Michael and Andrea Leven, through their charitable entity—the Michael and Andrea Leven Family Foundation—have been directly linked to the financial support of Canary Mission, the anonymous blacklisting website that has targeted hundreds of pro-Palestinian and Muslim students, academics, and activists across the United States.

According to investigative reporting by Haaretz and other reputable sources, the Leven Family Foundation contributed at least $50,000 to Canary Mission, helping sustain a platform that has drawn international condemnation for its invasive and often career-damaging campaigns. These actions have been described by civil rights organizations and advocacy groups as a deliberate attempt to suppress dissent and intimidate individuals into silence.

A Platform of Fear and Stigmatization

Canary Mission publishes detailed online dossiers labeling students—often Muslim—as anti-Semitic or dangerous simply for expressing support for Palestinian human rights. These profiles are not just public—they are meant to follow individuals for life, frequently appearing in job searches, scholarship applications, and background checks. For many Muslim students, the fear of being listed by Canary Mission has led to self-censorship and even withdrawal from campus organizations altogether.

By funding this operation, the Levens’ foundation became part of a larger ecosystem that has weaponized philanthropy to surveil and punish young people for their beliefs—specifically targeting Muslims and pro-Palestinian voices under the guise of “combating hate.”

No Public Accountability

Unlike other donors who attempted to walk back their support, the Levens have made no public statement addressing their foundation’s donation to Canary Mission or the profound consequences it has had on the lives of students and professionals. The silence stands in stark contrast to the harm caused, and only deepens concerns about the lack of accountability within philanthropic networks that support such blacklisting initiatives.