Jim Joseph Foundation

The Jim Joseph Foundation, established in 2006, is a non-profit organization based in the United States dedicated to enhancing Jewish education for young Jews. Collaborating with various grantee-partners, the Foundation aims to create impactful Jewish learning experiences across diverse settings. By awarding grants to effective organizations, it seeks to engage, educate, and inspire young Jewish individuals, fostering a sense of joy and connection to vibrant Jewish life. The Foundation recognizes the importance of dynamic learning environments and is committed to making a lasting difference in the lives of Jewish youth and young adults.

Alvin Levitt

President and Director

Past deals in Education

Prizmah

Grant in 2023
Prizmah is a nonprofit center for Jewish day schools that offers professional development, coaching, and leadership search services.

Jpro

Grant in 2023
JPro connects, educates, inspires, and empowers people who work in the Jewish charity sector to help them grow professionally.

Jpro

Grant in 2022
JPro connects, educates, inspires, and empowers people who work in the Jewish charity sector to help them grow professionally.

Shalom Hartman Institute

Grant in 2022
Shalom Hartman Institute is a pluralistic research and leadership center

Sefaria

Grant in 2022
Sefaria primarily focuses on developing a repository of Jewish texts and their interconnections in Hebrew and translation.

The iCenter

Grant in 2022
The iCenter is a hub that works for the upliftment and promotion of Israeli education through summer camps, trips, and youth organizations.

The Jewish Education Project

Grant in 2022
The Jewish Education Project is a charity organization that brings innovation into Jewish education.

The Jewish Education Project

Grant in 2022
The Jewish Education Project is a charity organization that brings innovation into Jewish education.

The Jewish Education Project

Grant in 2022
The Jewish Education Project is a charity organization that brings innovation into Jewish education.

UpStart

Grant in 2022
UpStart strives to dream, build, and grow bold initiatives that enhance the vitality of Jewish life.

Hillel International

Grant in 2022
Hillel welcomes students of all backgrounds and fosters an enduring commitment to Jewish life, learning and Israel. As the largest Jewish student organization in the world, Hillel builds connections with emerging adults at more than 550 colleges and universities, and inspires them to direct their own path. During their formative college years, students are challenged to explore, experience, and create vibrant Jewish lives. For nearly a century, Hillel’s network of dedicated student leaders, professionals and volunteers have encouraged generations of young adults to celebrate Jewish learning and living, pursue social justice (tikkun olam and tzedek) and connect to their peers and the global Jewish people. By participating in life-changing trips and campus initiatives, students learn to make a meaningful impact on the future of the Jewish people and the world while they grow intellectually, socially, and spiritually. At the heart of the Hillel network is the Charles and Lynn Schusterman International Center, supporting local Hillels to ensure that we achieve our mission “to enrich the lives of Jewish students so they may enrich the Jewish people and the world.”

BaMidbar

Grant in 2022
BaMidbar supprts teen and young adult mental health in the Jewish community through education and therapy.

Resetting the Table

Grant in 2022
Resetting the Table provides educational programs and experiences to enhance the understanding about political divides.

Sefaria

Grant in 2021
Sefaria primarily focuses on developing a repository of Jewish texts and their interconnections in Hebrew and translation.

Institute for Jewish Spirituality

Grant in 2021
Institute for Jewish Spirituality develops and teaches Jewish spiritual practices.

The iCenter

Grant in 2021
The iCenter is a hub that works for the upliftment and promotion of Israeli education through summer camps, trips, and youth organizations.

Foundation for Jewish Camp

Grant in 2021
Jewish camp has proven to be a highly effective vehicle for Jewish engagement of children, teens, young adults and families. Founded in 1998, Foundation for Jewish Camp is a catalyst for change throughout the field of Jewish Camp, training and inspiring camp leaders, expanding access to Jewish summers—and increasing demand. Foundation for Jewish Camp enhances the Jewish impact of those summers and develops programs to strengthen camps across the Jewish spectrum— including its signature One Happy Camper® program, which has enabled tens of thousands of young people to experience Jewish summers for the first time. Foundation for Jewish Camp works with 250 day and overnight camps, serving approximately 200,000 youth, teens and college-aged counselors across North America.

Hadar

Grant in 2021
Hadar is an educational institution that empowers jews to create and sustain vibrant, practicing, egalitarian communities of torah learning, prayer, and service. The institute also organizes short term seminars for jewish leaders of all backgrounds.

The Helen Diller Institute for Jewish Law and Israel Studies

Grant in 2021
The Helen Diller Institute for Jewish Law and Israel Studies is an educational institution focused on instructing individuals in the fields of Israel and various aspects of Jewish studies. The Institute is one of the faculties of UC Berkeley.

