COLUMBIA JEWISH FEDERATION
AI Summary
Was this helpful?
The Columbia Jewish Federation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives primarily in South Carolina, New York, and Louisiana. It operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the Federation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE FEDERATION IS TO FURTHER THE WELFARE OF THE JEWISH COMMUNITY IN COLUMBIA SOUTH CAROLINA AND THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. THE SPECIFIC PURPOSES OF THIS FEDERATION ARE THE FOLLOWING: 1. TO CONDUCT ANNUAL FUND RAISING CAMPAIGNS WHOSE PROCEEDS SHALL BE USED FOR THE OPERATING, SPECIAL PURPOSE AND CAPITAL NEEDS OF THE JEWISH INSTITUTIONS IN COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA AND THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. 2. TO ALLOCATE AND BUDGET ALL FUND-RAISING PROCEEDS ACCORDING TO THE NEEDS OF LOCAL, NATIONAL AND OVERSEAS INSTITUTIONS THAT MEET THE GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE COLUMBIA JEWISH FOUNDATION. 3. TO PLAN AND DIRECT SERVICES AND PROGRAMS IN THE AREAS OF ENDOWMENT DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPS, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, PUBLIC RELATIONS, COMMUNICATION, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND THE RELATIONSHIP WITH THE PRIVATE AND PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS IN THE GENERAL COMMUNITY. CJF MANAGES JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE, THE COLUMBIA-HOLOCASUT EDUCATION COMMISSION, THE PJ LIBRARY, THE COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE (C
Cause Areas
4
Education
Leadership development
Welfare
Foundations
Explore this org's ecosystem
See top causes for this funder's grantees, who else funds them, and their grants.
Explore this org's ecosystem
See top causes for this funder's grantees, who else funds them, and their grants.
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CUTLER JEWISH DAY SCHOOL
$244.7K
17%
THE JEWISH FEDERATIONS OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
$86.1K
6%
BETH SHALOM SYNAGOGUE
$27K
2%
Evaluate your own portfolio
Understand the health of your own grantees and uncover signs of risk.
Evaluate your own portfolio
Understand the health of your own grantees and uncover signs of risk.
Total No. of Grants
4
Median 1st year grant
$15K
Median 2nd year grant
$18.1K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to COLUMBIA JEWISH FEDERATION?
No. COLUMBIA JEWISH FEDERATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does COLUMBIA JEWISH FEDERATION give?
COLUMBIA JEWISH FEDERATION primarily gives to organizations located in South Carolina, New York, and Louisiana. 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 COLUMBIA JEWISH FEDERATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from COLUMBIA JEWISH FEDERATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does COLUMBIA JEWISH FEDERATION make each year?
In 2024, COLUMBIA JEWISH FEDERATION awarded about 4 grants, totaling nearly $92 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did COLUMBIA JEWISH FEDERATION fund recently?
In 2024, COLUMBIA JEWISH FEDERATION awarded grants to about 7 grantees. Recent grantees include CUTLER JEWISH DAY SCHOOL, THE JEWISH FEDERATIONS OF NORTH AMERICA, INC., and BETH SHALOM SYNAGOGUE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to COLUMBIA JEWISH FEDERATION?
COLUMBIA JEWISH FEDERATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.