Jewish Communal Fund
Jewish Communal Fund
Jewish Communal Fund
AI Summary
The Jewish Communal Fund is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting various initiatives within the Jewish community. With a total of $953.3 million in grants paid to 9,668 grantees in 2024, the fund operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. 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
Cause Areas
2
Philanthropy
Judaism
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Populations
1
Jewish people
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
United Jewish Appeal - Federation Of Jewish Philanthropies Of New York
$286.1M
5%
JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
$283.9M
5%
Cornell University
$113.8M
2%
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Total No. of Grants
4.7K
Median 1st year grant
$13.1K
Median 2nd year grant
$16.8K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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.