JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA

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The Jewish Community Foundation of Southern Arizona is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in Arizona, Pennsylvania, and California, having awarded a total of $15.2 million to 251 grantees in 2024. This foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
JEWISH PHILANTHROPIES OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA (JPSA) IS COMMITTED TO ACHIEVING THE FULL POTENTIAL OF JEWISH PHILANTHROPY, NOW AND FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS. COMPRISED OF JEWISH FEDERATION OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA (JFSA OR FEDERATION) AND JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION (JCF), JPSA PROVIDES PLANNING, VISION, PROGRAMMING, AND FUNDING TO ADDRESS COMMUNITY-WIDE PRIORITIES INCLUDING JEWISH ENGAGEMENT, EDUCATION, OUTREACH, SECURITY, AND ADVOCACY. JCF PARTNERS WITH DONORS AND NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO ACHIEVE THEIR PHILANTHROPIC GOALS. FUND HOLDERS BENEFIT FROM JCF'S PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INCLUDING FUND INVESTMENT, MANAGEMENT, REPORTING, GRANTING, AND FIELD OF INTEREST RESEARCH. JCF WORKS WITH INDIVIDUAL DONORS, OFTEN IN COLLABORATION WITH THEIR PROFESSIONAL ADVISORS, TO DEVELOP LEGACY PLANS TO FUND ENDOWMENTS THROUGH TESTAMENTARY PROVISIONS THROUGH THEIR WILLS, TRUSTS, LIFE INSURANCE POLICIES, AND OTHER ESTATE VEHICLES. JCF MANAGES ENDOWMENTS, DONOR ADVISED FUNDS, ORGANIZATION ENDOWMENTS, CUSTODIAL FUNDS,
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

VANGUARD CHARITABLE ENDOWMENT PROGRAM
$19M
16%

Jewish Federation Of Southern Arizona
$9.3M
8%

Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles
$5M
4%
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Total No. of Grants
141
Median 1st year grant
$15.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$20K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA?
No. JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA give?
JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA primarily gives to organizations located in Arizona, Pennsylvania, and California. 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 SOUTHERN ARIZONA’s grants?
The largest share of grants from JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $16 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA make each year?
In 2024, JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA awarded about 140 grants, totaling nearly $15.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA fund recently?
In 2024, JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA awarded grants to about 250 grantees. Recent grantees include VANGUARD CHARITABLE ENDOWMENT PROGRAM, Jewish Federation Of Southern Arizona, and Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA?
JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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