Tidewater Jewish Foundation Inc

Quick Stats

• Annual Giving: $12.9 million (total expenses 2024)
• Success Rate: Not available
• Decision Time: Not specified
• Grant Range: Varies by program
• Geographic Focus: Tidewater/Hampton Roads area, Virginia

Contact Details

• Website: www.JewishVA.org
• Email: Contact@UJFT.org
• Phone: Not specified
• Address: 5000 Corporate Woods Dr Ste 200, Virginia Beach, VA 23462-4429

Overview

Founded in 1993, the Tidewater Jewish Foundation is a philanthropic organization dedicated to creating permanent resources to meet the challenges and needs of the Jewish community. With total assets of $70.2 million and annual expenses of $12.9 million as of 2024, the foundation honors the values of tzedakah (charitable giving) and tikkun olam (repairing the world). The foundation operates donor-advised funds and provides grants to nonprofit organizations in the Tidewater area, with a primary but not exclusive focus on Jewish organizations.

Funding Priorities

Grant Programs

• Community Grants Program: Funding for nonprofit organizations in the Tidewater area (amounts not specified)
• The Stein Family College Scholarship: $10,000 annual scholarship for students in Hampton Roads area
• Grants to Individuals Program: Scholarships for Jewish high school graduates attending nonprofit colleges

Priority Areas

• Jewish community organizations and programs
• Educational initiatives and scholarships
• Community support and development in the Tidewater region
• Programs supporting Jewish values of tzedakah and tikkun olam

What They Don't Fund

Not specified in available documentation

Governance and Leadership

The foundation is led by:

• Chairman: Charles Nusbaum
• CEO: Naomi Sedek
• CFO: James R Parrish
• Board of Directors: 25 members including specialized roles such as Investment Chair, Development Chair, and Grants Chair

Application Process & Timeline

How to Apply

Specific application procedures and guidelines are not publicly detailed on their website. Organizations interested in applying for grants should contact the foundation directly at Contact@UJFT.org for information about application requirements and processes.

Decision Timeline

Not specified in available documentation

Success Rates

Application numbers and success rates are not publicly available

Reapplication Policy

Not specified in available documentation

Application Success Factors

Due to limited publicly available information about specific application requirements, organizations should:

• Ensure alignment with the foundation's mission of supporting Jewish community needs
• Demonstrate how their programs honor the values of tzedakah and tikkun olam
• Focus on serving the Tidewater/Hampton Roads geographic area
• Contact the foundation directly for specific guidance before applying

Key Takeaways for Grant Writers

• The foundation operates primarily through donor-advised funds, which may influence grant availability and timing
• Strong preference for organizations serving the Jewish community, though not exclusively limited to Jewish organizations
• Geographic focus on the Tidewater/Hampton Roads area of Virginia
• Both organizational grants and individual scholarships are available
• Direct contact with the foundation is essential as detailed application guidelines are not publicly available
• With $70.2 million in assets, the foundation has substantial capacity for grantmaking

References

• GuideStar Profile for Tidewater Jewish Foundation Inc (EIN: 54-1653165), accessed January 2026
• ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer - Tidewater Jewish Foundation (2024 Form 990 data), accessed January 2026
• Tidewater Jewish Foundation website (www.JewishVA.org), accessed January 2026