Quick Summary
Name: Jewish Foundation of Cincinnati Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $20,579,222 (2024) |
| Grant Range | $2,500 - $6,643,556 |
| Average Grant | Data not available |
| Application Method | Mixed (Invitation Only for institutional grants / Rolling for individual programs) |
Contact Details
- Website: https://thejewishfoundation.org
- Phone: (513) 214-1200
- Email: bjaffee@thejewishfoundation.org (CEO)
- Address: 8044 Montgomery Road, Suite 516, Cincinnati, OH 45236
Geographic Focus
- Greater Cincinnati area (primary focus)
- Ohio
- Some grants to New York and Massachusetts
Funding Priorities
- Jewish Education - Programs that deepen Jewish learning and engagement
- Jewish Engagement - Activities that strengthen connections to Jewish life and community
- Jewish Social Services - Programs addressing basic physical, psychological, and emotional well-being needs
- Leadership Development
- Israel Connection - Israel travel programs for teens and young adults
- Overnight Jewish Camping - For children ages 6-16
- Capacity Building - Helping organizations operate efficiently
- Transformational Initiatives - High-impact projects that produce significant changes in local Jewish life
What They Don't Fund
- Unrestricted funding or general operating support (for Reflect Cincy program)
- Organizations outside the Cincinnati Jewish community (for most institutional grants)
Application Method
The Jewish Foundation operates with different application processes:
Institutional Grants: Generally invitation-based for organizations. The Foundation develops partnerships with invited grantees based on trust and open communication.
Reflect Cincy Program: Two-step process where applicants submit up to 2 Emerging Ideas, then may be invited to submit 1 full application.
Individual Programs (Cincy Journeys - camping and Israel travel): Online application portal available at www.cincyjourneys.org. Two-step process: register as user, then apply for grants.
Resources for invited applicants are available at their website.
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