Mizrahi Family Charitable Fund, a donor advised fund, founded by Victor Mizrahi PhD and Jennifer Laszlo Mizrahi in 2000, does not accept unsolicited requests. Our work focuses on educating the press, public and policy makers on real solutions to help stop climate change, on disability access and employment, human services and a strong Jewish community.

In 2025 we were honored to support these nonprofit organizations (some are listed in multiple categories because their impact is in more than one area):

Climate
Adamah, Inc. Adamah cultivates vibrant Jewish life in deep connection with the earth, catalyzing culture change and systemic change through immersive experiences, Jewish environmental education, leadership development, and climate action.
Baltimore Civic Fund, fiscal sponsor of the Baltimore Office of Sustainability The Baltimore Civic Fund works to connect government and philanthropy to improve residents’ quality of life. Our mission is to expand access to the critical assets, resources, and opportunities necessary to ensure the vitality of Baltimore’s residents and communities. BCF serves as Baltimore City's fiscal sponsor. Baltimore City's Office of Sustainability maintains an account with BCF to support the implementation of their 2019 Sustainability Plan and other citywide plans related to sustainability issues.
Canary Media Canary Media lights the way to a clean energy future through independent journalism on climate solutions.
Center for Climate Change Communication Mason 4C is a ‘think-and-do tank’ for climate communication solutions. Since 2007, we’ve helped change the way local media, communities, and organizations talk about climate change. We study audiences, foster trusted messengers, and increase public action toward climate solutions. We conduct rigorous, original research on climate change communication. But our magic ingredient is applying that research in the real-world through our innovative communication and public engagement programs.
CHEER To hear what about the strengths and need of the community and bring resources and programs to meet those aspirations and needs at same time develop community leaders. Support for Power in the Park.
Chesapeake Climate Action Network Climate advocacy
Citizens' Climate Lobby Citizens' Climate Lobby empowers everyday people to bridge divides and build political will for effective climate solutions in Congress.
Civic Works Civic Works' mission is to strengthen communities for people of all ages through education, skills development and community service. We train people for jobs, make homes safer and more energy efficient, grow food and improve community green spaces.
Clean & Prosperous America Education Fund We believe that stubborn adherence to old technologies and fossil fuels is accelerating climate change and restricting economic growth. With the right leadership at local and national levels, we know it’s possible to achieve net-zero carbon emissions while building a healthy and sustainable economy.
Climate and Energy Funders Group The mission of CEFG is to facilitate connections, support collaboration, and share learnings among a community of funders unified in their commitment to combating the global climate crisis. We do this by: 1. Building knowledge, promoting learning, information sharing, and dialogue; 2. Facilitating funder collaboration and helping funders connect with each other; and 3. Sustaining and expanding the field of climate and energy philanthropy.
Dayenu: A Jewish Call to Climate Action Dayenu's mission is to secure a just, livable and sustainable world for all people for generations to come by building a multi-generational Jewish movement that confronts the climate crisis with spiritual audacity and bold political action.
DEPLOY/US Mobilize, coordinate, and strengthen the impact of the field of organizations advancing conservative climate leadership and bipartisan climate solutions.
F Minus F Minus is an environmental and lobbying accountability group that aims to curb the influence of the fossil fuel industry by limiting its ability to retain top lobbying firms. F Minus created a first-of-its-kind database of all US state fossil fuel lobbyists that exposes the extent to which many of these lobbyists are “playing both sides” of the climate crisis by also lobbying for local governments, schools, nonprofits, and other victims of the crisis. In Maryland and other key states, F Minus is also auditing disclosures by fossil fuel lobbyists to expose instances of false or incomplete filings, and will use these audits to demonstrate that fossil fuel companies are not being truthful about the risks their products pose to people and the environment.
Food & Water Watch By mobilizing people and reminding them of their own political power, Food & Water Watch is working to create a healthy future for all people and generations to come—a world where everyone has food they can trust, clean drinking water, and a livable climate. We will achieve this by involving regular people in the pressing food, water, and climate issues of our time at the local, state, and federal level, building on one win after another, as we develop a larger movement that has the political power to make our democratic process work well.
Friends of the Arava Institute Friends of the Arava Institute supports the work of the Arava Institute through public programming, student recruitment and development. The Arava Institute for Environmental Studies is a leading regional center for environmental research, education, and cross-border cooperation. For over two decades, the Institute has brought together Israeli, Palestinian, Jordanian and international students and professionals to address shared environmental challenges. Through applied research, education and peacebuilding initiatives, the Arava Institute fosters practical solutions for sustainable development, renewable energy and water management – building trust and resilience across communities divided by conflict.
Greenlight America Greenlight’s mission is to mobilize grassroots power to win local siting and permitting campaigns that get more clean energy projects built more quickly across the U.S. We will do this by partnering with local groups and activists to run strategic campaigns that win approval for clean energy projects in their communities.
Inside Climate News Inside Climate News is the oldest and largest dedicated climate newsroom in the nation. We are nonprofit and non-partisan and exist to publish essential reporting, investigation, and analysis about the biggest crisis facing our planet. We watchdog government, industry and advocates and hold them accountable for their policies and actions. We counter misinformation, hold polluters responsible, expose environmental injustice and scrutinize solutions. We also provide our stories to media partners for free to sustain the practice of environmental journalism, support local newsrooms and improve public understanding of science, health and the environment in communities across the nation.
Jerusalem Green Fund The JGF promotes environmental, social, and economic sustainability in and around Jerusalem through the support of grassroots community initiatives, working with Jerusalem's diverse communities, and reaching out to lovers of Jerusalem around the world.
Jerusalem Press Club Committed to the future of journalism, JPC endeavors to be the number-one resource for the foreign press covering the region, empowering our members to execute their missions with integrity and precision by providing them with unparalleled resources. Cognizant of the many challenges facing the news industry and the changing nature of news itself, we equip the next generation of reporters with the tools and skills to succeed. Our vision extends beyond borders as we build and nurture a community of journalists, who place thorough investigation, fact-checking, and unbiased reporting at the center of their professions.
Maryland Climate Partners We envision a future where Maryland is net zero by 2045, bringing health and economic benefits of climate solutions to all Marylanders.
