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Jewish Communal Fund

Jewish Communal Fund

NEW YORK, NY, US
a.k.a JCF
501(c)(3)
EIN
23-7174183
DAF Sponsor
Women Led
Logo for "Jewish Communal Fund"

Jewish Communal Fund

NEW YORK, NY, US
a.k.a JCF
501(c)(3)
EIN
23-7174183
DAF Sponsor
Women Led

Overview

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Est.

1972

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker
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The Jewish Communal Fund, a 501(c)(3) organization, has a significant grantmaking scale, with total grants paid amounting to $953.3 million in 2024, primarily supporting grantees in New York, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. This funder operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the fund can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO FACILITATE AND PROMOTE PHILANTHROPY THROUGH DONOR ADVISED FUNDS
Total Funding Given

$953.3M

2024
Grantees funded
9.7K
Multi-year grantees
65%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

4.7K

Median 1st year grant
$13.1K
Median 2nd year grant
$16.8K
R
Rachel Redlich
Board Member
H
Holly Newman Kroft
Board Member
D
David Sable
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Jewish Communal Fund?
No. Jewish Communal Fund does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Jewish Communal Fund give?
Jewish Communal Fund primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Maryland, and District Of Columbia. 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 Communal Fund’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Jewish Communal Fund fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $13 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Jewish Communal Fund make each year?
In 2024, Jewish Communal Fund awarded about 4,670 grants, totaling nearly $953.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Jewish Communal Fund fund recently?
In 2024, Jewish Communal Fund awarded grants to about 9,670 grantees. Recent grantees include United Jewish Appeal - Federation Of Jewish Philanthropies Of New York, JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY, and Cornell University. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Jewish Communal Fund?
Jewish Communal Fund does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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