Grantmaking public charity · EIN 74-1109654
Jewish Federation of Greater Houston
Houston, TX
Jewish Federation of Greater Houston is a public charity that makes grants based in Houston, TX. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $17.8M in grants paid across 164 grants, with $16.5M in total assets. Its largest grants went to The Jewish Federations of North America, Houston Jewish Comm Fndn and Jewish Federation of North America.
How to request funding
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Jewish Federation of Greater Houston's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
The Federation supports organizations that: provide vital assistance such as food, shelter and medical care; educate the youth of our community; provide senior care services & programming; facilitate leadership development and youth and adult engagement programming; reconnect Jews with the Jewish community; offer Jewish programming for young families and children and the community; develop Israel advocacy skills; support Israel travel for youth; and aid people with special needs. Once funds are granted, the Federation receives both mid-year and year-end reports. The Federation also works in partnership with these organizations to stay abreast of their programming and financial health. The Jewish Federation of Greater Houston is reporting grants to the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA), which is a 501(c)(3) domestic U.S. charity. In addition, JFNA, and its beneficiary agencies, United Israel Appeal (UIA), a subsidiary of JFNA, and the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) - both 501(c)(3) organizations - each file a separate Form 990 and detailed Schedule F.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
The Jewish Federation of Greater Houston mobilizes and activates initiatives and relationships to promote Houston's Jewish future through fund development and resource allocations, collaborative network initiatives, and community connections.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jewish Federations of North America | New York, NY | Emergency support | $4,064,000 |
| Houston Jewish Comm Fndn | Houston, TX | Endowment Support | $2,712,324 |
| Jewish Federation of North America | New York, NY | General Support | $1,050,000 |
| Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Comm Ctr | Houston, TX | General Support | $547,360 |
| Houston Jewish Comm Fndn (Marvin Barish for Jewish ECE) | Houston, TX | Early Childhood | $510,072 |
| Houston Jewish Comm Fndn (Leo Baeck) | Houston, TX | Leo Baeck Education Center Endowment | $500,000 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee | New York, NY | General Support | $490,904 |
| Brothers for Life | Seattle, WA | Emergency Support | $350,000 |
| Seven Acres Jewish Senior Care Services | Houston, TX | Senior Programming | $350,000 |
| EmeryWeiner School | Houston, TX | General Support; Scholarships | $343,475 |
| PEF Israel Endowment Funds | New York, NY | Emergency Support | $305,000 |
| The Jewish Agency for Israel-North American Council | New York, NY | Emergency support | $300,000 |
| Bikur Verzat Cholim | Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $250,000 |
| Save A Child's Heart Foundation | Rockville, MD | General Support | $250,000 |
| The Louis D Brandeis Center | Washington, DC | General Support | $250,000 |
| Alexander Jewish Family Service | Houston, TX | General Support | $240,000 |
| Yeshiva Torat Emet | Houston, TX | Education | $216,636 |
| Friends of Israel Defense Forces | New York, NY | Emergency Support | $200,500 |
| Afikim Family Enrichment Association | Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $200,000 |
| American Friends of Israel-Emergency Aid | West Hempstead, NY | Emergency support | $200,000 |
| Coordinating Council for Jewish Homeland | Far Rockaway, NY | General Support | $200,000 |
| Jerusalem Great Synagogue | Boston, MA | General Support | $200,000 |
| Just One Life Inc | New York, NY | General Support | $200,000 |
| Nefesh B'Nefesh | Paramus, NJ | General support | $200,000 |
| WIZO Florida | Bay Harbor Islands, FL | General support | $200,000 |
The 25 largest of 164 grants listed on the return. 79 grants to individuals ($170K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
- New York$8.02M · 20 grants
- Texas$7.11M · 43 grants
- New Jersey$485K · 4 grants
- Washington$350K · 1 grant
- District of Columbia$287K · 2 grants
- Massachusetts$285K · 2 grants
- Maryland$250K · 1 grant
- Florida$200K · 1 grant
- California$155K · 3 grants
- Illinois$150K · 1 grant
- Pennsylvania$125K · 1 grant
- Oregon$47.5K · 1 grant
Quick answers
Does Jewish Federation of Greater Houston accept grant applications?
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Jewish Federation of Greater Houston's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Jewish Federation of Greater Houston give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $17,794,994 in grants paid (164 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Jewish Federation of Greater Houston funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to The Jewish Federations of North America (NY), $4.06M, Houston Jewish Comm Fndn (TX), $2.71M, Jewish Federation of North America (NY), $1.05M, Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Comm Ctr (TX), $547K and Houston Jewish Comm Fndn (Marvin Barish for Jewish ECE) (TX), $510K.