Maryland Commission on Climate Change To education and increase awareness of the impacts of climate change as well as mitigation and adaptation strategies for Marylanders of all ages.
Maryland LCV Education Fund Educate and activate people to take equitable and just political actions for clean water, healthy air and climate-resilient communities.
Maryland Pesticide Education Network Maryland Pesticide Education Network (MPEN), a 501c3 organization, advocates for systemic change through policies and practices that reduce harmful pesticide use and promote a sustainable climate. We identify and act on pesticide-related concerns, while promoting safer alternatives to ensure health of all life including promotion of regenerative organic farming to optimally sequester carbon for climate change mitigation. MPEN advocates for programs, policies and laws to eliminate reliance on pesticides, safer organic practices and products, and right-to-know policies/laws. MPEN educates the public, lawmakers, healthcare industry, land/pest care vendors, and farmers about pesticide impacts and safer alternatives.
Maryland Sierra Club (fiscal sponsor: Sierra Club Foundation) To explore, enjoy, and protect the planet.
Media Impact Funderss Media Impact Funders is a membership organization that advances the work of a broad range of funders committed to effective use and support of media in the public interest.
Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies To strengthen the capacity of member agencies and amplify the impact of the Jewish human service sector.
Power in the Park Long Branch 2025 Improve the education and use of energy saving knowledge and tools.
ShoreRivers To protect Maryland's Eastern Shore waterways through science-based advocacy, restoration, education and outreach.
Sierra Club, Maryland Chapter To practice and promote the responsible use of the earth's ecosystems and resources; To educate and enlist humanity to protect and restore the quality of the natural and human environment; and to use all lawful means to carry out these objectives.
Society of Environmental Journalists (SEJ) The mission of the Society of Environmental Journalists is to strengthen the quality, reach and viability of journalism that advances public understanding of environmental issues.
The Banner/The Baltimore Banner The Banner’s mission is to be the most essential and compelling news resource for the people of Maryland. We inform, strengthen, and inspire the communities we serve by providing trusted journalism that tells people’s stories, holds leaders accountable, and delivers a wide range of local news that readers and partners are eager to support. Support for reporting on climate issues.
University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science has a unique statutory mandate to conduct a comprehensive scientific program and apply predictive ecology for the improvement and preservation of Maryland's physical environment. This mission is accomplished through research, education, and public service.
URI Metcalf Institute Metcalf Institute provides education, training and resources to journalists, scientists and science communicators across career stages with the aim of engaging diverse public audiences in evidence-based conversations about science and the environment. We approach this mission with a focus on equity and inclusion, so that all perspectives are valued in the process of identifying and solving environmental challenges. URI Foundation and Alumni Engagement (URIFAE) is the applicant on behalf of Metcalf Institute. The mission of the URIFAE is to inspire and steward philanthropic support benefiting URI and to inform and engage alumni as committed partners of the University, its mission, and traditions. In all its activities, URIFAE strives for core values of transparency, integrity, collaboration, accountability, and respect.
Disability
22 Jumps To reduce suicide rates amongst service members, veterans, and first responders through adventure sports, community, and rigorous research.
A Place For Us: A Network for Students with Disabilities We aim to create a virtual space for students with disabilities to connect and empower one another to succeed in higher education through peer mentorship that spans from high school through college.
Enosh - The Israeli Mental Health Association Provide quality, professional community-based mental rehabilitation health services for people with psychosocial disabilities, and their families; Increase awareness surrounding mental health and fight society's stigmas towards people with psychosocial disabilities; Promote the rights of people with psychosocial disabilities and their family members; Promote and deliver evidence-based community-level mental health services.
Israel Elwyn Founded in 1984, Israel Elwyn (IE) is the largest nonprofit provider of innovative programs for individuals with disabilities in Israel. IE serves close to 5,400 children and adults annually nationwide. IE’s programs span the life cycle from infants to senior citizens, providing them with early intervention, transitional support from youth to adulthood, job training, supported employment, supported living, and retiree services. Additionally, the organization forms and trains self-advocacy groups and supports vocational development. IE’s vision foresees a society in which individuals with disabilities will be citizens with equal rights; a society in which we all aspire to determine our own future and way of life. Our mission is to develop and provide an array of supports, means of accessibility and tools for individuals with disabilities, while constantly striving for excellence of service and the creation of a just society. Together with individuals with disabilities and society-at-large, we continue to work as a groundbreaking organization.
JSSA (Jewish Social Service Agency) JSSA is a nonprofit nonsectarian 501(c)(3) health and social wellness organization. Our mission is to empower individuals and families to enhance well-being across all ages and stages of life. Serving the National Capital Region, JSSA helps individuals surmount many life challenges, including mental health concerns, the need for family and early childhood support, obstacles to employment, aging-related issues, and life-limiting illnesses. Our doors are open to racially, ethnically, religiously, and culturally diverse people — reflective of the region.
Judith Creed Horizons for Achieving Independence JCHAI inspires and empowers individuals with developmental differences or disabilities to imagine and fulfill their life aspirations and be valued contributors in the community. JCHAI accomplishes its mission by... Encouraging the highest level of independence and productivity through life skills, training and other programs that improve each member’s quality of life; Adapting to the changing needs of our members through different stages of their lives; Helping our members access support and services through ongoing relationships with other organizations; Working with families to enable the independence and personal growth of our members; Creating the opportunity for friendship and community through organized activities both within the JCHAI family and with other organizations; Garnering community support and understanding for JCHAI and its mission; Striving to provide housing and services for adults with developmental disabilities without regard to their financial ability; Making our services available to all persons who are developmentally disabled on a non-discriminatory basis.
Matan Inc Matan empowers Jewish community leaders and educators through training, coaching and consultations to provide purposeful, enriching and inclusive opportunities for people with disabilities and their families.
National Public Radio, Inc. NPR's mission is to work in partnership with its member stations to create a more informed public, one challenged and invigorated by a deeper understanding and appreciation of events, ideas, and cultures. Support for reporting on disability issues.
Positive Exposure Productions, Inc Promoting a more inclusive world through photography, Film and Educational Programming.
