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Est.

1900

Latest Fiscal Year

Not available

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

Jewish Federation Of Metropolitan Chicago is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $166.6M in grants paid to 791 grantees in filing year 2025, and it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Its engagement is relationship-based and invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

Federation brings Jewish Chicago together to support human services, advocate on key issues and connect people to Jewish life and community.
Total Funding Given
$176.8M
2024
Grantees funded
2024
N/A
Multi-year grantees (all time)
61%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
839
Median 1st year grant
$11.7K
Median 2nd year grant
$14.9K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
L
Lonnie Nasatir
Board Member
L
Lee I Miller
Board Member
M
Marc Spellman
Board Member
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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Jewish Federation Of Metropolitan Chicago?
No. Jewish Federation Of Metropolitan Chicago does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Jewish Federation Of Metropolitan Chicago give?
Jewish Federation Of Metropolitan Chicago primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, New York, and Pennsylvania. 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 Metropolitan Chicago’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Jewish Federation Of Metropolitan Chicago fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $12 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Jewish Federation Of Metropolitan Chicago make each year?
In 2024, Jewish Federation Of Metropolitan Chicago awarded about 840 grants, totaling nearly $176.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Jewish Federation Of Metropolitan Chicago fund recently?
In 2024, Jewish Federation Of Metropolitan Chicago awarded grants to about 1,640 grantees. Recent grantees include CJE SeniorLife, Jewish Child and Family Services, and JEWISH UNITED FUND OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Jewish Federation Of Metropolitan Chicago?
Jewish Federation Of Metropolitan Chicago does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.