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The Semi J & Ruth W Begun Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, providing a total of $1.8 million in grants to 17 grantees in 2024. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and engages with nonprofits through invitation-only pathways. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO CARRY OUT THE CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL AND RELIGIOUS PURPOSES OF THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF CLEVELAND. IN PARTICULAR, TO FURTHER THE FEDERATION'S COMMUNITY RELATIONS OBJECTIVES BY SUPPORTING, SPONSORING, INITIATING AND MONITORING PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO REDUCE PHYSICAL AND VERBAL VIOLENCE IN SOCIETY. WITHOUT LIMITATION, SUCH PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES MAY INCLUDE THOSE DESIGNED TO EDUCATE THE VERY YOUNG, TRAIN TEACHERS ON THIS SUBJECT, EDUCATE PARENTS TO REINFORCE THESE EFFORTS AND OTHERWISE EDUCATE THE PUBLIC IN AN EFFORT TO DEVELOP AND FOSTER PRO-SOCIAL SKILLS AMONG PEOPLE AND PREVENT VIOLENCE BETWEEN PEOPLE.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
JEWISH FEDERATION OF CLEVELAND
$5.5M
41%
JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE ASSOCIATION OF CLEVELAND OHIO
$2M
15%
CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY
$1.6M
12%
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Total No. of Grants
6
Median 1st year grant
$90K
Median 2nd year grant
$112.5K
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE SEMI J & RUTH W BEGUN FOUNDATION?
No. THE SEMI J & RUTH W BEGUN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE SEMI J & RUTH W BEGUN FOUNDATION give?
THE SEMI J & RUTH W BEGUN FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Ohio, Virginia, and Massachusetts. 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 THE SEMI J & RUTH W BEGUN FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE SEMI J & RUTH W BEGUN FOUNDATION fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $90 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE SEMI J & RUTH W BEGUN FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE SEMI J & RUTH W BEGUN FOUNDATION awarded about 6 grants, totaling nearly $1.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE SEMI J & RUTH W BEGUN FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE SEMI J & RUTH W BEGUN FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include JEWISH FEDERATION OF CLEVELAND, JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE ASSOCIATION OF CLEVELAND OHIO, and CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE SEMI J & RUTH W BEGUN FOUNDATION?
THE SEMI J & RUTH W BEGUN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.