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JEWISH FOUNDATION OF MEMPHIS

JEWISH FOUNDATION OF MEMPHIS

Memphis, TN, US
501(c)3
EIN
62-1618399
DAF Sponsor
Regional Funder
Logo for "JEWISH FOUNDATION OF MEMPHIS"

JEWISH FOUNDATION OF MEMPHIS

Memphis, TN, US
501(c)3
EIN
62-1618399
DAF Sponsor
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

1995

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker
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The Jewish Foundation of Memphis is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Tennessee, New York, and Louisiana. With a total of $9 million in grants paid to 253 grantees in 2023, the foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, granting funds solely by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

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Total Funding Given

$9M

2023
Grantees funded
253
Multi-year grantees
62%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

94

Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
W
Wendy Rotter
Board Member
A
Aileen Cooper
Board Member
R
Rick Fogelman
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to JEWISH FOUNDATION OF MEMPHIS?
No. JEWISH FOUNDATION OF MEMPHIS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does JEWISH FOUNDATION OF MEMPHIS give?
JEWISH FOUNDATION OF MEMPHIS primarily gives to organizations located in Tennessee, 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 JEWISH FOUNDATION OF MEMPHIS’s grants?
The largest share of grants from JEWISH FOUNDATION OF MEMPHIS 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 JEWISH FOUNDATION OF MEMPHIS make each year?
In 2023, JEWISH FOUNDATION OF MEMPHIS awarded about 90 grants, totaling nearly $9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did JEWISH FOUNDATION OF MEMPHIS fund recently?
In 2024, JEWISH FOUNDATION OF MEMPHIS awarded grants to about 240 grantees. Recent grantees include Memphis Jewish Federation, BARON HIRSCH CONGREGATION, and KAVOD. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to JEWISH FOUNDATION OF MEMPHIS?
JEWISH FOUNDATION OF MEMPHIS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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