WETA/PBS News Hour The mission of PBS News Hour is to provide viewers with intelligent, balanced, in-depth reporting and analysis of the most important domestic and international issues of the day. The program aims to inform, engage, and empower its audience with news, analysis, and insights that help connect viewers with their communities, nation, and world. PBS News Hour is dedicated to earning trust through quality journalism and maintaining a firewall between news coverage decisions and sources of revenue. Support for reporting on disability issues.
Jewish
Adamah, Inc. Adamah cultivates vibrant Jewish life in deep connection with the earth, catalyzing culture change and systemic change through immersive experiences, Jewish environmental education, leadership development, and climate action.
Baltimore Jewish Council To foster cooperation and understanding within the community and around the world.
Chabad of Anne Arundel County To serve as a resource for Jewish learning and experience in our community. To reach out with unconditional love to every Jew and bring to them the warmth and beauty of Judaism, regardless of background, affiliation, or level of observance. To extend help to all who are in need, spiritual or physical.
Dayenu: A Jewish Call to Climate Action Dayenu's mission is to secure a just, livable and sustainable world for all people for generations to come by building a multi-generational Jewish movement that confronts the climate crisis with spiritual audacity and bold political action.
Friends of the Arava Institute Friends of the Arava Institute supports the work of the Arava Institute through public programming, student recruitment and development. The Arava Institute for Environmental Studies is a leading regional center for environmental research, education, and cross-border cooperation. For over two decades, the Institute has brought together Israeli, Palestinian, Jordanian and international students and professionals to address shared environmental challenges. Through applied research, education and peacebuilding initiatives, the Arava Institute fosters practical solutions for sustainable development, renewable energy and water management – building trust and resilience across communities divided by conflict.
Holocaust Center for Humanity The Holocaust Center for Humanity teaches lessons of the Holocaust, inspiring students of all ages to confront bigotry and indifference, promote human dignity, and take action.
Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington The JCRC is the government affairs and community relations arm of the greater Washington, D.C. Jewish community, nurturing support for a strong U.S. – Israel relationship, advocating for our interests and concerns with state and local government officials, combating antisemitism, engaging with public and private schools, fostering vibrant interfaith and intergroup relations, and facilitating Holocaust commemoration and education.
Jewish Earth Alliance We focus on federal legislation and federal agencies and promote action by Jews around the United States to act as guardians of the earth and its inhabitants. We hold monthly educational webinars and twice yearly virtual lobby days around Tu Bishvat and Tisha B'av.
Jewish Electorate Institute The Jewish Electorate Institute (JEI) is an independent, non-partisan 501(c)(3) organization that surveys, interprets, reports, and educates the public about the perspectives, voting behaviors, and motivations of the American Jewish electorate. JEI undertakes all its work and reports its finding, without bias or favor concerning any political group or any particular ideology.
Jewish Federation of Annapolis & the Chesapeake We build and sustain a flourishing Jewish community that is safe, caring, inclusive, and engaged. Guided by Jewish values.
Jewish Funders Network JFN works with Jewish funders, at the individual and collective levels, to improve the quality of their giving and maximize their impact as they make the change they want to see in the world. JFN leverages the power and the creativity of networks to produce change in the Jewish world.
Matan Inc Matan empowers Jewish community leaders and educators through training, coaching and consultations to provide purposeful, enriching and inclusive opportunities for people with disabilities and their families.
NECHAMA - Jewish Response to Disaster NECHAMA, rooted in the Jewish principle of Tikkun Olam (repairing the world), engages volunteers in disaster relief, rebuilds people’s lives, provides comfort and hope, and represents the Jewish people and our values
Temple Beth Shalom To create a holy community through meaningful worship, lifelong learning and connecting social opportunities.
Media
Canary Media Canary Media lights the way to a clean energy future through independent journalism on climate solutions.
Inside Climate News Inside Climate News is the oldest and largest dedicated climate newsroom in the nation. We are nonprofit and non-partisan and exist to publish essential reporting, investigation, and analysis about the biggest crisis facing our planet. We watchdog government, industry and advocates and hold them accountable for their policies and actions. We counter misinformation, hold polluters responsible, expose environmental injustice and scrutinize solutions. We also provide our stories to media partners for free to sustain the practice of environmental journalism, support local newsrooms and improve public understanding of science, health and the environment in communities across the nation.
Jerusalem Press Club Committed to the future of journalism, JPC endeavors to be the number-one resource for the foreign press covering the region, empowering our members to execute their missions with integrity and precision by providing them with unparalleled resources. Cognizant of the many challenges facing the news industry and the changing nature of news itself, we equip the next generation of reporters with the tools and skills to succeed. Our vision extends beyond borders as we build and nurture a community of journalists, who place thorough investigation, fact-checking, and unbiased reporting at the center of their professions.
Media Impact Funderss Media Impact Funders is a membership organization that advances the work of a broad range of funders committed to effective use and support of media in the public interest.
URI Metcalf Institute Metcalf Institute provides education, training and resources to journalists, scientists and science communicators across career stages with the aim of engaging diverse public audiences in evidence-based conversations about science and the environment. We approach this mission with a focus on equity and inclusion, so that all perspectives are valued in the process of identifying and solving environmental challenges. URI Foundation and Alumni Engagement (URIFAE) is the applicant on behalf of Metcalf Institute. The mission of the URIFAE is to inspire and steward philanthropic support benefiting URI and to inform and engage alumni as committed partners of the University, its mission, and traditions. In all its activities, URIFAE strives for core values of transparency, integrity, collaboration, accountability, and respect.
Society of Environmental Journalists (SEJ) The mission of the Society of Environmental Journalists is to strengthen the quality, reach and viability of journalism that advances public understanding of environmental issues.
States Newsroom dba Maryland Matters States Newsroom is the nation’s largest state-focused nonprofit news organization, with reporting from every capital. We shine a light on policy and politics in all 50 states and we provide that coverage for free; no pop-ups, paywalls or ads. In an era of rampant disinformation and growing news deserts, we provide non-partisan coverage of the state issues that most affect people’s daily lives. Support for reporting on climate issues.
