Budding Philanthropists
Budding Philanthropists
We are students from Congregation Ahavath Beth Israel, and we are passionate about helping those in need. Our Budding Philanthropists Foundation (BP Fund) provides grants to individuals or nonprofits who are doing the work of tikkun olam, the Jewish concept of healing the world.
The B'nai Mitzvah class each year works through a curriculum on Philanthropy and Jewish Giving, culminating in a grants process where multiple grants are awarded to nonprofits chosen by the students.
Educated philanthropy is a life skill that encourages our students to seek out organizations that put their most deeply held values into action in the world. Evaluation of an organization's methods, efficiency, impact, and creativity also help the students make their funding decisions. All of this work is done as a collaborative group process, with consensus decision-making in the classroom and at funding decision meetings.
The 2022 Grant Cycle has closed. Please look for 2023 applications in January 2023!
Support Our Philanthropic Efforts
We are part of a nationwide network of Jewish teens learning about philanthropy and putting it into practice. If you would like to support our foundation, you can make a donation here. (Under "Type," choose Budding Philanthropists.)
BP Grant Award Winners
2022
English Language Center
Land Trust of the Treasure Valley
Israeli Guide Dogs for the Blind
2021
Metro Meals on Wheels
No Shame on You
SHE (Style Her Empowered)
2020
FACES of Hope
Nechama: A Jewish Response to Disaster
The Sierra Club: Idaho Chapter
2019
CABI Youth Group
Global Gardens
Ride for Joy
2018
Advocates Against Family Violence
The Arc
International Rescue Committee
Fri, January 27 2023
5 Sh'vat 5783
Today's Calendar
Candle Lighting : 5:31pm |
Friday Night
Candle Lighting : 5:31pm |
Upcoming Programs & Events
Jan 29 Security Training Sunday, Jan 29 10:00am |
Jan 30 CABI Cafe Open! Monday, Jan 30 10:00am |
Feb 2 Challah for your Shabbat table Thursday, Feb 2 4:30pm |
Feb 2 CABI Bereavement Group Meeting Thursday, Feb 2 5:30pm |
Feb 6 CABI Cafe Open! Monday, Feb 6 10:00am |
This week's Torah portion is Parashat Bo
Shabbat, Jan 28 |
Tu BiSh'vat
Monday, Feb 6 |