FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH PHILANTHROPIES INC
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The Foundation for Jewish Philanthropies Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses its funding primarily in New York, Massachusetts, and Florida, having awarded a total of $9.3 million in grants to 401 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE ORGANIZATION IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT, PUBLIC CHARITY ESTABLISHED IN 1911 TO PROVIDE FOR THE QUALITY AND CONTINUITY OF JEWISH LIFE IN WESTERN NEW YORK AND AROUND THE WORLD THROUGH PRIVATE PHILANTHROPY. THE FOUNDATION SEEKS, ACCEPTS, MANAGES, AND DISTRIBUTES CHARITABLE LEGACIES, BEQUESTS, TRUSTS, ENDOWMENTS, AND OTHER PHILANTHROPICAL FUNDS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE COMMUNITY.
Cause Areas
2
Philanthropy
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Children's Hospital Corporation
$20.5M
17%

Jewish Federation Of Greater Buffalo Inc
$8.4M
7%

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Inc
$7M
6%
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Total No. of Grants
156
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$12.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH PHILANTHROPIES INC?
No. FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH PHILANTHROPIES INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH PHILANTHROPIES INC give?
FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH PHILANTHROPIES INC primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Massachusetts, 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 FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH PHILANTHROPIES INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH PHILANTHROPIES 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 FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH PHILANTHROPIES INC make each year?
In 2024, FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH PHILANTHROPIES INC awarded about 160 grants, totaling nearly $9.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH PHILANTHROPIES INC fund recently?
In 2024, FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH PHILANTHROPIES INC awarded grants to about 400 grantees. Recent grantees include Children's Hospital Corporation, Jewish Federation Of Greater Buffalo Inc, and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH PHILANTHROPIES INC?
FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH PHILANTHROPIES INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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