The Banner/The Baltimore Banner The Banner’s mission is to be the most essential and compelling news resource for the people of Maryland. We inform, strengthen, and inspire the communities we serve by providing trusted journalism that tells people’s stories, holds leaders accountable, and delivers a wide range of local news that readers and partners are eager to support. Support for reporting on climate issues.
Internet Archive Universal Access To All Knowledge
WETA/PBS News Hour The mission of PBS News Hour is to provide viewers with intelligent, balanced, in-depth reporting and analysis of the most important domestic and international issues of the day. The program aims to inform, engage, and empower its audience with news, analysis, and insights that help connect viewers with their communities, nation, and world. PBS News Hour is dedicated to earning trust through quality journalism and maintaining a firewall between news coverage decisions and sources of revenue.
Wikimedia Foundation The mission of the Wikimedia Foundation is to empower and engage people around the world to collect and develop educational content under a free license or in the public domain, and to disseminate it effectively and globally.
Human Services
22 Jumps To reduce suicide rates amongst service members, veterans, and first responders through adventure sports, community, and rigorous research.
Baltimore Civic Fund, fiscal sponsor of the Baltimore Office of Sustainability The Baltimore Civic Fund works to connect government and philanthropy to improve residents’ quality of life. Our mission is to expand access to the critical assets, resources, and opportunities necessary to ensure the vitality of Baltimore’s residents and communities. BCF serves as Baltimore City's fiscal sponsor. Baltimore City's Office of Sustainability maintains an account with BCF to support the implementation of their 2019 Sustainability Plan and other citywide plans related to sustainability issues.
Brian T. Rounds Youth Association, Inc. Mentoring our youth helping them overcome educational and financial challenges and preparing them for the careers and trades of their choice.
Civic Works Civic Works' mission is to strengthen communities for people of all ages through education, skills development and community service. We train people for jobs, make homes safer and more energy efficient, grow food and improve community green spaces.
Jewish Foundation for Group Homes, Inc., dba Makom Makom’s mission is to support and empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to achieve the quality of life to which they aspire.
JSSA (Jewish Social Service Agency) JSSA is a nonprofit nonsectarian 501(c)(3) health and social wellness organization. Our mission is to empower individuals and families to enhance well-being across all ages and stages of life. Serving the National Capital Region, JSSA helps individuals surmount many life challenges, including mental health concerns, the need for family and early childhood support, obstacles to employment, aging-related issues, and life-limiting illnesses. Our doors are open to racially, ethnically, religiously, and culturally diverse people — reflective of the region.
Judith Creed Horizons for Achieving Independence JCHAI inspires and empowers individuals with developmental differences or disabilities to imagine and fulfill their life aspirations and be valued contributors in the community. JCHAI accomplishes its mission by... Encouraging the highest level of independence and productivity through life skills, training and other programs that improve each member’s quality of life; Adapting to the changing needs of our members through different stages of their lives; Helping our members access support and services through ongoing relationships with other organizations; Working with families to enable the independence and personal growth of our members; Creating the opportunity for friendship and community through organized activities both within the JCHAI family and with other organizations; Garnering community support and understanding for JCHAI and its mission; Striving to provide housing and services for adults with developmental disabilities without regard to their financial ability; Making our services available to all persons who are developmentally disabled on a non-discriminatory basis
Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies To strengthen the capacity of member agencies and amplify the impact of the Jewish human service sector.
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) As the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization and operator of the National Sexual Assault Hotline, RAINN's mission is to stop sexual violence by supporting survivors, holding perpetrators accountable, and creating safer communities.
Other
Equity In The Center Equity In The Center® works to shift mindsets, practices and systems in the social sector to center race equity and build a Race Equity Culture™. Through education, training, and convening, we build and resource a community of race equity practitioners working to advance race equity across social sector contexts. We use our voice purposefully and intentionally, serving as a trusted resource for building knowledge. Through our work, we aim to make centering race equity a universal practice across communities and institutions.
Hillsmere Elementary PTA The PTA's mission is to make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children.
Internet Archive Providing Universal Access to All Knowledge
Maryland Philanthropy Network Our mission is to build and activate a diverse, informed, and effective network of philanthropists to inspire transformational impact throughout Maryland.
The Key School Key School is founded upon the conviction that children are innately curious about themselves and the world; they want to learn, they want to discover, and they want to create. Our mission is to nourish and guide this natural exuberance, energy, and delight in the search for meaning, so that each student embraces lifelong learning and develops into an informed, thoughtful and constructive member of society.


In 2024 we were honored to support these nonprofit organizations:

Climate
Adamah, Inc. Adamah cultivates vibrant Jewish life in deep connection with the earth, catalyzing culture change and systemic change through immersive experiences, Jewish environmental education, leadership development, and climate action.
Baltimore Banner, The To be an indispensable resource that strengthens, unites and inspires our Baltimore community. We will accomplish this through trustworthy, quality journalism that tells the varied stories of our people, delivers local news that readers are willing to support, and holds our leaders accountable.
Canary Media Canary Media lights the way to a clean energy future through independent journalism on climate solutions.
Center for Climate Change Communication, George Mason University The Center for Climate Change Communication (Mason 4C) prioritizes research in service of solutions. Founded in 2007, the mission of the Center for Climate Change Communication is to develop and apply social science insights to help society make informed decisions that will stabilize the earth's life-sustaining climate and prevent further harm from climate change. Mason 4C operates as a “think and do tank”—we conduct world-leading social science research and deploy our actionable research insights through our influential climate communication programs. We place special emphasis on identifying, activating, and empowering diverse sets of trusted voices who can help their communities understand and rise to the challenges of climate change. These educational and professional programs are engaging and training the next generation of leaders in the science and practice of climate communication.
Chesapeake Climate Action Network The mission of the CCAN Action Fund is to effect change in public policy at local, state and national levels to directly address the threat of global warming. Through voter education, lobbying and participation in the electoral process, we seek to move our country into a leadership position on the most urgent global issue of our time — the climate crisis. Together with our sister organization, the Chesapeake Climate Action Network (CCAN), we focus most of our efforts in the Chesapeake Bay states of Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia. We believe positive solutions exist and must be embraced now to preserve our planet for future generations. We also know that a vibrant democracy is central to our success and we work to defend democratic integrity wherever we can.
