What We Fund

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   Jewish Arts   Jewish Education & Literacy   Overseas Needs   Social Justice   Jewish Needy  
Community Grants
Community Grants

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.


Community Grants Purpose & Limitations for Grant Applications


Recent Community Grants


Jewish Arts
Lenore Schottenstein & Community Jewish Arts



The Lenore Schottenstein & Community Jewish Arts Endowment strives to support the proliferation of Jewish cultural and artistic endeavors in a variety of settings.


Lenore Schottenstein & Community Jewish Arts Endowment Purpose & Limitations for Grant Applications


Recent Jewish Arts Grants


Jewish Education & Literacy
Mission of the Jewish Education & Literacy Committee

These grants are made to support Central Ohio Jewish education and literacy initiatives.

 



Jewish Education & Literacy Endowment Purpose & Limitations for Grant Applications


Recent Jewish Education & Literacy Grants


Overseas Needs
Overseas Needs Committee



The Oversees Needs Endowment Fund deals primarily with issues of interest in countries other than the United States.


Overseas Needs Purpose & Limitations


Recent Overseas Needs Grants


Social Justice
Mission of the Social Justice Committee



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.


Social Justice Endowment Purpose & Limitations


Recent Social Justice Grants


Jewish Needy
Jewish Needs Committee

At this time, no grants are being entertained by this committee.


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