JEWISH EDUCATION CENTER OF CLEVELAND
AI Summary
The Jewish Education Center of Cleveland is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting educational initiatives within the Jewish community. In 2025, it paid out a total of $2 million across 30 grantees. The organization does not accept unsolicited proposals and engages in a relationship-based funding approach, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the center can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
The mission is to inspire transformative Jewish educational experiences that add meaning to the lives of Jewish children and their families in Cleveland. The vision of the Jewish Education Center of Cleveland is to instill a lifelong love of Jewish learning to further Jewish continuity in Cleveland. The agency provides services for advancing professional growth of educators, enhancing organizational effectiveness through consulting, curricular work and enrichment programming. Expanding Jewish experiences through Hebrew language, interfaith engagement, special education and support Israel engagement.
Cause Areas
1
Judaism
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
JOSEPH & FLORENCE MANDEL JEWISH DAY SCHOOL
$1.1M
12%
GROSS SCHECHTER DAY SCHOOL
$987.3K
11%
HEBREW ACADEMY OF CLEVELAND
$907K
10%
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Total No. of Grants
34
Median 1st year grant
$25.6K
Median 2nd year grant
$43K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to JEWISH EDUCATION CENTER OF CLEVELAND?
No. JEWISH EDUCATION CENTER OF CLEVELAND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does JEWISH EDUCATION CENTER OF CLEVELAND give?
JEWISH EDUCATION CENTER OF CLEVELAND primarily gives to organizations located in Ohio, New York, 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 EDUCATION CENTER OF CLEVELAND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from JEWISH EDUCATION CENTER OF CLEVELAND fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $26 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does JEWISH EDUCATION CENTER OF CLEVELAND make each year?
In 2025, JEWISH EDUCATION CENTER OF CLEVELAND awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did JEWISH EDUCATION CENTER OF CLEVELAND fund recently?
In 2025, JEWISH EDUCATION CENTER OF CLEVELAND awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include JOSEPH & FLORENCE MANDEL JEWISH DAY SCHOOL, GROSS SCHECHTER DAY SCHOOL, and HEBREW ACADEMY OF CLEVELAND. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to JEWISH EDUCATION CENTER OF CLEVELAND?
JEWISH EDUCATION CENTER OF CLEVELAND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.