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The Council for Jewish Elderly Endowment Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives primarily in Illinois, having paid out $1.4 million in grants in 2024. This foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE FOUNDATION WAS ESTABLISHED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF AND TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES OF THE COUNCIL FOR JEWISH ELDERLY, A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

CJE SeniorLife
$19.4M
100%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to COUNCIL FOR JEWISH ELDERLY ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION?
No. COUNCIL FOR JEWISH ELDERLY ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does COUNCIL FOR JEWISH ELDERLY ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION give?
COUNCIL FOR JEWISH ELDERLY ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois. 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 COUNCIL FOR JEWISH ELDERLY ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from COUNCIL FOR JEWISH ELDERLY ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $2.6 million. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does COUNCIL FOR JEWISH ELDERLY ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, COUNCIL FOR JEWISH ELDERLY ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $1.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did COUNCIL FOR JEWISH ELDERLY ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, COUNCIL FOR JEWISH ELDERLY ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include CJE SeniorLife. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to COUNCIL FOR JEWISH ELDERLY ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION?
COUNCIL FOR JEWISH ELDERLY ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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