Houston Jewish Community Foundation
AI Summary
Houston Jewish Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker with $24.7M in grants paid to 264 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants through relationship-based, invitation-only engagement; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala’s Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
The Houston Jewish Community Foundation is a donor-centered community foundation which seeks to perpetuate Jewish values and institutions through the acquisition, professional management, and distribution of charitable resources.
Cause Areas
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Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Jewish Federation of Greater Houston
Houston, TX
$28.3M
16%
JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE
Houston, TX
$15.8M
9%
HOUSTON JEWISH FAMILY FOUNDATION
Houston, TX
$7.8M
4%
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Total No. of Grants
248
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$13.8K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 641 grantees
- 99 board & team members
- 12 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Houston Jewish Community Foundation?
No. Houston Jewish Community Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Houston Jewish Community Foundation give?
Houston Jewish Community Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Texas, 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 Houston Jewish Community Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Houston Jewish Community 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 Houston Jewish Community Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Houston Jewish Community Foundation awarded about 250 grants, totaling nearly $23.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Houston Jewish Community Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Houston Jewish Community Foundation awarded grants to about 640 grantees. Recent grantees include Jewish Federation of Greater Houston, JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE, and HOUSTON JEWISH FAMILY FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Houston Jewish Community Foundation?
Houston Jewish Community Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.