Quick Summary
Name: Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $4,143,518 (2023) |
| Grant Range | $5,000 - $12,000 (local grants) |
| Average Grant | Not specified |
| Application Method | Rolling / Fixed Deadline |
Contact Details
Website: www.jewishinseattle.org
Phone: 206.443.5400
Email: info@jewishinseattle.org
Address: 300 Lenora Street, PMB 6074, Seattle, WA 98121
Geographic Focus
- Western Washington (primary local focus)
- Israel (significant overseas funding)
- International Jewish communities worldwide (through partnerships with The Jewish Agency for Israel and American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee)
Funding Priorities
- New and innovative Jewish community projects
- Small Jewish organizations with budgets under $150,000
- Programs empowering women and girls
- Jewish education and identity programs
- Outreach to unconnected and unaffiliated Jewish community members
- Engagement of Jews of Color
- Combating antisemitism and hate
- Collaborative projects between multiple organizations
- Humanitarian assistance in Israel and overseas
- Immigrant aid and absorption programs
- Emergency response for Jewish communities in crisis
What They Don't Fund
- Organizations whose purposes are inconsistent with the Federation's mission
- Organizations that do not align with Federation guidelines for grant-making, marketing, co-sponsorship, and partnerships
- For local grants: Organizations outside Western Washington (unless they serve significant Western Washington Jewish populations)
- Must be 501(c)(3), fiscally sponsored, or presumed tax-exempt (e.g., synagogues)
Application Method
Multiple grant programs with different processes:
- Small Agency Sustainability Grants: Online application, deadline February 13, 2026, up to $5,000 for operational support
- Ignition Grants: Online application, deadline December 5, 2025, up to $12,000 for new/pilot projects
- Women's Endowment Fund Grants: Application process, up to $10,000 distributed over two years
Applicants must be Jewish organizations serving the community. Applications are reviewed by the Federation's Special Initiative Fund committee.
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