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The Joseph Persky Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on fostering relationships with grantees, providing a total of $292.5K in grants to 25 nonprofits in 2024. This foundation operates on an invitation-only basis and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

JEWISH FEDERATION OF CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS INC
Worcester, MA
$206K
16%
WORCESTER JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER INC
WORCESTER, MA
$75K
6%
JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE
MARBLEHEAD, MA
$72K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
31
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to JOSEPH PERSKY FOUNDATION?
No. JOSEPH PERSKY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does JOSEPH PERSKY FOUNDATION give?
JOSEPH PERSKY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Massachusetts, New York, and District Of Columbia. 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 JOSEPH PERSKY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from JOSEPH PERSKY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does JOSEPH PERSKY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, JOSEPH PERSKY FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $293 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did JOSEPH PERSKY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, JOSEPH PERSKY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include JEWISH FEDERATION OF CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS INC, WORCESTER JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER INC, and JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to JOSEPH PERSKY FOUNDATION?
JOSEPH PERSKY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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