Citizens' Climate Education Corp To create the political will for a livable world by enabling individual breakthroughs in the exercise of personal and political power.
Civic Works Civic Works strengthens communities and promotes equity for people of all ages through education, skills development and community service
Clean & Prosperous Education Fund Clean & Prosperous America Education Fund is supporting 501(c)(3) community-led organizations that educate individuals about civic and climate engagement.
Climate Advocacy Lab The Lab equips the US climate movement with the evidence-based insights, skills, and connections needed to build durable power and win equitable solutions.
Climate Central, Inc. Climate Central communicates climate change science, effects, and solutions to the public and decision-makers.
Climate Partners The Maryland Climate Partners Coalition (Climate Partners) was created in 2021 to support the passage of the Climate Solutions Now Act (CSNA). Our coalition of environmental, faith, consumer advocacy, and social justice organizations was a key stakeholder in shaping and helping to pass this legislation in 2022. Hailed as the most ambitious climate goals in the country, this new state-level climate policy commits Maryland to cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 60% in 2031 and reaching net zero by 2045, improving not only the climate but also the quality of life of Maryland residents through better air quality, improved public health outcomes, and new jobs. Climate Partners is dedicated itself to ensuring equitable implementation of this far-reaching legislation. Maryland’s climate goal is about more than just greenhouse gas reductions, it represents a pathway to a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable future for generations of Marylanders.
Coalition on the Environment and Jewish Life COEJL's mission is to deepen the Jewish community’s commitment to the stewardship of creation, and mobilize the resources of Jewish life and learning to protect the Earth and all its inhabitants -- in tandem with our multi-faith partners through advocacy efforts, and across the breadth of our Jewish community.
Covering Climate Now Co-founded in April 2019 by the Columbia Journalism Review and The Nation, in partnership with The Guardian and WNYC, Covering Climate Now is the world’s leading collaboration of climate journalists. CCNow’s partners include more than 600 news outlets across the US and around the world that reach a total audience of billions of a every day. Organized by journalists for journalists, CCNow is changing the climate conversation in newsrooms and beyond by helping journalists produce climate storytelling that meets audiences where they are, explains how climate change is affecting the world around them and, crucially, how the crisis can be solved.
Dayenu: A Jewish Call to Climate Justice Dayenu's mission is to secure a just, livable and sustainable world for all people for generations to come by building a multi-generational Jewish movement that confronts the climate crisis with spiritual audacity and bold political action.
EcoPeace Middle East Environmental NGO Forum Our primary objective is the promotion of cooperative efforts between Israelis, Palestinians, and Jordanians to protect our shared environmental heritage. In so doing, we seek to advance both sustainable regional development and the creation of necessary conditions for lasting peace in our region.
F Minus F Minus was launched in July 2023 by James Browning, a former Regional Director for Common Cause, and a board with expertise in running good government, climate, and social justice campaigns. The mission of F Minus is to expose “double agent” lobbyists playing both sides of the climate crisis, pressure entities such as local governments, schools, and nonprofit organizations to cut ties with these lobbyists, and ultimately pressure lobbying firms themselves to stop working with fossil fuel clients. Driving this work is the first-ever database of all state-level fossil fuel lobbyists, which F Minus is using to demonstrate the ways in which these lobbyists’ fossil fuel advocacy is harming their other, non-fossil-fuel clients. The work opens a new front in the fight to strip fossil fuel companies of the social license they need to keep operating, and it complements similar divestment campaigns focused on the fossil fuel ties of ad agencies, PR firms, law firms, universities, and cultural institutions. In two of our key states, Maryland and Washington, we are also auditing disclosures by fossil fuel lobbyists and documenting a pattern of false and misleading statements; these audits help make the case for strengthening disclosure laws. On issues like limiting the use of gas in new buildings, and putting health warning labels on gas stoves, they also document a pattern of untruthfulness by fossil fuel lobbyists.
Friends of the Arava Institute The Arava Institute for Environmental Studies advances cross-border environmental cooperation in the face of political conflict. This is to ensure that: The shared environmental resources of the region will be protected from further degradation and loss. Scarce environmental resources will no longer be a source of conflict. Environmental cooperation will become a model for cross-border cooperation in all other areas of the conflict.
Gigawatt Impact Gigawatt Impact is our "Non-profit Catalyst for Powering Progress" -- Scaling SDGs to promote renewables in vulnerable communities across the planet, with a pipeline of renewable energy projects across Sub-Saharan Africa & the US, large and small.
Green & Healthy Homes Initiative The Green & Healthy Homes Initiative is dedicated to addressing the social determinants of health, opportunity and equity through the creation of healthy, safe and energy efficient homes. By delivering a standard of excellence in its work, GHHI aims to eradicate the negative health impacts of unhealthy housing and unjust policies for children, seniors and families to ensure better health, economic and social outcomes in historically disinvested communities – with an emphasis on communities of color. GHHI aims to eradicate the negative health impacts of unhealthy housing, an unhealthy climate and unjust housing policies for children, seniors, and families living in our most under-resourced and overburdened communities to ensure better health, economic, social and climate outcomes.
Green Course Green Course is a grassroots activist field organization dedicated to promoting a just and sustainable environmental climate policy in Israel. Our mission is to train and support youth, students and young adults to influence decision-makers, expand circles of environmental and social justice, and protect natural resources and the systems essential to the proper functioning of society and the environment. We are committed to combating the climate crisis, addressing its current and future effects, and standing against environmental injustices that impact our lives and the planet. Green Course fosters active civic engagement and personal responsibility in shaping a sustainable future. Our activities span campuses and communities nationwide, driven by the belief that collective action can transform reality.
Grist Magazine Grist is a nonprofit, independent media organization dedicated to telling stories of climate solutions and a just future. Our mission is to use the power of storytelling to illuminate the way toward a better world, inspire millions of people to walk that path with us, and show that the time for action is now.
Interfaith Center for Sustainable Development, The To reveal the connection between religion and ecology and mobilize people to act.
