JEWISH FEDERATION OF DETROIT
Bloomfield Hills, MI, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
38-1359214
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Jewish Federation
Regional Funder
Bloomfield Hills, MI, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
38-1359214
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Jewish Federation
Regional Funder
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The Jewish Federation of Detroit is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses its grantmaking primarily in Michigan, New York, and Washington, D.C. With a total of $47.4 million awarded to 136 grantees in 2025, the Federation operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the Federation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TAKE CARE OF THE NEEDS OF THE JEWISH PEOPLE AND BUILD A VIBRANT JEWISH FUTURE, IN DETROIT, IN ISRAEL, AND AROUND THE WORLD.
Cause Areas
3
Judaism
Philanthropy
Foundations
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Populations
1
Jewish people
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
UNITED JEWISH FOUNDATION
$63M
14%
JEWISH AGENCY FOR ISRAEL - NORTH AMERICAN COUNCIL
$62.8M
14%
JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE
$55.9M
12%
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Total No. of Grants
86
Median 1st year grant
$23.9K
Median 2nd year grant
$37.2K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to JEWISH FEDERATION OF DETROIT?
No. JEWISH FEDERATION OF DETROIT does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does JEWISH FEDERATION OF DETROIT give?
JEWISH FEDERATION OF DETROIT primarily gives to organizations located in Michigan, New York, and District Of Columbia. 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 DETROIT’s grants?
The largest share of grants from JEWISH FEDERATION OF DETROIT fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $24 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does JEWISH FEDERATION OF DETROIT make each year?
In 2025, JEWISH FEDERATION OF DETROIT awarded about 90 grants, totaling nearly $47.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did JEWISH FEDERATION OF DETROIT fund recently?
In 2025, JEWISH FEDERATION OF DETROIT awarded grants to about 140 grantees. Recent grantees include UNITED JEWISH FOUNDATION, JEWISH AGENCY FOR ISRAEL - NORTH AMERICAN COUNCIL, and JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to JEWISH FEDERATION OF DETROIT?
JEWISH FEDERATION OF DETROIT does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.