Statement of Purpose The Columbus Jewish Foundation is a donor-centered charitable enterprise dedicated to accumulating enduring assets to support the stability and continuity of Jewish life in Columbus and elsewhere.
The Columbus Jewish Foundation welcomes grant requests from local organizations that are defined as tax-exempt under Section 501(C)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
The Columbus Jewish Foundation supports special, emergency and future needs, particularly those not provided for by the Columbus Jewish Federation’s annual campaign.
Community Grants are made to create new service initiatives and address unmet social service, leadership development, health and Jewish family needs, mainly benefiting the Jewish community.
The Lenore Schottenstein & Community Jewish Arts Endowment strives to support the proliferation of Jewish cultural and artistic endeavors in a variety of settings.
The Social Justice Endowment seeks to fund programs that eliminate social injustice, provide leadership and funding, advance positive relations, and educate local leaders regarding issues important to the Jewish community.