Jerusalem Press Club Committed to the future of journalism, JPC endeavors to be the number-one resource for the foreign press covering the region, empowering our members to execute their missions with integrity and precision by providing them with unparalleled resources. Cognizant of the many challenges facing the news industry and the changing nature of news itself, we equip the next generation of reporters with the tools and skills to succeed. Our vision extends beyond borders as we build and nurture a community of journalists, who place thorough investigation, fact-checking, and unbiased reporting at the center of their professions.
Jewish Earth Alliance Mobilize Jews to advocate at the federal level for climate solutions.
Maryland League of Conservation Voters Education Fund The Maryland League of Conservation Voters Education Fund educates and activates people to take equitable and just political actions for clean water, healthy air and climate-resilient communities for everyone in Maryland.
Maryland Sierra Club To explore, enjoy, and protect the planet.
Ogen Ogen is a nonprofit social-finance leader committed to enhancing financial well-being, inclusion, and opportunity for the people of Israel. Our mission involves extending credit and mentorship to low-income families, individuals, small businesses, and nonprofits, cultivating a stronger economic future for all.
Power in the Park Power in the Park is an energy justice event that connects the community to energy efficiency, energy assistance, and clean choice programs.
PowerHouse Texas We educate and cultivate bipartisan energy policy leaders who will promote energy innovation, security, and sustainability for Texas.
ShoreRivers To protect Maryland's Eastern Shore waterways through science-based advocacy, restoration, education and engagement.
Society of Environmental Journalists The Society of Environmental Journalists' mission is to strengthen the quality, reach and viability of journalism that advances public understanding of environmental issues.
States Newsroom DBA Maryland Matters States Newsroom shines a light on policy and politics in state capitals across the nation and we provide that local coverage for free; no popups, ads or paywalls. In an era of rampant disinformation and news deserts, we provide non-partisan coverage of the state issues that most affect people’s daily lives. And we lift up the voices of the people who are locked out of the political process.
University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science UMCES as a unique statutory mandate to conduct a comprehensive scientific program and apply predictive ecology for the improvement and preservation of Maryland's physical environment. This mission is accomplished through research, education, and public service.
URI Metcalf Institute Metcalf Institute provides education, training and resources to journalists, scientists and science communicators across career stages with the aim of engaging diverse public audiences in evidence-based conversations about science and the environment. We approach this mission with a focus on equity and inclusion, so that all perspectives are valued in the process of identifying and solving environmental challenges. URI Foundation and Alumni Engagement (URIFAE) is the applicant on behalf of Metcalf Institute. The mission of the URIFAE is to inspire and steward philanthropic support benefiting URI and to inform and engage alumni as committed partners of the University, its mission, and traditions. In all its activities, URIFAE strives for core values of transparency, integrity, collaboration, accountability, and respect.
Yale Program on Climate Change Communication The Yale Program on Climate Change Communication conducts scientific research on climate change communication and develops public engagement strategies for government, business, civil society, and the media.
Disability
A Place For Us: A Network for Students with Disabilities A Place for Us aims to create a virtual space for students with disabilities to connect and empower one another to succeed in higher education through peer mentorship that spans from high school through college.
Bender JCC of Greater Washington The Bender JCC is a nonprofit all-inclusive community – from the people we serve to the programs we offer – rooted in Jewish values. We cultivate communities in a warm and inclusive environment by offering a wide variety of programs and events through which people of all ages, backgrounds and interests can find a place to belong. We are a fitness facility, an early childhood education center, a summer camp and an arts destination. We are a gathering place for families, seniors and teens. We strive to be many things while being one concept remains constant: we are the center of Jewish life for everyone without judgment, restrictions or expectations.
Bizchut - The Israel Human Rights Center for People with Disabilities We aim to promote the rights of individuals with all types of disabilities in every aspect of life, ensuring equality, respect, and full integration into Israeli society.
Enosh - The Israeli Mental Health Association Enosh is the leading and largest core mental health organization in Israel, providing groundbreaking prevention, early intervention, and rehabilitation services based on a trauma-focused approach, with ongoing flexibility and adaptation to evolving needs. Founded in 1978 by a group of mothers who acted from their families' experience with mental illness to enhance the quality of life and protect the rights of those with psychosocial disabilities, we continue their mission over four decades later. With approximately 1,200 employees and 1,000 volunteers across 85 activity centers, we provide services nationwide to around 16,000 individuals of all ages and their families, in the Jewish, Arab, ultra-Orthodox, Amharic- and Russian-speaking communities, and more. We offer a complete system of support through a wide range of services—from early intervention to hospitalization alternatives and long-term community-based rehabilitation. Our programs include tailored support for youth and young adults, balancing houses, emergency shelters, and family counseling centers.
Friendship Circle The Friendship Circle is committed to fostering an inclusive Jewish community. Our programs empower individuals with disabilities to engage in a wide range of activities alongside teen and young adult volunteers, fostering meaningful friendships and strengthening community bonds. This collaborative experience also enriches our volunteers, instilling in them a deep appreciation for core Jewish values such as kindness, respect, and tzedakah.
Israel Elwyn Established in 1984, Israel Elwyn (IE) operates in collaboration with and supported by the Ministry of Welfare and Social Affairs; Ministry of Education; Ministry of Health; and local municipalities nationwide. IE serves over 5,200 individuals with disabilities, including toddlers, children, youth, young adults, adults and seniors. We provide a wide range of innovative programs and supports that include early intervention centers; extended day programs in preschools and schools; transitional programs for youth and young adults; support programs for young adults who volunteer for military or national service; job training and employment support; adult day centers; retiree programs; supported living services; self-advocacy programs; as well as cultural and recreational programs. It is our belief that all individuals have the ability to advocate for themselves and to stand up for their own rights. Developing this capacity enables individuals with disabilities to take responsibility for their own lives, to impact their environment, and to fulfill their needs and desires.
Jewish Federation of Greater Washington, The To inspire, build, and sustain vibrant Jewish life in a changing world by mobilizing our community in common purpose, intentional innovation, and effective action.
