JEWISH ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION
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The Jewish Endowment Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization, made a total of $5.6 million in grants in 2024, supporting 296 grantees primarily in Louisiana, New York, and Washington, D.C. This funder operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE JEWISH ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION OF LOUISIANA (JEF), CHARTERED IN 1967, ENSURES A SECURE FUTURE AND AN ENDURING LEGACY BY SERVING AS AN ESSENTIAL RESOURCE FOR JEWISH AND NON-JEWISH PHILANTHROPY.
Cause Areas
2
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER NEW ORLEANS
$8.1M
20%
JEWISH COMMUNITY DAY SCHOOL OF GREATER NEW ORLEANS
$1.7M
4%
NEW ORLEANS JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER
$1.6M
4%
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Total No. of Grants
135
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to JEWISH ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION?
No. JEWISH ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does JEWISH ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION give?
JEWISH ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Louisiana, New York, and District Of Columbia. 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 ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from JEWISH ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION 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 ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, JEWISH ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION awarded about 140 grants, totaling nearly $5.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did JEWISH ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, JEWISH ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 300 grantees. Recent grantees include JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER NEW ORLEANS, JEWISH COMMUNITY DAY SCHOOL OF GREATER NEW ORLEANS, and NEW ORLEANS JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to JEWISH ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION?
JEWISH ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.