Press Releases

2024 Emergency Grants to Combat Local Antisemitism – Standing Up for Jewish Students on Campus

April 26, 2024
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Colleges and universities have seen an alarming increase in antisemitic incidents, causing Jewish students across the country to feel unsafe…

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2024 Passover Grants in LA and Israel

April 18, 2024
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“Kol dichfin yeitei v’yeichol”—let all who are hungry, come and eat At the Passover Seder, we re-tell the Exodus story…

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Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles Awards $1.1 Million to address Infant and Maternal health

January 18, 2024
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The Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles (The Foundation) today announced that it has awarded a total of $1.1 million to seven local nonprofits addressing infant and maternal health, mainly focused on racial disparities in maternal health care for Black families in Los Angeles.

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Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles Awards $2 Million in Cutting Edge Grants

November 30, 2023
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The Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles (The Foundation) today announced that it awarded $2 million in Cutting Edge Grants…

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Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles Bestows Dr. Bruce Powell With Inaugural Marvin I. Schotland Leadership Award

September 18, 2023
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Tribute Honors Longtime Foundation President and CEO Who Retired in 2022; Award Includes $50,000 Donor Advised Fund The Jewish Community…

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Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles Awards $2 Million to Eight Local Jewish Nonprofits for Capacity-Building

July 27, 2023
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Institution’s Next Stage Grants Support Infrastructure-Strengthening Initiatives at Organizations Advancing Jewish Engagement and Identity, Education, Health and Well-Being, and Economic…

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Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles Awards $2.5 Million in Israel Grants

December 7, 2022
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2022 Funding Supports Jewish Engagement and Economic Development For Diverse Populations Across Israel LOS ANGELES (Dec. 7, 2022) – The…

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Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles Awards $2.5 Million in Cutting Edge Grants 2.0

November 17, 2022
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The Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles (The Foundation) today announced that it awarded $2.5 million in Cutting Edge Grants…

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Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles Selects Rabbi Aaron Lerner as President and C.E.O.

October 6, 2022
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Hillel at UCLA Executive Director to Assume Post from Retiring Longtime Foundation Leader Marvin Schotland in January 2023 The Jewish…

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Foundation Awards $1 Million to Address Older Adult Poverty

July 13, 2022
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Current Cycle of General Community Grants Targets Support to Diverse and Impacted Communities Across Los Angeles The Jewish Community Foundation…

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The Foundation Hires Offi Zisser As On-The-Ground Resource to Bolster Grantmaking in Israel

May 3, 2022
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Career Philanthropy Professional Complements Institution’s Grantmaking Team, Positions It To Extend In-Country Impact The Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles…

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Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles Relaunches Noted Grants Program Encouraging Innovation

March 8, 2022

Cutting Edge Grants 2.0 Evolves to Meet ‘New Normal,’ Builds on a 15-Year Legacy; Grantseekers’ Webinar Announced   LOS ANGELES…

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Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles President and C.E.O. Marvin I. Schotland to Step Down at End of 2022

January 13, 2022
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LOS ANGELES (Jan. 13, 2022)—The Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles (The Foundation) announced today that its longtime President and…

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Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles Awards $3.7 Million to Support Pandemic Recovery Initiatives at Local Jewish Nonprofits and Synagogues

September 9, 2021
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Thursday, September 9, 2021 The Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles (The Foundation) today announced that it has awarded $3.7…

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Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles Elevates Naomi Strongin to Vice President of Its Center for Designed Philanthropy

August 18, 2021
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Wednesday, August 18, 2021 The Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles (The Foundation) today announced the promotion of Naomi Strongin to vice…

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Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles Awards $1 Million in Grants to Advance Education Equity

August 5, 2021
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The Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles (The Foundation) today announced it has awarded a record $1 million to seven…

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Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles Awards $1.5 Million in COVID-19 Response Grants to Sustain 15 Organizations in Israel

March 30, 2021
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Tuesday, March 30, 2021 The Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles (The Foundation) announced that it has awarded $1.5 million…

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Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles Awards $1.3 Million in Grants for Local COVID-19 Relief

March 2, 2021
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Tuesday, March 2, 2021 The Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles today announced that it has awarded $1.3 million in grants…

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Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles Elects Evan Schlessinger to Chair Board of Trustees

February 8, 2021
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Monday, February 8, 2021 The Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles (The Foundation) today announced that its board of trustees…

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Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles Announces $3 Million of Additional Grants for COVID-19 Response and Relief

December 21, 2020
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Monday, December 21, 2020 The Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles (The Foundation) today announced it has awarded $3 million in grants…

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Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles Awards $325,000 to Support Racial Equity

October 13, 2020
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Tuesday, October 13, 2020 LOS ANGELES—The Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles (The Foundation) today announced that it has awarded grants totaling…

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Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles Announces Over $5 Million in Donor-directed Giving for Covid-19 Relief

October 6, 2020
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Tuesday, October 6, 2020 LOS ANGELES—The Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles (The Foundation) today reported that its donors have…

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Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles Redirects 2020 Institutional Grants, $8.5 Million in Total, To Covid-19 Response

July 1, 2020
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Wednesday, July 1, 2020 LOS ANGELES—The Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles (The Foundation) today announced that it is redirecting…

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Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles Names Lori Klein as Vice President of its Center for Designed Philanthropy

January 31, 2020
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Friday, January 31, 2020 The Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles (The Foundation) today announced Lori Klein has joined as vice president of…

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Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles Awards $1.25 Million in Next Stage Grants to 5 Local Nonprofits

December 4, 2019
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Wednesday, December 4, 2019 The Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles (The Foundation) today announced $1.25 million in Next Stage Grants. These capacity…

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