Jewish Federation of Greater Houston

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The Jewish Federation of Greater Houston is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses its grantmaking primarily in Texas, New York, and Maryland, having disbursed a total of $15.5 million across 137 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the Federation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
The Jewish Federation of Greater Houston mobilizes and activates initiatives and relationships to promote Houston's Jewish future through fund development and resource allocations, collaborative network initiatives, and community connections.
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

THE JEWISH FEDERATIONS OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
$22.8M
17%
Houston Jewish Community Foundation
$20.2M
15%

JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE
$19.6M
14%
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Total No. of Grants
73
Median 1st year grant
$41K
Median 2nd year grant
$70.4K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Jewish Federation of Greater Houston?
No. Jewish Federation of Greater Houston does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Jewish Federation of Greater Houston give?
Jewish Federation of Greater Houston primarily gives to organizations located in Texas, New York, and Maryland. 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 Federation of Greater Houston’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Jewish Federation of Greater Houston fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $41 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Jewish Federation of Greater Houston make each year?
In 2024, Jewish Federation of Greater Houston awarded about 70 grants, totaling nearly $15.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Jewish Federation of Greater Houston fund recently?
In 2024, Jewish Federation of Greater Houston awarded grants to about 140 grantees. Recent grantees include THE JEWISH FEDERATIONS OF NORTH AMERICA, INC., Houston Jewish Community Foundation, and JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Jewish Federation of Greater Houston?
Jewish Federation of Greater Houston does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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