UNITED JEWISH FOUNDATION
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The United Jewish Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Michigan, New York, and California. It 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 UNITED JEWISH FOUNDATION SERVES AS CUSTODIAN OF THE DETROIT JEWISH COMMUNITY'S ASSETS. THE FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO PRESERVING AND GROWING THE ASSETS TO MEET THE COMMUNITY'S LONG TERM NEEDS.
Cause Areas
3
Judaism
Philanthropy
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Populations
1
Jewish people
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
JEWISH FEDERATION OF DETROIT
$170.5M
34%
JEAN AND SAMUEL FRANKEL JEWISH ACADEMY OF METROPOLITAN DETROIT
$43.1M
8%
JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF METROPOLITAN DETROIT
$21.9M
4%
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Total No. of Grants
280
Median 1st year grant
$10.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$16K
Top 3 Grants
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to UNITED JEWISH FOUNDATION?
No. UNITED JEWISH FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does UNITED JEWISH FOUNDATION give?
UNITED JEWISH FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Michigan, New York, and California. 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 UNITED JEWISH FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from UNITED JEWISH FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $11 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does UNITED JEWISH FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, UNITED JEWISH FOUNDATION awarded about 280 grants, totaling nearly $44.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did UNITED JEWISH FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, UNITED JEWISH FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 760 grantees. Recent grantees include JEWISH FEDERATION OF DETROIT, JEAN AND SAMUEL FRANKEL JEWISH ACADEMY OF METROPOLITAN DETROIT, and JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF METROPOLITAN DETROIT. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to UNITED JEWISH FOUNDATION?
UNITED JEWISH FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.