Quick Summary
Name: Jewish Federation of Columbus (operating as JewishColumbus) Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $4,138,244 (2023) |
| Grant Range | $2,500 - Not specified |
| Average Grant | Not specified |
| Application Method | Rolling / Fixed Deadline (varies by program) |
Contact Details
Website: https://jewishcolumbus.org Phone: 614-237-7686 Email: info@jewishcolumbus.org Address: 1175 College Avenue, Columbus, OH 43209
Geographic Focus
Central Ohio, including Franklin, Delaware, Fairfield, Hocking, Licking, Madison, Morrow, Pickaway, and Union counties
Funding Priorities
- Security at congregations (Shabbat, holiday services, religious schools)
- Jewish day schools (Columbus Jewish Day School, Columbus Torah Academy)
- Jewish Community Center operations (College Avenue, New Albany, Worthington sites)
- OSU Hillel
- Jewish Arts programs
- Jewish Education & Literacy
- Jewish Needs and Social Justice
- Israel & Overseas Needs
- Holocaust Survivors Initiative
- Israel Environmental Programs
What They Don't Fund
Information not publicly available
Application Method
Multiple pathways depending on funding category:
- Community Grants: Annual process with information mailed by July 30 to eligible organizations' senior leadership
- Mini-Grants: Available for Jewish Arts programs ($2,500 or less), applications accepted for programs more than eight weeks out
- Allocations: Directed to partner institutions for security and core operations
- Youth Foundation: Competitive grants program with $10,000 awarded by youth participants
- Application periods and processes vary by grant category
References
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