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The Institute for Law and Philanthropy
The Buchmann Faculty of Law, Tel Aviv University
About Us
The Institute for Law and Philanthropy (ILP) is a research body established at the Buchmann Faculty of Law, Tel Aviv University in October 2014. In line with TAU Law's commitment to social justice, ILP’s mission is to help integrate philanthropy into Israel’s socioeconomic policy and support the country’s philanthropy in its quest to foster a more equitable and prosperous society.
Our Research Programs
Data Lab for philanthropy in Israel
We believe that effective grantmaking and fundraising practices, informed public policy, and fertile public discussions on the value of giving, necessitate both robust data and empirical research. Dearth in comprehensive and consistent data on giving in Israel has prompted ILP, in the past years, to nudge different authorities to better collect, verify and provide data on giving to NPI’s in Israel. Furthermore, ILP has led various independent data-collection-research, to exam
Philanthropic Practices
Recognizing the wide range of forms that philanthropic action can take, and drawing on its close engagement with Israel’s public, business and social sectors, the Institute for Law and Philanthropy advances research on diverse philanthropic practices and models. This work examines the challenges, opportunities, and mechanisms that shape philanthropic activity and its impact. The Institute has conducted research on a variety of topics, including field building strategies in a
Philanthropy in Democracy: Policy and Regulation
Civil society is one of the cornerstones of a democratic society, and philanthropy that supports it is essential to its independence and diversity. In a democratic context, philanthropy serves as a channel of influence, whether exercised by individual donors, business corporations, or philanthropic foundations. Consequently, important questions arise regarding the necessity, legitimacy, and boundaries of philanthropic influence. Through this research program, we examine the m
Publications
Policy Papers: Philanthropy in Israel
The Shrinking Civic Space in Israel - In recent months, Israel has witnessed governmental actions that restrict the operational space for civil society and reflect a broader pattern of harm. These measures target a wide range of organizations—including cultural, welfare, and academic institutions—and are directed particularly at government critics, those refusing demands for “loyalty,” and human rights organizations, thereby undermining the foundations of an independent civil
Giving to Israel: American Institutional Philanthropy to Israeli Nonprofits
The Israeli nonprofit sector raises more than half of its philanthropic funding from abroad; thus, the scope of giving from US to Israel is a topic of constant curiosity. The trends of giving in recent decades as well as questions regarding focus on causes, impact and magnitude continue to provoke both theory and practice. In this report, we shed light on two basic questions: Who gives? And how much? Additionally, we reveal how, even in the era of detailed reporting and digit
Treating Philanthropists as Harshly as Politicians: Is it Justified?
This paper examines the intersection of politics and philanthropy, conceptualized as the “political-philanthropic system,” wherein “view groups”—entities organized around shared worldviews—utilize political and philanthropic mechanisms to shape society. Drawing on historical and contemporary examples, the analysis delves into the dynamics of power, influence, and accountability within this system, questioning whether philanthropists who support politically-aligned objectives
Publications
The Israeli Conference for Philanthropy 2022
The Israeli Conference for Philanthropy, 2022 – post COVID-19 chaos and crisis, examined the global trends of philanthropy and their...
The Israeli Conference for Philanthropy 2019
The second Israeli Conference for Philanthropy was held at the Suzan Dellal Center in Tel Aviv. It spotlighted and introduced Keshet -...
The Israeli Conference for Philanthropy 2017
The first Israeli Conference for Philanthropy was held at the Steinhardt Museum of Nature at Tel Aviv University and was marked by...
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