M B Foundation (Also Known as Mossad Horav Moshe Aryeh Halevy)

The M B Foundation, also known as Mossad Horav Moshe Aryeh Halevy, is a UK-registered charity established by trust deed in 1958 and with the Charity Commission since 1965. Operating as an unincorporated trust managed by voluntary trustees, it advances charitable purposes at their absolute discretion, with a core mission to relieve sickness and poverty, advance education, and support Jewish community causes. Its values emphasize trustee-led decision-making, rigorous risk assessment, outcome monitoring, and public benefit, funding primarily through donations and investments to bolster Jewish religious education, welfare institutions, synagogues, schools, and poverty alleviation—prioritizing operational stability and community needs, especially in Greater Manchester, UK-wide, and occasionally abroad.

The foundation supports established Jewish organizations with core and unrestricted grants for general operations, religious instruction, education, welfare, and emergency relief, alongside occasional aid to individuals. It favors medium-to-large institutions with proven histories, providing repeat funding to sustain religious, educational, and relief efforts, while rarely backing grassroots groups or standalone capital, seed, or capacity-building projects.

Eligible applicants must be UK-registered charities focused exclusively on Jewish causes; unsolicited applications are not accepted—grants are invitation-only via trustee identification. Typical awards range from £10,000 to £80,000 (averaging £25,000–£50,000), decided ad hoc by trustees without fixed deadlines or cycles. Distinctive for its high trustee control, discretion, and consistent support for Jewish communal infrastructure amid past governance scrutiny (now addressed), it stands out as a major, generalist Jewish funder eschewing open calls in favor of targeted, impactful philanthropy.