JEWISH UNITED FUND OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO
AI Summary
The Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking within the Chicago metropolitan area. In the 2024 filing year, it awarded a total of $106.6 million across 81 grantees. This funder operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the organization may explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
JUF IS THE CHICAGO JEWISH COMMUNITY'S CENTRAL PHILANTHROPY, FUNDING WIDE-RANGING SERVICES.
Cause Areas
2
Philanthropy
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE JEWISH FEDERATIONS OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
$454.9M
50%
Jewish Federation Of Metropolitan Chicago
$422.8M
47%
Jewish Child and Family Services
$3.9M
< 1%
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Total No. of Grants
62
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to JEWISH UNITED FUND OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO?
No. JEWISH UNITED FUND OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does JEWISH UNITED FUND OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO give?
JEWISH UNITED FUND OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Illinois, 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 UNITED FUND OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO’s grants?
The largest share of grants from JEWISH UNITED FUND OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO 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 JEWISH UNITED FUND OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO make each year?
In 2024, JEWISH UNITED FUND OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO awarded about 60 grants, totaling nearly $106.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did JEWISH UNITED FUND OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO fund recently?
In 2024, JEWISH UNITED FUND OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO awarded grants to about 80 grantees. Recent grantees include THE JEWISH FEDERATIONS OF NORTH AMERICA, INC., Jewish Federation Of Metropolitan Chicago, and Jewish Child and Family Services. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to JEWISH UNITED FUND OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO?
JEWISH UNITED FUND OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.