Quick Stats
- Annual Giving: More than $4 million allocated annually
- Geographic Focus: Indiana (local agencies), Israel, and Jewish communities in over 70 countries
- Application Method: No public application process for organisational grants; allocations determined through annual Planning & Allocations Committee process
- Total Assets: $101,351,451 (tax year 2023)
Contact Details
- Website: https://www.jewishindianapolis.org/
- Address: 6705 Hoover Road, Indianapolis, IN 46260
- Phone: 317-726-5450
- Email: Contact through website
Funding Priorities
- Local Jewish community agencies (Jewish Community Center, Jewish Community Relations Council, Hooverwood, Jewish Family Services, Hasten Hebrew Academy)
- Campus-based Jewish life programmes (Hillels at Indiana University, Ball State University, Purdue University, Marian University)
- Israel and overseas Jewish communities (Jewish Agency for Israel, American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, World ORT, Ethiopian National Project)
- National Jewish organisations and initiatives
- Emergency assistance for community members in need
- Jewish education and cultural programmes
Allocation breakdown: approximately 75% to local community agencies and projects, 21% to global Jewish causes, and 4% to national Jewish organisations.
Recent Grant Pattern
Based on recent funding patterns, the Federation has supported:
- Local Jewish community infrastructure in Indianapolis, including the Jewish Community Center, Jewish Family Services, and Hasten Hebrew Academy
- Established national and international Jewish organisations including the Jewish Agency for Israel, American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, and World ORT
- Campus-based Jewish student organisations at Indiana universities
- Emergency assistance and security initiatives for Jewish community institutions
The Federation operates through an established network of partner agencies rather than open grantmaking to new applicants.
What They Don't Fund
Specific exclusions not publicly documented. Funding appears focused exclusively on Jewish community organisations and causes.
Application Process & Timeline
The Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis does not operate an open public application process for organisational grants. Funding allocations are determined through an annual Planning & Allocations Committee process that reviews requests from established partner agencies. Committee members meet throughout the year to review funding requests, consider community needs, and recommend allocations from the Annual Campaign.
Organisations seeking funding should contact the Federation directly to enquire about partnership opportunities.
Note: The Federation does offer individual scholarships and grants for Jewish camp experiences, Israel programmes, and academic pursuits, with applications typically due in March.
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