Hillel International

Grant in 2021
Hillel welcomes students of all backgrounds and fosters an enduring commitment to Jewish life, learning and Israel. As the largest Jewish student organization in the world, Hillel builds connections with emerging adults at more than 550 colleges and universities, and inspires them to direct their own path. During their formative college years, students are challenged to explore, experience, and create vibrant Jewish lives. For nearly a century, Hillel’s network of dedicated student leaders, professionals and volunteers have encouraged generations of young adults to celebrate Jewish learning and living, pursue social justice (tikkun olam and tzedek) and connect to their peers and the global Jewish people. By participating in life-changing trips and campus initiatives, students learn to make a meaningful impact on the future of the Jewish people and the world while they grow intellectually, socially, and spiritually. At the heart of the Hillel network is the Charles and Lynn Schusterman International Center, supporting local Hillels to ensure that we achieve our mission “to enrich the lives of Jewish students so they may enrich the Jewish people and the world.”

UpStart

Grant in 2021
UpStart strives to dream, build, and grow bold initiatives that enhance the vitality of Jewish life.

Hadar

Grant in 2020
Hadar is an educational institution that empowers jews to create and sustain vibrant, practicing, egalitarian communities of torah learning, prayer, and service. The institute also organizes short term seminars for jewish leaders of all backgrounds.

M2: The Institute for Experiential Jewish Education

Grant in 2020
M2 provides educators and organizations with knowledge, skills and tools to design powerful and compelling Jewish experiences.

Institute for Curriculum Services

Grant in 2019
Institute for Curriculum Services is a non-profit organization that provides K-12 education and instructional materials for students.

Jewish Teen Education & Engagement Funder Collaborative

Grant in 2019
Jewish Teen Education & Engagement Funder Collaborative is a non-profit organization that provides education for teenagers.

Hillel International

Grant in 2019
Hillel welcomes students of all backgrounds and fosters an enduring commitment to Jewish life, learning and Israel. As the largest Jewish student organization in the world, Hillel builds connections with emerging adults at more than 550 colleges and universities, and inspires them to direct their own path. During their formative college years, students are challenged to explore, experience, and create vibrant Jewish lives. For nearly a century, Hillel’s network of dedicated student leaders, professionals and volunteers have encouraged generations of young adults to celebrate Jewish learning and living, pursue social justice (tikkun olam and tzedek) and connect to their peers and the global Jewish people. By participating in life-changing trips and campus initiatives, students learn to make a meaningful impact on the future of the Jewish people and the world while they grow intellectually, socially, and spiritually. At the heart of the Hillel network is the Charles and Lynn Schusterman International Center, supporting local Hillels to ensure that we achieve our mission “to enrich the lives of Jewish students so they may enrich the Jewish people and the world.”

Israel Institute

Grant in 2019
Israel Institute is a non-profit organization that provides education about modern Israel in all region.

Onward Israel

Grant in 2019
Start up your future. Our elite resume-building experiences in Israel will move you Onward, providing meaningful internship, fellowship, study, and service-learning opportunities, along with an authentic taste of modern-day Israel.

Urban Adamah

Grant in 2019
Urban Adamah seeks to build a more loving, just, and sustainable world. They ground and connect people — to themselves, to others, and to the natural world. They do this by providing farm-based, community building experiences that integrate Jewish tradition, mindfulness, sustainable agriculture, and social action.

Prizmah

Grant in 2019
Prizmah is a nonprofit center for Jewish day schools that offers professional development, coaching, and leadership search services.

Harold Grinspoon Foundation

Grant in 2019
The Harold Grinspoon Foundation is a private nonprofit organization based in Agawam, Massachusetts, established in 1991. The foundation is dedicated to encouraging young people to achieve their academic and leadership potential. It promotes literacy and early childhood education, rewards excellence in teaching, and supports entrepreneurship among youth. Additionally, the foundation is involved in promoting education and health initiatives in Cambodia. Through various programs and grants, it aims to inspire conversation, instill pride, and foster creativity within diverse communities. The foundation's assets are managed by a Board of Trustees.

Jewish New Teacher Project

Grant in 2019
Jewish New Teacher Project is a non-profit organization that provides support and induction programs to Jewish day school teachers.

Jpro

Grant in 2019
JPro connects, educates, inspires, and empowers people who work in the Jewish charity sector to help them grow professionally.

The Jewish Education Project

Grant in 2019
The Jewish Education Project is a charity organization that brings innovation into Jewish education.

Shalom Hartman Institute

Grant in 2018
Shalom Hartman Institute is a pluralistic research and leadership center

The iCenter

Grant in 2018
The iCenter is a hub that works for the upliftment and promotion of Israeli education through summer camps, trips, and youth organizations.

