FJC
FJC
FJC
AI Summary
FJC is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that made $41.7 million in grants to 1,797 grantees in 2025. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, granting funds exclusively by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with FJC can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO MAXIMIZE THE IMPACT OF CHARITABLE DOLLARS; CREATE INNOVATIVE AND CUSTOMIZEZD SOLUTIONS; AND TO RESPOND TO THE NEEDS OF DONORS, NFP BORROWERS AND OTHER CHARITABLE AGENCIES.
Cause Areas
3
Judaism
Youth development
Public safety
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Populations
6
Children and youth
Bisexuals
Lesbians
Transgender people
Women and girls
Jewish people
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY ASTOR LENOX AND TILDEN FOUNDATIONS
$7.7M
3%
EDITH & CARL MARKS JEWISH COMMUNITY HOUSE BENSONHURST INC
$5.8M
2%
NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN
$4.9M
2%
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Total No. of Grants
747
Median 1st year grant
$12K
Median 2nd year grant
$15K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to FJC?
No. FJC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does FJC give?
FJC primarily gives to organizations located in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. 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 FJC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from FJC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $12 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does FJC make each year?
In 2025, FJC awarded about 750 grants, totaling nearly $41.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did FJC fund recently?
In 2025, FJC awarded grants to about 1,800 grantees. Recent grantees include THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY ASTOR LENOX AND TILDEN FOUNDATIONS, EDITH & CARL MARKS JEWISH COMMUNITY HOUSE BENSONHURST INC, and NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to FJC?
FJC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.