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FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH DAY SCHOOLS OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA

FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH DAY SCHOOLS OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA

Philadelphia, PA, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
23-3087655
Regional Funder
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FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH DAY SCHOOLS OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA

Philadelphia, PA, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
23-3087655
Regional Funder

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Est.

2001

Fiscal Year Start

Sep 1

Organization Type

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The Foundation for Jewish Day Schools of Greater Philadelphia is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses primarily on grantmaking within Pennsylvania and New York, having distributed a total of $17.5 million to 52 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

THE FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH DAY SCHOOLS OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA (THE FOUNDATION), CREATED BY THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE REGIONAL JEWISH DAY SCHOOLS, IS AN IRS-RECOGNIZED 501(C)(3) NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, WHOSE MISSION IS TO PROVIDE NEEDS-BASED SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS, WITH AN EXPANDED OPPORTUNITY TO SUPPORT ENHANCED CURRICULUM CONTENT TO STATE-APPROVED PROGRAMS PROVIDED TO PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS.
Total Funding Given

$17.5M

2024
Grantees funded
52
Multi-year grantees
81%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

35

Median 1st year grant
$22.8K
Median 2nd year grant
$21.4K
H
Howard Herzberg
Board Member
A
Amir Goldman
Board Member
J
Jennifer Molish Brier
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH DAY SCHOOLS OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA?
No. FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH DAY SCHOOLS OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH DAY SCHOOLS OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA give?
FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH DAY SCHOOLS OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA primarily gives to organizations located in Pennsylvania 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 FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH DAY SCHOOLS OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA’s grants?
The largest share of grants from FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH DAY SCHOOLS OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $23 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH DAY SCHOOLS OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA make each year?
In 2024, FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH DAY SCHOOLS OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $17.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH DAY SCHOOLS OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA fund recently?
In 2024, FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH DAY SCHOOLS OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include MORRIS AND ROSE CASKEY TORAH ACADEMY OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA, POLITZ HEBREW ACADEMY OF NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA, and RAYMOND AND RUTH PERELMAN JEWISH DAY SCHOOL. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH DAY SCHOOLS OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA?
FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH DAY SCHOOLS OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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