Grantmaking public charity · EIN 13-1624240
The Jewish Federations of North America Inc
New York, NY
The Jewish Federations of North America Inc is a public charity that makes grants based in New York, NY. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $433M in grants paid across 204 grants, with $430M in total assets. Its largest grants went to United Israel Appeal Inc, American Jewish Joint Distr Committee and Secure Community Network Inc.
How to request funding
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check The Jewish Federations of North America Inc's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
THE PURPOSE OF GRANTS TO UNITED ISRAEL APPEAL, INC. WAS TO SUPPORT PROGRAM SERVICES RELATED TO IMMIGRATION, ABSORPTION, YOUTH CARE SERVICE & JEWISH IDENTITY AND EMERGENCY RELIEF. UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE JEWISH FEDERATIONS OF NORTH AMERICA, LAY LEADER COMMITTEES AND PROFESSIONALS EVALUATE EACH GRANTEE EXTENSIVELY, BEFORE AND AFTER FUNDS ARE DISTRIBUTED, THE COMMITTEE'S MONITOR THE USE OF FUNDS, ENSURING THAT ALLOCATIONS REFLECT THE PRIORITIES OF THE JEWISH FEDERATION MOVEMENT. FUNDING GUIDELINES INCLUDE THAT ALL GRANTEE ORGANIZATIONS MUST BE WELL-GOVERNED, COMPLY WITH GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS, INCLUDING PROVISIONS FOR APPROPRIATE LAY OVERSIGHT OF ALL FIDUCIARY MATTERS. GRANTEES ARE ALSO REQUIRED TO PROVIDE THE COMMITTEE WITH REPORTS ON HOW FUNDS ARE SPENT, AND THE COMMITTEES CONDUCT SITE VISITS AS NECESSARY TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE. JFNA REPORTS GRANTS ON SCHEDULE I TO UIA A SUBSIDIARY OF JFNA, AND THE AMERICAN 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
To enhance the well-being of jews worldwide through support for community initiatives, israel, and civil society, while providing leadership and assistance to jewish federations across north america.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Israel Appeal Inc | New York, NY | Annual/Ukraine Grants | $344,493,710 |
| American Jewish Joint Distr Committee | New York, NY | Annual/Turkey Grants | $58,815,671 |
| Secure Community Network Inc | Chicago, IL | Livesecure Security Grants | $3,021,400 |
| American Ort | New York, NY | Vocational Training | $2,316,802 |
| Kavod | Denver, CO | Holocaust Grant | $2,000,000 |
| Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies | Paramus, NJ | Holocaust Grant | $950,000 |
| Hias Inc | Silver Spring, MD | Humanitarian Fund | $900,000 |
| Save Ukraine Inc | New York, NY | Humanitarian Fund | $782,400 |
| Israaid (us) Global Humanitarian Assistance Inc | Palo Alto, CA | Humanitarian Fund | $600,000 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston | Boston, MA | Livesecure Security Grants | $550,000 |
| Minneapolis Jewish Federation | Minneapolis, MN | Livesecure Security Grants | $500,000 |
| Project Kesher | New York, NY | Humanitarian Fund | $450,000 |
| World Jewish Relief | New York, NY | Humanitarian Fund | $450,000 |
| Milwaukee Jewish Federation | Milwaukee, WI | Livesecure Security Grants | $450,000 |
| Jewish Family Services of Wnc Inc | Asheville, NC | Hurricane Helene & Milton | $401,961 |
| Uja Federation of New York | New York, NY | Holocaust Grant | $375,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit | Bloomfield Hills, MI | Livesecure Security Grants | $346,000 |
| Uja Federation of New York | New York, NY | Livesecure Security Grants | $340,542 |
| United Jewish Federation of Greater Stamford New Canaan & Darien | Stamford, CT | Serve Israel | $314,700 |
| Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey | Cherry Hill, NJ | Livesecure Security Grants | $312,500 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | Holocaust Grant | $300,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit | Bloomfield Hills, MI | Holocaust Grant | $275,000 |
| Greater Miami Jewish Federation Inc | Miami, FL | Livesecure Security Grants | $250,000 |
| Jewish Community Federation of Greater Rochester Inc | Rochester, NY | Livesecure Security Grants | $250,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Florida's Gulf Coast | Largo, FL | Livesecure Security Grants | $250,000 |
The 25 largest of 204 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
- New York$410M · 31 grants
- Illinois$3.53M · 8 grants
- Florida$2.45M · 22 grants
- Colorado$2.22M · 6 grants
- New Jersey$1.92M · 15 grants
- California$1.8M · 20 grants
- Maryland$1.41M · 4 grants
- Georgia$901K · 7 grants
- Massachusetts$769K · 8 grants
- Ohio$759K · 9 grants
- North Carolina$743K · 3 grants
- Connecticut$730K · 7 grants
Quick answers
Does The Jewish Federations of North America Inc accept grant applications?
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check The Jewish Federations of North America Inc'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 The Jewish Federations of North America Inc give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $432,669,720 in grants paid (204 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has The Jewish Federations of North America Inc funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to United Israel Appeal Inc (NY), $344M, American Jewish Joint Distr Committee (NY), $58.8M, Secure Community Network Inc (IL), $3.02M, American Ort (NY), $2.32M and Kavod (CO), $2M.