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JEWISH HERITAGE FUND FOR EXCELLENCE INC

JEWISH HERITAGE FUND FOR EXCELLENCE INC

LOUISVILLE, KY, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
20-3805455
Regional Funder
LGBTQ+ Led
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JEWISH HERITAGE FUND FOR EXCELLENCE INC

LOUISVILLE, KY, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
20-3805455
Regional Funder
LGBTQ+ Led

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Est.

2005

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The Jewish Heritage Fund for Excellence Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Kentucky, New York, and Michigan. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based engagement model, granting funds by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the organization can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO SUPPORT THE JEWISH HERITAGE MITZVAH FUND AND THE MEDICAL AND GENERAL COMMUNITY (SEE SCHEDULE O) OF KENTUCKY (EXCLUDING BOONE, KENTON AND CAMPBELL COUNTIES) AND FLOYD, CLARK, HARRISON AND SCOTT COUNTIES IN INDIANA THROUGH SCIENTIFIC AND MEDICAL EDUCATION/RESEARCH, SUPPORTING JEWISH COMMUNITIES, AND SUPPORTING PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELLNESS.
Total Funding Given

$8.4M

2024
Grantees funded
101
Multi-year grantees
55%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

36

Median 1st year grant
$70K
Median 2nd year grant
$76.5K
J
Jeff Polson
Board Member
D
DR Nancy Martin
Board Member
D
DR Ursula Mullins
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to JEWISH HERITAGE FUND FOR EXCELLENCE INC?
No. JEWISH HERITAGE FUND FOR EXCELLENCE INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does JEWISH HERITAGE FUND FOR EXCELLENCE INC give?
JEWISH HERITAGE FUND FOR EXCELLENCE INC primarily gives to organizations located in Kentucky, New York, and Michigan. 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 HERITAGE FUND FOR EXCELLENCE INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from JEWISH HERITAGE FUND FOR EXCELLENCE INC fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $70 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does JEWISH HERITAGE FUND FOR EXCELLENCE INC make each year?
In 2024, JEWISH HERITAGE FUND FOR EXCELLENCE INC awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $8.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did JEWISH HERITAGE FUND FOR EXCELLENCE INC fund recently?
In 2024, JEWISH HERITAGE FUND FOR EXCELLENCE INC awarded grants to about 100 grantees. Recent grantees include UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE FOUNDATION INC, JEWISH COMMUNITY OF LOUISVILLE INC, and JEWISH FAMILY & CAREER SERVICES OF LOUISVILLE INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to JEWISH HERITAGE FUND FOR EXCELLENCE INC?
JEWISH HERITAGE FUND FOR EXCELLENCE INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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