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Est.

1926

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Jewish Federation of Western Massachusetts Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives within the region. With a total of $2.5 million in grants paid to 135 grantees in 2024, the Federation operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO ENSURE CONTINUITY AND WELL-BEING OF A VIBRANT JEWISH COMMUNITY
Total Funding Given
$2.5M
2024
Grantees funded
135
Multi-year grantees
59%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
35
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$11.6K
M
Miryam Kabakov
Board Member
M
Max Schnaper
Board Member
C
Corrie Trattner
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to JEWISH FEDERATION OF WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS INC?
No. JEWISH FEDERATION OF WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does JEWISH FEDERATION OF WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS INC give?
JEWISH FEDERATION OF WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS INC primarily gives to organizations located in Massachusetts, New York, and Florida. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are JEWISH FEDERATION OF WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from JEWISH FEDERATION OF WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does JEWISH FEDERATION OF WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS INC make each year?
In 2024, JEWISH FEDERATION OF WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS INC awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $2.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did JEWISH FEDERATION OF WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS INC fund recently?
In 2024, JEWISH FEDERATION OF WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS INC awarded grants to about 140 grantees. Recent grantees include SPRINGFIELD JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER INC, ALLIANCE OF ORTHODOX CONGREGATION, and United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism . More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to JEWISH FEDERATION OF WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS INC?
JEWISH FEDERATION OF WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.