JEWISH FEDERATION OF CLEVELAND
CLEVELAND, OH, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
34-0714445
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DAF Sponsor
Jewish Federation
Regional Funder

CLEVELAND, OH, US
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501(c)(3)
•
EIN
34-0714445
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•
DAF Sponsor
Jewish Federation
Regional Funder
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The Jewish Federation of Cleveland is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses its funding primarily in Ohio, with significant contributions also made in New York and Florida. 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 Federation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF CLEVELAND WORKS TO PRESERVE AND ENHANCE JEWISH (CONT. SCHEDULE O) LIFE IN CLEVELAND AND THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. IT FUNDS AND SUPPORTS A WIDE ARRAY OF CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, RELIGIOUS, HUMANITARIAN, HEALTH, CULTURAL AND SOCIAL SERVICE ACTIVITIES THAT STRENGTHEN THE JEWISH AND GENERAL COMMUNITIES.
Cause Areas
4
Education
Health
Judaism
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

THE JEWISH FEDERATIONS OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
$163.7M
21%
JEWISH EDUCATION CENTER OF CLEVELAND
$63.8M
8%
JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE ASSOCIATION OF CLEVELAND OHIO
$50M
6%
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Total No. of Grants
409
Median 1st year grant
$12.7K
Median 2nd year grant
$17.8K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to JEWISH FEDERATION OF CLEVELAND?
No. JEWISH FEDERATION OF CLEVELAND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does JEWISH FEDERATION OF CLEVELAND give?
JEWISH FEDERATION OF CLEVELAND primarily gives to organizations located in Ohio, New York, and Florida. 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 FEDERATION OF CLEVELAND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from JEWISH FEDERATION OF CLEVELAND 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 FEDERATION OF CLEVELAND make each year?
In 2024, JEWISH FEDERATION OF CLEVELAND awarded about 410 grants, totaling nearly $85 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did JEWISH FEDERATION OF CLEVELAND fund recently?
In 2024, JEWISH FEDERATION OF CLEVELAND awarded grants to about 1,100 grantees. Recent grantees include THE JEWISH FEDERATIONS OF NORTH AMERICA, INC., JEWISH EDUCATION CENTER OF CLEVELAND, and JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE ASSOCIATION OF CLEVELAND OHIO. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to JEWISH FEDERATION OF CLEVELAND?
JEWISH FEDERATION OF CLEVELAND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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