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Est.

1964

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Mercer Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking within the Greater Mercer area. With a total of $1.4 million in grants paid to 110 grantees in 2024, the foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with this funder may explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO PROMOTE ENDOWED PHILANTHROPY AND TO FURTHER THE EDUCATIONAL, RELIGIOUS AND CHARITABLE NEEDS OF THE JEWISH COMMUNITY AND OTHER CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS.
Total Funding Given
$1.4M
2024
Grantees funded
110
Multi-year grantees
45%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
42
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10.3K
L
Linda Meisel
Board Member
J
James Schragger
Board Member
J
Joyce Kalstein
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER MERCER INC?
No. JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER MERCER INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER MERCER INC give?
JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER MERCER INC primarily gives to organizations located in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. 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 GREATER MERCER INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER MERCER 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 JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER MERCER INC make each year?
In 2024, JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER MERCER INC awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $1.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER MERCER INC fund recently?
In 2024, JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER MERCER INC awarded grants to about 110 grantees. Recent grantees include UNITED JEWISH FEDERATION OF PRINCETON MERCER BUCKS INC, Jewish Family & Children's Service of Greater Mercer County, Inc., and HOMEFRONT INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER MERCER INC?
JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER MERCER INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.