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Est.

1991

Fiscal Year Start

Sep 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking within the Greater Ann Arbor community, having distributed a total of $1.7 million across 63 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants exclusively by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the federation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

THE FEDERATION PROVIDES AND INSPIRES PHILANTHROPIC LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY-BUILDING TO NURTURE A STRONG, ENGAGED, CONNECTED, VIBRANT, AND ENDURING JEWISH COMMUNITY, IN ISRAEL, AND AROUND THE WORLD.
Total Funding Given
$1.7M
2024
Grantees funded
63
Multi-year grantees
63%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
22
Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
$11.8K
E
Eileen Freed
Board Member
M
Marla Chinsky
Board Member
S
Susan Fisher
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER ANN ARBOR?
No. JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER ANN ARBOR does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER ANN ARBOR give?
JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER ANN ARBOR primarily gives to organizations located in Michigan, New York, and Florida. 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 GREATER ANN ARBOR’s grants?
The largest share of grants from JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER ANN ARBOR fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER ANN ARBOR make each year?
In 2024, JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER ANN ARBOR awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $1.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER ANN ARBOR fund recently?
In 2024, JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER ANN ARBOR awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES OF WASHTENAW COUNTY INC, Jewish Community Center of Greater Ann Arbor, and THE JEWISH FEDERATIONS OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER ANN ARBOR?
JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER ANN ARBOR does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.