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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Roanoke Jewish Federation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking with a total of $30K awarded to nine grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants solely by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the Federation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

THE PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ROANOKE JEWISH FEDERATION IS TO FURTHER THE WELFARE OF THE GREATER ROANOKE JEWISH COMMUNITY, TO FURTHER THE PHILANTHROPIC, SOCIAL, CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL AND RELIGIOUS NEEDS OF JEWISH AND NON-JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS, TO SOLICIT, COLLECT AND OTHERWISE RAISE FUNDS FOR PHILATHROPIC, SOCIAL, CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND RELIGIOUS PURPOSES, TO DISTRIBUTE THE FUNDS RAISED TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, TO FOSTER THE COOPERATION OF LOCAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS, AND TO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP IN SUPPORT OF AND IN RESPONSE TO ISSUES OF JEWISH CONCERN.
Total Funding Given
$30K
2024
Grantees funded
9
Multi-year grantees
33%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
3
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$30.5K
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Steve Straus
Board Member
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Scott Winter
Board Member
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Rabbi Kathy Cohen
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE ROANOKE JEWISH FEDERATION?
No. THE ROANOKE JEWISH FEDERATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE ROANOKE JEWISH FEDERATION give?
THE ROANOKE JEWISH FEDERATION primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Virginia, 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 THE ROANOKE JEWISH FEDERATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE ROANOKE JEWISH FEDERATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE ROANOKE JEWISH FEDERATION make each year?
In 2024, THE ROANOKE JEWISH FEDERATION awarded about 3 grants, totaling nearly $30 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE ROANOKE JEWISH FEDERATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE ROANOKE JEWISH FEDERATION awarded grants to about 9 grantees. Recent grantees include ISRAAID US GLOBAL HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE INC, THE JEWISH FEDERATIONS OF NORTH AMERICA, INC., and TRIUMPH OF HOPE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE ROANOKE JEWISH FEDERATION?
THE ROANOKE JEWISH FEDERATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.