The Levi Lassen Foundation is offering grants to not-for-profit organizations which work to advance social and economic justice.
The Levi Lassen Foundation is an equity and philanthropy fund which was established in 1957 by Mr. Jacques Levi Lassen, a Dutch entrepreneur and industrialist in the fashion and real estate business.
Vision and Mission
The Levi Lassen Foundation focuses on supporting Ethiopian-Israeli Girls and Women (ages 15 to 30).
Levi Lassen also supports NGOs in Israel with a Dutch affiliation, with an emphasis on organizations that assist and care for elderly immigrants from Holland.
They believe in an Israel where everyone participates in a shared and just society, predicated on the best values of equality, tolerance and social justice in a liberal democracy.
Levi Lassen’s work in Israel began over 40 years ago. Levi Lassen is committed to helping Israel develop, grow and prosper through supporting programs committed to promoting a shared society.
Funding Information
NGOs may apply for up to 15,000 Euro’s a year and may be given a grant for a period of one year. Grantees may apply for a renewal grant (subject to submitting an evaluation report which has to be approved by the foundation).
Eligibility Criteria
The Levi Lassen Foundation will consider funding applications from NGOs and projects that fulfil the following criteria:
NGOs that advance young Ethiopian-Israeli girls and women (ages 15-30), or specific projects that advance young Ethiopian-Israeli girls and women (ages 15-30)
Dutch-Affliliated organizations in Israel. Especially those that provide support for elderly immigrants from Holland, such as nursing homes.
The project must have synergy with the overall vision and mission of the NGO.
The project (not necessarily the NGO) must be of grassroots nature.
The project must have a down to earth impact and make a difference.
NGOs must be able to demonstrate a stable, effective, creative and well-run organization, a sound financial status, and Nihul Takin. Startup NGOs may also apply without Nihul Takin.
You may only submit one grant request per year.
Ineligible
Individuals (including scholarships, food and equipment distribution to individuals)
Projects with a political agenda and advocacy work
Pure arts (e.g., music, dance, vocal, theatre, films, drawing, sculpture)
Formal education
Hospitals, medical treatment or equipment
Projects geared towards special needs communities.
Religious activity
Academic research
Universities and colleges
Construction and renovation costs
Municipalities and schools
Trauma, post trauma, rehabilitation and emergencies
Projects where the activity undertaken is clearly the responsibility of the government.
