Grantmaking is the heart of what we do. For more than 50 years The Foundation and its donors have provided grants to programs and institutions, both Jewish and in the community at large, locally and around the world.
In spite of difficult economic conditions, The Foundation and its donors distributed $61 million in grants in 2009.
Grantmaking activities include:
Donor Recommended Grants
When donors establish a Family Support Organization or Donor Advised Fund at The Foundation, they are able to recommend grants directly to the organizations and programs they wish to support. Donors can recommend grants to virtually any nonprofit organization. They may also view a list of programs we've supported in the past.
In 2009, our donors distributed more than $59 million in grants through their funds at The Foundation.
Community Grants
The Foundation offers various types of competitive grants to nonprofit organizations on both an annual and biennial cycle. Social entrepreneurs and nonprofit organizations interested in applying are asked to participate in a rigorous application process. Grantseekers will find detailed information and guidelines in each of the grant categories below:
Additionally, The Foundation provides a number of Special Grants each year. These grants enable The Foundation to support important community projects and fulfill endowment restrictions.
In 2009, The Foundation distributed nearly $2 million in community grants to selected nonprofit organizations.