Quick Stats
- Annual Giving: $2,042,959 (tax year 2023, based on 990-PF)
- Geographic Focus: Based on recent grant patterns, primarily Illinois and Israel
- Application Method: Invitation-only
- Total Assets: $43,110,934 (tax year 2023)
Contact Details
Website: https://dejff.org/
Funding Priorities
The foundation's mission is to support the State of Israel and the Jewish community by investing in programs that instill and preserve Jewish history, identity, and values and by advancing medical research and healthcare innovation that deliver a broad and lasting societal impact.
The foundation focuses on four key areas:
- Education: Supporting programmes that unlock opportunity, strengthen Jewish identity, and cultivate future leaders, including Jewish day schools and Israel education fellowships
- Medical Research and Healthcare: Advancing medical research, scientific discovery, and compassionate care to find new treatments and transform lives, particularly in cellular therapy and cancer treatment
- Advancing International Relations with Israel: Strengthening ties with Israel through education, experience, and policy dialogue, including support for Israel advocacy organisations
- Community Support: Cultivating Jewish communities that are inclusive, resilient, and grounded in timeless values to preserve identity and inspire leadership
Recent Grant Pattern
Based on recent 990-PF filings, the foundation has made significant grants to healthcare institutions in Illinois (including a $10 million gift to University of Chicago Medicine for the David and Etta Jonas Center for Cellular Therapy) and Israel, Jewish educational institutions in the Chicago area, Israel advocacy and education organisations, and Israeli educational and charitable organisations focused on Jewish learning and values.
Application Process & Timeline
The foundation operates on an invitation-only basis. There is no public application process available. The foundation makes grants to pre-selected organisations that align with its mission to support Israel and the Jewish community.
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