JSL FOUNDATION

SOUTHFIELD, MI, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
38-2693397
Regional Funder
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SOUTHFIELD, MI, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
38-2693397
Regional Funder

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Est.

1986

Fiscal Year Start

Jun 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker
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The JSL Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Michigan, having paid a total of $8.7 million in grants to five grantees in 2024. The foundation operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

WE NURTURE A SENSE OF COMMUNITY AND ENRICH THE LIVES OF OLDER ADULTS, WHILE EMBRACING JEWISH VALUES AND CELEBRATING LIFE.
Total Funding Given

$8.7M

2024
Grantees funded
5
Multi-year grantees
100%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

5

Median 1st year grant
$591.2K
Median 2nd year grant
$577.6K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
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Neil Satovsky
Board Member
L
Lowell Salesin
Board Member
G
Gayle Burstein
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to JSL FOUNDATION?
No. JSL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does JSL FOUNDATION give?
JSL FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Michigan. 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 JSL FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from JSL FOUNDATION fall in the $5 million to $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $591 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does JSL FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, JSL FOUNDATION awarded about 5 grants, totaling nearly $8.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did JSL FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, JSL FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 5 grantees. Recent grantees include JEWISH HOME AND AGING SERVICES, JEWISH HOME SERVICES INC, and JEWISH APARTMENTS AND SERVICES INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to JSL FOUNDATION?
JSL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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