The Foundation To Combat Antisemitism (FCAS) was founded by Robert Kraft in 2019 [1] with a mission "to stand up to Jewish hate and all hate by inspiring Americans to become active allies in the fight." [2] FCAS is registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and states that they are non partisan and do not support any political party or candidate, as of 2025. [3]
In June 2019, Kraft received Israel's Genesis Prize, for "philanthropy and consistent commitment to combating antisemitism", as reported by the Associated Press. [4] While at the event in Jerusalem, Kraft pledged $20 million to establish a foundation that will fight antisemitism and combat the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement against Israel. [4] [5]
On October 30, 2022, the Foundation to Combat Antisemitism (FCAS) sponsored an ad encouraging people to denounce hate against Jewish people. The ad aired during NFL games and was titled "Stand Up to Jewish Hate". This action came in response to antisemitic comments made by Kanye West and later Kyrie Irving. [6] Kraft invested $25 million in the "Stand Up to Jewish Hate" campaign which launched through the foundation in March 2023 to raise awareness concerning antisemitism found online. The foundation's executive director indicated that ads would air during the NFL draft, NBA and NHL playoffs as well as by social media influencers. [7] [8]
Critics, such as Dave Zirin, allege that Foundation is a cover for Kraft to foster disinformation, conflating antisemitism with anti-zionism, while supporting the IDF which is "currently—and in open view of the world—committing war crimes in Gaza". [1]