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Est.

2012

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Helena Bigos Supporting Foundation, operating as a 501(c)3 organization through the Jewish Family & Children's Service, focuses on grantmaking within a relationship-based framework, providing funding by invitation only. With total grants paid amounting to $4.1 million in 2024 and a limited number of grantees, this foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities are encouraged to explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO SUPPORT JEWISH FAMILY & CHILDREN'S SERVICE OF MINNEAPOLIS ALONG WITH THE FOUR CLASS B RECIPIENTS: MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH FEDERATION, AMERICAN TECHNION, HADASSAH, MDA (MAGEN DAVID ADOM).
Total Funding Given
$4.1M
2024
Grantees funded
5
Multi-year grantees
100%
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Total No. of Grants
5
Median 1st year grant
$356.8K
Median 2nd year grant
$326.8K
J
Judy Halper
Board Member
G
Greg Horwitz
Board Member
M
Martin Lipshutz
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to HELENA BIGOS SUPPORTING FOUNDATION C/O JEWISH FAMILY & CHILDRENS SERVICE?
No. HELENA BIGOS SUPPORTING FOUNDATION C/O JEWISH FAMILY & CHILDRENS SERVICE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does HELENA BIGOS SUPPORTING FOUNDATION C/O JEWISH FAMILY & CHILDRENS SERVICE give?
HELENA BIGOS SUPPORTING FOUNDATION C/O JEWISH FAMILY & CHILDRENS SERVICE primarily gives to organizations located in Minnesota and New York. 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 HELENA BIGOS SUPPORTING FOUNDATION C/O JEWISH FAMILY & CHILDRENS SERVICE’s grants?
The largest share of grants from HELENA BIGOS SUPPORTING FOUNDATION C/O JEWISH FAMILY & CHILDRENS SERVICE fall in the $500 thousand to $1 million range. The median first-year grant is about $357 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does HELENA BIGOS SUPPORTING FOUNDATION C/O JEWISH FAMILY & CHILDRENS SERVICE make each year?
In 2024, HELENA BIGOS SUPPORTING FOUNDATION C/O JEWISH FAMILY & CHILDRENS SERVICE awarded about 5 grants, totaling nearly $4.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did HELENA BIGOS SUPPORTING FOUNDATION C/O JEWISH FAMILY & CHILDRENS SERVICE fund recently?
In 2024, HELENA BIGOS SUPPORTING FOUNDATION C/O JEWISH FAMILY & CHILDRENS SERVICE awarded grants to about 5 grantees. Recent grantees include JEWISH FAMILY AND CHILDREN'S SERVICE OF MINNEAPOLIS, MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH FEDERATION, and AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TECHNION ISRAEL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to HELENA BIGOS SUPPORTING FOUNDATION C/O JEWISH FAMILY & CHILDRENS SERVICE?
HELENA BIGOS SUPPORTING FOUNDATION C/O JEWISH FAMILY & CHILDRENS SERVICE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.