JSSA JSSA is a nonsectarian nonprofit 501(c)(3) health and social wellness organization serving the broader community in the National Capital Region. Our mission is to empower individuals and families to enhance well-being across all ages and stages of life. Our doors are open to racially, ethnically, religiously, and culturally diverse people—reflective of the region. Our care and services support children, adolescents, adults, and their families. Our core areas include supporting people’s mental health, strengthening families, helping people with disabilities find meaningful jobs, caring for older adults so they can safely age at home, and offering dignity and comfort to hospice patients. We proudly offer a continuum of high-quality care to local communities.
Judith Creed Horizons for Achieving Independence JCHAI inspires and empowers individuals with developmental differences or disabilities to imagine and fulfill their life aspirations and be valued contributors in the community. JCHAI supports our Jewish members by providing the means for them to maintain their Jewish identities with specific programming and activities.
Makom Makom's mission is to support and empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to achieve the quality of life to which they aspire.
NPR, Inc. The mission of NPR is to work in partnership with Member Stations to create a more informed public — one challenged and invigorated by a deeper understanding and appreciation of events, ideas and cultures. To accomplish our mission, we produce, acquire, and distribute programming that meets the highest standards of public service in journalism and cultural expression; we represent our members in matters of their mutual interest; and we provide satellite interconnection for the entire public radio system.
Positive Exposure Productions, Inc Positive Exposure promotes a more equitable, compassionate world for individuals and communities at risk of stigma and exclusion through photography, film, community storytelling, education, and advocacy.
RAMPD (Recording Artists and Music Professionals with Disabilities) We work within the music and live entertainment industries to amplify Disability visibility and culture, to promote equitable disability inclusion behind the scenes, and to advocate for safe and accessible spaces.
Wheels of Happiness Foundation, The Help underprivileged children and adults with motor disabilities live life with dignity and purpose. We do it by providing: Wheelchairs and mobility related equipment, medical and hygiene supplies, scholarships, education and financial assistance for mobility related surgeries and therapies
Jewish
70 Faces Media To serve as the digital connective tissue of the Jewish community, meeting people where they are and providing them pathways to deepen knowledge, connection, belonging and meaning.
Adamah, Inc. Adamah cultivates vibrant Jewish life in deep connection with the earth, catalyzing culture change and systemic change through immersive experiences, Jewish environmental education, leadership development, and climate action.
Chabad of Anne Arundel County To serve as a resource for Jewish learning and experience in our community. To reach out with unconditional love to every Jew and bring to them the warmth and beauty of Judaism, regardless of background, affiliation, or level of observance. To extend help to all who are in need, spiritual or physical.
Coalition on the Environment and Jewish Life COEJL's mission is to deepen the Jewish community’s commitment to the stewardship of creation, and mobilize the resources of Jewish life and learning to protect the Earth and all its inhabitants -- in tandem with our multi-faith partners through advocacy efforts, and across the breadth of our Jewish community.
Dayenu: A Jewish Call to Climate Justice Dayenu's mission is to secure a just, livable and sustainable world for all people for generations to come by building a multi-generational Jewish movement that confronts the climate crisis with spiritual audacity and bold political action.
Friendship Circle The Friendship Circle is committed to fostering an inclusive Jewish community. Our programs empower individuals with disabilities to engage in a wide range of activities alongside teen and young adult volunteers, fostering meaningful friendships and strengthening community bonds. This collaborative experience also enriches our volunteers, instilling in them a deep appreciation for core Jewish values such as kindness, respect, and tzedakah.
Interfaith Center for Sustainable Development, The To reveal the connection between religion and ecology and mobilize people to act.
Jewish Earth Alliance Mobilize Jews to advocate at the federal level for climate solutions.
Jewish Federation of Greater Washington, The To inspire, build, and sustain vibrant Jewish life in a changing world by mobilizing our community in common purpose, intentional innovation, and effective action.
Makom Makom's mission is to support and empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to achieve the quality of life to which they aspire.
NECHAMA: Jewish Response to Disaster NECHAMA – Jewish Response to Disaster is the only national Jewish organization that offers sustained direct recovery services for stricken communities, responding to damage caused by hurricanes, tornados, floods, and other natural disasters. Rooted and guided by Jewish values, NECHAMA has three overarching priorities: humanizing Jews and representing Jewish ideals in communities shattered by disaster; providing a platform for volunteers to explore their identities and purpose; and spreading hope and offering tangible support to people and communities in desperate need of assistance.
Ogen Ogen is a nonprofit social-finance leader committed to enhancing financial well-being, inclusion, and opportunity for the people of Israel. Our mission involves extending credit and mentorship to low-income families, individuals, small businesses, and nonprofits, cultivating a stronger economic future for all.
Red Tent Fund Funding abortion through a Jewish lens
Media
70 Faces Media To serve as the digital connective tissue of the Jewish community, meeting people where they are and providing them pathways to deepen knowledge, connection, belonging and meaning.
Baltimore Banner, The To be an indispensable resource that strengthens, unites and inspires our Baltimore community. We will accomplish this through trustworthy, quality journalism that tells the varied stories of our people, delivers local news that readers are willing to support, and holds our leaders accountable.
Baltimore Public Media The mission of Your Public Radio is to inform, connect and even challenge the listeners we serve in the metropolitan Baltimore area and the state of Maryland by broadcasting programs of intellectual integrity and cultural merit so as to provide an unbiased perspective of the events of today and to enrich the minds and spirits of our audience. WYPR's principles and values WYPR will remain fundamentally noncommercial in spirit and practice WYPR will adhere to the highest standards of journalistic and artistic excellence WYPR will deliver educational, informational, cultural, and entertainment programming as a public service to the broadest possible audiences WYPR will operate under sound principles of fiscal planning, management and governance WYPR will foster a positive working environment characterized by fairness, equality of opportunity.
Canary Media Canary Media lights the way to a clean energy future through independent journalism on climate solutions.
Center for Climate Change Communication, George Mason University The Center for Climate Change Communication (Mason 4C) prioritizes research in service of solutions. Founded in 2007, the mission of the Center for Climate Change Communication is to develop and apply social science insights to help society make informed decisions that will stabilize the earth's life-sustaining climate and prevent further harm from climate change. Mason 4C operates as a “think and do tank”—we conduct world-leading social science research and deploy our actionable research insights through our influential climate communication programs. We place special emphasis on identifying, activating, and empowering diverse sets of trusted voices who can help their communities understand and rise to the challenges of climate change. These educational and professional programs are engaging and training the next generation of leaders in the science and practice of climate communication.
