Quick Summary
Name: Jewish Federation of San Antonio Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | Not publicly disclosed |
| Grant Range | $1,000+ (camp scholarships to institutional grants) |
| Average Grant | Not publicly disclosed |
| Application Method | Mixed (grant proposals, donor recommendations, and fund agreements) |
Contact Details
- Website: https://www.jfsatx.org/
- Phone: 210.302.6963 (CFO Cindy Campbell for grant inquiries)
- Location: San Antonio, TX
Geographic Focus
- San Antonio, Texas (local Jewish community)
- Israel (emergency relief and ongoing support)
- International Jewish communities (through American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee and Jewish Agency for Israel)
Funding Priorities
- Jewish Education: Summer youth camperships, scholarships to private Jewish high schools, and secondary education tuition assistance
- Jewish Community Services: Jewish Family Service programs and Barshop Jewish Community Center
- Jewish Life & Culture: Chai High, Beldon Library, Community Relations Council (CRC), Holocaust Memorial Museum of San Antonio
- Community Initiatives: San Antonio Jewish Coalition for Literacy, S.A. GIVEBACK, Maimonides Society
- Israel Support: Emergency relief, trauma support, medical centers, mental health services, displaced families
- International Jewish Communities: Social services for vulnerable populations worldwide
- Security: Community security programs for Jewish institutions
What They Don't Fund
Organizations must meet these requirements:
- Must have 501(c)(3) non-profit status
- Must further Jewish life and/or culture through their mission
(Specific exclusions not publicly listed)
Application Method
The Federation operates through multiple funding mechanisms:
- Grant Proposals: Organizations can submit grant proposals for consideration
- Donor-Advised Funds: Grants awarded based on donor recommendations
- Fund Agreements: Grants aligned with specific fund agreement terms
- Annual Campaign: Grants awarded based on needs identified through the Annual Campaign
Reporting Requirements: All funded agencies must submit check-in forms twice yearly (January 31st for July-December period).
Contact for Applications: Chief Financial Officer, Cindy Campbell | 210.302.6963
More than 100 grants, scholarships, and camperships are awarded collectively each year.
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