$29 Million Donation Helps Restore Weizmann Institute Research Facilities in Israel

The American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science has announced a $29 million grant from the Helmsley Charitable Trust to support the restoration of the Weizmann Institute following severe damage caused by missile strikes in June 2025. The funding will help rebuild critical research infrastructure and ensure the continuation of scientific work at one of Israel’s leading research institutions.

The attack caused extensive destruction across the campus, damaging dozens of laboratories, buildings, scientific instruments, and biological research samples. The recovery effort is expected to take several years and require hundreds of millions of dollars to fully restore the institution’s research capabilities and facilities.

A significant portion of the grant will be used to rebuild sections of the Wolfson Building for Biological Research and restore essential laboratories and research spaces. The funding will also support the replacement of damaged equipment and infrastructure necessary for scientific experimentation and innovation.

The Weizmann Institute is internationally recognized for its contributions to scientific and medical research. Institute leaders emphasized that the grant will accelerate recovery efforts, allowing researchers, students, and staff to resume important scientific projects with minimal long-term disruption.

The Helmsley Charitable Trust has been a longstanding supporter of scientific and educational initiatives in Israel. Since 2010, the organization has committed substantial funding to projects across the country, including significant investments in the Weizmann Institute. This latest contribution reflects its commitment to preserving scientific excellence and supporting research that benefits global society.

Overall, the grant represents a major step in restoring the Weizmann Institute’s research capacity, helping scientists return to modern laboratories and continue groundbreaking work in health, technology, environmental science, and other fields critical to humanity’s future.