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
AI Summary
The Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking within the Jewish community, having allocated $176.8 million across 1,640 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the Federation can explore warm-introduction pathways through 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
$153.6M
13%
Jewish Child and Family Services
$116.9M
10%
JEWISH UNITED FUND OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO
$90.4M
7%
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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
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.