JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF CENTRAL PA
Harrisburg, PA, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
23-1352587
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
Harrisburg, PA, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
23-1352587
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Jewish Community Foundation of Central PA is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking within the Central Pennsylvania region. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $1.7 million across 58 grantees, emphasizing a relationship-based approach to funding. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and grants are made by invitation only; nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
ROOTED IN JEWISH VALUES, SINCE 1941 THE FOUNDATION HAS BEEN HELPING INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS SUPPORT JEWISH AND GENERAL COMMUNITY LIFE IN CENTRAL PA, AND AROUND THE WORLD. THROUGH THE JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, GRANTS ARE PROVIDED FOR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, BOTH JEWISH AND NON- JEWISH, WHICH HELP TO MEET THE SOCIAL, CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF OUR COMMUNITIES.
Cause Areas
2
Education
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER HARRISBURG
$3.5M
34%
JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF GREATER HARRISBURG INC
$664.4K
7%
University of Miami
$374K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
31
Median 1st year grant
$11.1K
Median 2nd year grant
$16.4K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF CENTRAL PA?
No. JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF CENTRAL PA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF CENTRAL PA give?
JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF CENTRAL PA primarily gives to organizations located in Pennsylvania, New York, 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 JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF CENTRAL PA’s grants?
The largest share of grants from JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF CENTRAL PA fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $11 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF CENTRAL PA make each year?
In 2024, JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF CENTRAL PA awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $1.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF CENTRAL PA fund recently?
In 2024, JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF CENTRAL PA awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER HARRISBURG, JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF GREATER HARRISBURG INC, and University of Miami. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF CENTRAL PA?
JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF CENTRAL PA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.