Grantmaking public charity · EIN 62-6077703
Jewish Federation of Nashville and Middle Tennessee
Nashville, TN
Jewish Federation of Nashville and Middle Tennessee is a public charity that makes grants based in Nashville, TN. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $3.52M in grants paid across 43 grants, with $43.4M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Gordon Jewish Community Center, Vanderbilt Hillel Ben Schulman Center for Jewish Life and Akiva School.
How to request funding
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Jewish Federation of Nashville and Middle Tennessee's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
Periodic reports required from organizations as well as documentation for distributions.
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
To serve as the central voluntary communal organization of the jewish community
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Jewish Community Center | Nashville, TN | General Program Support | $565,975 |
| Vanderbilt Hillel Ben Schulman Center for Jewish Life | Nashville, TN | General Program Support | $381,327 |
| Akiva School | Nashville, TN | General Program Support | $340,921 |
| Friends of United Hatzalah | New York, NY | General Program Support | $261,000 |
| Jewish Family Service | Nashville, TN | General Program Support | $196,957 |
| The Temple Ohabai Sholom | Nashville, TN | General Program Support | $174,153 |
| Jewish Upper School of Nashville | Nashville, TN | General Program Support | $120,400 |
| Jewish Community Centers of Denver | Denver, CO | General Program Support | $100,000 |
| Congregation Sherith Israel | Nashville, TN | General Program Support | $54,339 |
| American Technion Society | New York, NY | General Program Support | $50,000 |
| West End Synagogue | Nashville, TN | General Program Support | $43,921 |
| New Israel Fund Pa | Philadelphia, PA | General Program Support | $36,200 |
| Abe's Garden | Nashville, TN | General Program Support | $32,900 |
| Moishe House | Charlotte, NC | General Program Support | $32,500 |
| Congregation Micah | Brentwood, TN | General Program Support | $19,765 |
| Jewish Federations of North America | New York, NY | General Program Support | $18,850 |
| Shiloh Israel Children's Fund | Suffern, NY | General Program Support | $18,400 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Nashville, TN | General Program Support | $15,600 |
| Friends of Israel Defense Forces Fl | Boynton Beach, FL | General Program Support | $15,500 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | New York, NY | General Program Support | $12,600 |
| Chabad of Nashville | Nashville, TN | General Program Support | $11,500 |
| National Council of Jewish Women Tn | Nashville, TN | General Program Support | $11,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Broward County | Davie, FL | General Program Support | $10,500 |
| Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County | Boca Raton, FL | General Program Support | $10,100 |
| Kovno Communications Inc | Berkeley, CA | General Program Support | $10,000 |
The 25 largest of 43 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Jewish Federation of Nashville and Middle Tennessee accept grant applications?
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Jewish Federation of Nashville and Middle Tennessee'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 Nashville and Middle Tennessee give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $3,524,657 in grants paid (43 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Jewish Federation of Nashville and Middle Tennessee funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Gordon Jewish Community Center (TN), $566K, Vanderbilt Hillel Ben Schulman Center for Jewish Life (TN), $381K, Akiva School (TN), $341K, Friends of United Hatzalah (NY), $261K and Jewish Family Service (TN), $197K.