Central Fund of Israel
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The Central Fund of Israel is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in Colorado, California, and New York, having distributed a total of $4.4 million to 15 grantees in 2025. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the Central Fund can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
Promoting Charitable Activities in Israel
Cause Areas
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International relations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
FLORA AND MORRIS MIZEL FOUNDATION I
$4.5M
45%
YAD AHAVA FOUNDATION
$2.5M
25%
ZIONIST ORGANIZATION OF AMERICA
$600K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
11
Median 1st year grant
$91K
Median 2nd year grant
$200K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Central Fund of Israel?
No. Central Fund of Israel does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Central Fund of Israel give?
Central Fund of Israel primarily gives to organizations located in Colorado, California, and New York. 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 Central Fund of Israel’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Central Fund of Israel fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $91 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Central Fund of Israel make each year?
In 2025, Central Fund of Israel awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $4.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Central Fund of Israel fund recently?
In 2025, Central Fund of Israel awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include FLORA AND MORRIS MIZEL FOUNDATION I, YAD AHAVA FOUNDATION, and ZIONIST ORGANIZATION OF AMERICA. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Central Fund of Israel?
Central Fund of Israel does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.