DES MOINES JEWISH FOUNDATION
AI Summary
The Des Moines Jewish Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking within the Des Moines area, having paid a total of $917.1K in grants to 12 grantees in 2025. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE FOUNDATION WAS STRUCTURED TO ENCOURAGE FUNDING OF THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER DES MOINES, AND IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ADDING FINANCIAL STABILITY BY BROADENING THE FUNDING BASE AND THEREBY IMPROVING THE ABILITY OF THE DES MOINES JEWISH COMMUNITY TO RESPOND TO CURRENT AND FUTURE SERVICE NEEDS WHICH CANNOT BE MET THROUGH ANNUAL OPERATING FUNDS.
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Jewish Federation Of Greater Des Moines
$10.6M
87%
IOWA JEWISH SENIOR LIFE CENTER
$770.2K
6%
EDMUNDSON ART FOUNDATION
$227.6K
2%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to DES MOINES JEWISH FOUNDATION?
No. DES MOINES JEWISH FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does DES MOINES JEWISH FOUNDATION give?
DES MOINES JEWISH FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Iowa. 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 DES MOINES JEWISH FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from DES MOINES JEWISH FOUNDATION fall in the $500 thousand to $1 million range. The median first-year grant is about $30 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does DES MOINES JEWISH FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, DES MOINES JEWISH FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $917 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did DES MOINES JEWISH FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, DES MOINES JEWISH FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include Jewish Federation Of Greater Des Moines, IOWA JEWISH SENIOR LIFE CENTER, and EDMUNDSON ART FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to DES MOINES JEWISH FOUNDATION?
DES MOINES JEWISH FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.