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JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE WEST

JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE WEST

Sacramento, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
68-0445835
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
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JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE WEST

Sacramento, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
68-0445835
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder

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Est.

2000

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The Jewish Community Foundation of the West is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses its grantmaking primarily in California, with additional support in Washington, D.C., and New York. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and engages with nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

To enhance charitable giving; facilitate philanthropy both locally and worldwide; and build permanent financial resources to strengthen organizations and programs that serve the Jewish families of Northern California
Total Funding Given

$1.1M

2024
Grantees funded
64
Multi-year grantees
52%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

28

Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$14.7K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
M
Michael Ellison
Board Member
R
Richard Weisberg
Board Member
S
Seth Rosenthal
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE WEST?
No. JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE WEST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE WEST give?
JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE WEST primarily gives to organizations located in California, District Of Columbia, 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 JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE WEST’s grants?
The largest share of grants from JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE WEST 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 COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE WEST make each year?
In 2024, JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE WEST awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $1.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE WEST fund recently?
In 2024, JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE WEST awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include Jewish Federation of the Sacra, MOSAIC LAW CONGREGATION, and TEMPLE OR RISHON SUNRISE JEWISH CONGREGATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE WEST?
JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE WEST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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