Creative Arts Academy Partner — Grant recipient of the Jonah Maccabee Foundation, supported through the Jewish Life Fund.
- Beged Kefet Partner — Collaborates on musical arrangements and recordings
- Beged Kefet Partner — Musical group whose recordings generate proceeds for The Jonah Maccabee Foundation.
- Beged Kefet Partner — Provides music and scores through the foundation's online trading post.
- Billy Dreskin Partner — Contributes audio recordings and musical compositions to the foundation's offerings.
- BlackLine Partner — Grant recipient of the Jonah Maccabee Foundation, supported through the Social Justice Fund.
- Blythedale Children’s Hospital Partner — Organization where Jonah volunteered; mentioned as a recipient of community service efforts supported by the family and referenced in the Social Justice Fund narrative.
- Craig Taubman Partner — Contributes music, including "Friday Night Live," to the foundation's collection.
- First Nations Development Institute Partner — Grant recipient of the Jonah Maccabee Foundation, supported through the Social Justice Fund.
- Midnight Run Partner — Community outreach program Jonah participated in; referenced as part of the Social Justice Fund’s inspiration and activities.
- NFTY Network — North American Federation of Temple Youth, a youth network Jonah was active in; referenced as central to his Jewish life and identity.
- OySongs Partner — Online platform where Beged Kefet recordings are available for purchase, supporting the foundation.
- Play Group Theatre Partner — Grant recipient of the Jonah Maccabee Foundation, supported through the Arts Fund.
- Play Group Theatre Partner — Partner organization where Jonah participated in theatre productions; referenced as an inspiration for the Arts Fund.
- SO IS LIFE Partner — Music ensemble whose album proceeds support The Jonah Maccabee Foundation.
- So Is Life Partner — Provides audio recordings through the foundation's digital platform.
- URJ Eisner Camp Partner — Jewish summer camp Jonah attended; cited as a formative experience influencing the Jewish Life Fund.
- URJ Kutz Camp Partner — Jewish summer camp Jonah attended; cited as a formative experience influencing the Jewish Life Fund.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Legacy-Driven Youth Grantmaking 284 orgsmethodology: legacy-driven youth grantmakingBy funding youth programs in arts, social justice, and Jewish life—areas personally meaningful to Jonah Maccabee—the foundation produces sustained social impact and community engagement because it channels personal legacy into actionable, values-aligned opportunities for young people.shared approach: Faith-Based Grantmaking →
- Music as Dual Mechanism for Fundraising and Ministrymethodology: music-sales-fundraising, music-as-ministryBy leveraging music sales and distribution, the foundation raises funds for children’s programs and spreads emotional/spiritual goodness because music serves both as a practical revenue stream and a medium for intangible well-being.
- Storytelling for Community Connectionmethodology: storytellingBy using storytelling and narrative metaphors like the "memory tapestry," the foundation fosters emotional connection and continuity within the community because shared stories preserve Jonah’s legacy and integrate new members through meaning-making.
- Values-Aligned Activism Fundingmethodology: values-aligned youth activism fundingBy funding youth activism and service initiatives that reflect Jonah’s core values, the foundation amplifies social impact because it ensures continuity between personal legacy and collective action.
- Youth-Centered Jewish Engagementmethodology: youth-centered Jewish engagementBy supporting immersive and creative Jewish educational experiences for youth, the foundation strengthens personal and communal Jewish identity because meaningful, experiential engagement fosters lasting connection.