Jim Joseph Foundation
Jim Joseph Foundation
San Francisco, CA, US
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a.k.a Shimon Ben Joseph Foundation
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
33-1114104
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
Jim Joseph Foundation
San Francisco, CA, US
•
a.k.a Shimon Ben Joseph Foundation
•
501(c)(3)
•
EIN
33-1114104
•
•
•
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
Jim Joseph Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that reported $63M in total grants paid to 122 grantees in filing year 2024. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and funds by invitation and relationship only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
Honoring the vision and legacy of its founder, the Jim Joseph Foundation is committed to the continued flourishing of the Jewish people and the culture, wisdom, and practices of Jewish life and learning. We work with grantee partners to help all Jews, their families and their friends lead connected, meaningful, purpose-filled lives and to make positive contributions to their communities and the world.
Cause Areas
3
Foundations
Venture philanthropy
Judaism
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
HILLEL THE FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH CAMPUS LIFE
WASHINGTON, DC
$44.4M
7%
BIRTHRIGHT ISRAEL FOUNDATION
NEW YORK, NY
$42.1M
7%
FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH CAMP, INC.
NEW YORK, NY
$28.5M
5%
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Total No. of Grants
264
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$58K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Key Impact Metrics
189
Number of grantees
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- 356 grantees
- 41 board & team members
- 11 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Jim Joseph Foundation?
No. Jim Joseph Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Jim Joseph Foundation give?
Jim Joseph Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in New York, California, 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 Jim Joseph Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Jim Joseph Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Jim Joseph Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Jim Joseph Foundation awarded about 260 grants, totaling nearly $63 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Jim Joseph Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Jim Joseph Foundation awarded grants to about 360 grantees. Recent grantees include HILLEL THE FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH CAMPUS LIFE, BIRTHRIGHT ISRAEL FOUNDATION, and FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH CAMP, INC.. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Jim Joseph Foundation?
Jim Joseph Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.