Covering Climate Now Co-founded in April 2019 by the Columbia Journalism Review and The Nation, in partnership with The Guardian and WNYC, Covering Climate Now is the world’s leading collaboration of climate journalists. CCNow’s partners include more than 600 news outlets across the US and around the world that reach a total audience of billions of a every day. Organized by journalists for journalists, CCNow is changing the climate conversation in newsrooms and beyond by helping journalists produce climate storytelling that meets audiences where they are, explains how climate change is affecting the world around them and, crucially, how the crisis can be solved.
Grist Magazine Grist is a nonprofit, independent media organization dedicated to telling stories of climate solutions and a just future. Our mission is to use the power of storytelling to illuminate the way toward a better world, inspire millions of people to walk that path with us, and show that the time for action is now.
Jerusalem Press Club Committed to the future of journalism, JPC endeavors to be the number-one resource for the foreign press covering the region, empowering our members to execute their missions with integrity and precision by providing them with unparalleled resources. Cognizant of the many challenges facing the news industry and the changing nature of news itself, we equip the next generation of reporters with the tools and skills to succeed. Our vision extends beyond borders as we build and nurture a community of journalists, who place thorough investigation, fact-checking, and unbiased reporting at the center of their professions.
NPR, Inc. The mission of NPR is to work in partnership with Member Stations to create a more informed public — one challenged and invigorated by a deeper understanding and appreciation of events, ideas and cultures. To accomplish our mission, we produce, acquire, and distribute programming that meets the highest standards of public service in journalism and cultural expression; we represent our members in matters of their mutual interest; and we provide satellite interconnection for the entire public radio system.
PBS News Hour The PBS News Hour informs, engages and empowers its audience with news, analysis and insights that we all need to connect with our communities, our nation and our world. We respect our vast and diverse audience, on air and online, as we seek to earn trust each day through the quality and intelligence of our work, providing factual, meaningful and distinctive journalism.
Positive Exposure Productions, Inc Positive Exposure promotes a more equitable, compassionate world for individuals and communities at risk of stigma and exclusion through photography, film, community storytelling, education, and advocacy.
RAMPD (Recording Artists and Music Professionals with Disabilities) We work within the music and live entertainment industries to amplify Disability visibility and culture, to promote equitable disability inclusion behind the scenes, and to advocate for safe and accessible spaces.
Society of Environmental Journalists The Society of Environmental Journalists' mission is to strengthen the quality, reach and viability of journalism that advances public understanding of environmental issues.
States Newsroom DBA Maryland Matters States Newsroom shines a light on policy and politics in state capitals across the nation and we provide that local coverage for free; no popups, ads or paywalls. In an era of rampant disinformation and news deserts, we provide non-partisan coverage of the state issues that most affect people’s daily lives. And we lift up the voices of the people who are locked out of the political process.
Wikimedia Foundation To empower and engage people around the world to collect and develop educational content under a free license or in the public domain, and to disseminate it effectively and globally.
Yale Program on Climate Change Communication The Yale Program on Climate Change Communication conducts scientific research on climate change communication and develops public engagement strategies for government, business, civil society, and the media.
Human Services
American Friends of Leket Israel To lead the safe, effective and efficient collection and distribution of surplus nutritious food in Israel, to those who need it.
American Red Cross The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.
Civic Works Civic Works strengthens communities and promotes equity for people of all ages through education, skills development and community service
JSSA JSSA is a nonsectarian nonprofit 501(c)(3) health and social wellness organization serving the broader community in the National Capital Region. Our mission is to empower individuals and families to enhance well-being across all ages and stages of life. Our doors are open to racially, ethnically, religiously, and culturally diverse people—reflective of the region. Our care and services support children, adolescents, adults, and their families. Our core areas include supporting people’s mental health, strengthening families, helping people with disabilities find meaningful jobs, caring for older adults so they can safely age at home, and offering dignity and comfort to hospice patients. We proudly offer a continuum of high-quality care to local communities.
Judith Creed Horizons for Achieving Independence JCHAI inspires and empowers individuals with developmental differences or disabilities to imagine and fulfill their life aspirations and be valued contributors in the community. JCHAI supports our Jewish members by providing the means for them to maintain their Jewish identities with specific programming and activities.
NECHAMA: Jewish Response to Disaster NECHAMA – Jewish Response to Disaster is the only national Jewish organization that offers sustained direct recovery services for stricken communities, responding to damage caused by hurricanes, tornados, floods, and other natural disasters. Rooted and guided by Jewish values, NECHAMA has three overarching priorities: humanizing Jews and representing Jewish ideals in communities shattered by disaster; providing a platform for volunteers to explore their identities and purpose; and spreading hope and offering tangible support to people and communities in desperate need of assistance.
Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies To strengthen the capacity of member agencies and amplify the impact of the Jewish human service sector.
Nourishing Bethesda Working together as a community to ensure nutritious food and resources are available to our neighbors in need.
Rainier Valley Food Bank To nourish with good food, empower with knowledge, and serve with dignity.
Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) is the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline (800.656.HOPE, online.rainn.org y rainn.org/es) in partnership with more than 1,000 local sexual assault service providers across the country and operates the DoD Safe Helpline for the Department of Defense. RAINN also carries out programs to prevent sexual violence, help survivors, and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice.
Red Tent Fund Funding abortion through a Jewish lens
SmartAID Offer Humanitarian Aid to communities in catastrophes.
Other
Brian T. Rounds Youth Association Helping underprivileged children prepare for careers of their choice.
Emory University Michael C. Carlos Museum The Michael C. Carlos Museum celebrates world cultures and the peoples for whom they belong. As a department of Emory University, we advocate object-based teaching and research. As a public museum, we are a place of learning, dialogue, engagement and creativity for all.
Internet Archive Universal Access To All Knowledge


Victor and Jennifer Mizrahi

Dr. Victor Mizrahi PhD and Jennifer Laszlo Mizrahi

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