
Jewish Federation Of Metropolitan Chicago
Jewish Federation Of Metropolitan Chicago
Chicago, IL, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
36-2167761
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DAF Sponsor
Jewish Federation
Regional Funder
Women Led

Jewish Federation Of Metropolitan Chicago
Chicago, IL, US
•
501(c)(3)
•
EIN
36-2167761
•
•
DAF Sponsor
Jewish Federation
Regional Funder
Women Led
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The Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in Illinois, New York, and Pennsylvania. With a total of $171.4 million in grants paid in 2023 to 1,490 grantees, the organization operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities 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.
Cause Areas
2
Human services
Foundations
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Populations
1
Jewish people
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

CJE SeniorLife
$133.9M
13%

Jewish Child and Family Services
$105.4M
10%

Jewish Community Centers of Chicago
$82.5M
8%
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Total No. of Grants
769
Median 1st year grant
$12K
Median 2nd year grant
$15K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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 2023, Jewish Federation Of Metropolitan Chicago awarded about 770 grants, totaling nearly $171.4 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 1,490 grantees. Recent grantees include CJE SeniorLife, Jewish Child and Family Services, and Jewish Community Centers of 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.
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