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Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles

Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES, CA, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
95-6111928
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
Women Led
BIPOC Led
LGBTQ+ Led
Parent Organization
Logo for "Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles"

Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES, CA, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
95-6111928
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
Women Led
BIPOC Led
LGBTQ+ Led
Parent Organization

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Est.

1964

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker
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The Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in California, New York, and New Jersey, having distributed a total of $142.2 million across 2,521 grantees in 2024. This foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, with grants awarded by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

THE FOUNDATION IS THE LARGEST MANAGER OF CHARITABLE ASSETS AND LEADER IN PLANNED GIVING SOLUTIONS FOR GREATER LOS ANGELES JEWISH PHILANTHROPISTS THROUGH ITS VARIOUS PROGRAMS.
Total Funding Given

$142.2M

2024
Grantees funded
2.5K
Multi-year grantees
61%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

1.1K

Median 1st year grant
$12.9K
Median 2nd year grant
$16.2K
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Aaron Lerner
Board Member
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Allen Zhang
Board Member
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Adlai W Wertman
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles?
No. Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles give?
Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles primarily gives to organizations located in California, New York, and New Jersey. 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 Los Angeles’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $13 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles make each year?
In 2024, Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles awarded about 1,060 grants, totaling nearly $142.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles fund recently?
In 2024, Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles awarded grants to about 2,520 grantees. Recent grantees include JEWISH FEDERATION COUNCIL OF GREATER LA, CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CENTER, and GS DONOR ADVISED PHILANTHROPY FUND FOR WEALTH MANAGEMENT INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles?
Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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