THE EMBER FOUNDATION
Chicago, IL, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
20-8674232
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Single Organization Support
Regional Funder
Chicago, IL, US
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501(c)(3)
•
EIN
20-8674232
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•
Single Organization Support
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Ember Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, making grants exclusively by invitation and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $392K across 9 grantees.
Mission Statement
THE EMBER FOUNDATION EXISTS TO AID, SUPPORT, AND PROMOTE THE JEWISH FAITH AND CULTURAL OBSERVANCES THROUGH FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND INSTRUCTION TO INDIVIDUALS, TORAH OUTREACH ORGANIZATIONS, AND OTHERS.
Cause Areas
1
Religion
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
TORAHUB
CHICAGO, IL
$3.6M
85%
PROJECT 613 NFP
Chicago, IL
$126.8K
3%
J-LIFE OUTREACH INC
CHICAGO, IL
$114.9K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
8
Median 1st year grant
$8.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$8.1K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE EMBER FOUNDATION?
No. THE EMBER FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE EMBER FOUNDATION give?
THE EMBER FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Wisconsin, 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 THE EMBER FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE EMBER FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $8,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE EMBER FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE EMBER FOUNDATION awarded about 8 grants, totaling nearly $392 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE EMBER FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE EMBER FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 9 grantees. Recent grantees include TORAHUB, PROJECT 613 NFP, and J-LIFE OUTREACH INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE EMBER FOUNDATION?
THE EMBER FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.