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Est.

1926

Latest Fiscal Year

Not available

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The JEWISH FEDERATION OF DETROIT is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $47.4M in total grants paid across 79 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via 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.
Total Funding Given
$47.4M
2025
Grantees funded
2025
N/A
Multi-year grantees (all time)
55%
Funding by Year
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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
Grantee
Grant Size
S
Steven Ingber
Board Member
S
Suzan Curhan
Board Member
R
Ralph Gerson
Board Member
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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.