Sefaria

Grant in 2018
Sefaria primarily focuses on developing a repository of Jewish texts and their interconnections in Hebrew and translation.

Facing History and Ourselves National Foundation

Grant in 2018
Facing History and Ourselves is an independent non-profit foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts, founded in 1976. The organization focuses on education and professional development, aiming to engage students from diverse backgrounds in critical examinations of racism, prejudice, and antisemitism. By fostering discussions around hatred and bigotry, Facing History and Ourselves seeks to empower young individuals to understand these social issues and take action to prevent them in the future. The foundation operates internationally, promoting the development of informed and humane citizens through its educational programs and resources. The foundation's assets are managed by its board of directors, ensuring effective governance and support for its mission.

UpStart

Grant in 2018
UpStart strives to dream, build, and grow bold initiatives that enhance the vitality of Jewish life.

Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies

Grant in 2018
Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies inspires engagement in Jewish life.

The Helen Diller Institute for Jewish Law and Israel Studies

Grant in 2018
The Helen Diller Institute for Jewish Law and Israel Studies is an educational institution focused on instructing individuals in the fields of Israel and various aspects of Jewish studies. The Institute is one of the faculties of UC Berkeley.

The Wexner Foundation

Grant in 2017
The Wexner Foundation is a nonprofit organization based in New Albany, Ohio, established in 1983. It is dedicated to the development of Jewish professional and volunteer leaders in North America, as well as public leaders in Israel. The foundation offers leadership development training programs aimed at enhancing the skills and effectiveness of these leaders within their communities and organizations. The management of the foundation's assets is overseen by an executive management team, ensuring effective governance and support for its mission.

The Jewish Education Project

Grant in 2017
The Jewish Education Project is a charity organization that brings innovation into Jewish education.

UpStart

Grant in 2017
UpStart strives to dream, build, and grow bold initiatives that enhance the vitality of Jewish life.

Ayeka

Grant in 2017
Ayeka gives education methodology that empowers rabbis and educators to engage directly and personally with traditional Jewish wisdom.

Young Judaea

Grant in 2017
Young Judaea Year Course aims to inspire more than 10,000 Jewish gap year students. Young Judaea Year Course focuses on building a lifelong commitment to pluralist Jewish values, repairing the world, leadership, and Israel. Originally founded as the gap year program for members of the Young Judaea movement, Year Course participants now span a broad range of denominations, youth movements, summer camps, educational backgrounds, and affiliations. The group's diversity helps foster a dedicated and engaged community of participants with a shared commitment to Year Course values.

M2: The Institute for Experiential Jewish Education

Grant in 2017
M2 provides educators and organizations with knowledge, skills and tools to design powerful and compelling Jewish experiences.

Hebrew Union College, Jewish Institute of Religion

Grant in 2017
Established more than 90 years ago, Hebrew Union College, Jewish Institute of Religion (HUC-JIR)- New York is a school with a rich heritage. The school offers academics through the following divisions: * The Rabbinical School * School of Sacred Music * School of Education * Graduate Studies In addition to the more traditional rabbinical program, Hebrew Union College, Jewish Institute of Religion - New York offers some rather unique degree programs, such as the MA in Religious Education and the DMin in Interfaith Clinical Education. College life at Hebrew Union College, Jewish Institute of Religion - New York is very community-oriented. HUC-JIR New York students grow together in faith through various on-campus and outreach activities. Though tuition at HUC-JIR is not cheap, the school offers substantial institutional assistance. Financial aid at Hebrew Union College, Jewish Institute of Religion - New York includes many scholarships and grants, as well as federal financial aid programs. Because of the array of degree programs offered at Hebrew Union College, Jewish Institute of Religion - New York, admissions requirements may vary. For more information, visit the school’s website.

Shalom Hartman Institute

Grant in 2017
Shalom Hartman Institute is a pluralistic research and leadership center

Jewish Theological Seminary of America

Grant in 2017
Maybe you’re seeking a bachelor’s degree or a PhD, or you’re looking to get a high school diploma. You might be an aspiring rabbi, a musician or a future educator. As long as you’re committed to the study of Judaism, you may explore these and other interests at Jewish Theological Seminary in New York City. Taught by Rabbis, Cantors and lay scholars, bachelor’s and graduate degree programs at Jewish Theological examine Judaism in a variety of contexts. Some examples include: *Ancient Judaism *Hebrew Language *Jewish Art and Visual Culture *Jewish Education *Jewish Gender and Women’s Studies *Jewish Literature *Jewish Music *Rabbinical Studies While these fields are offered at the undergraduate and graduate level, those who have yet to complete high school may take these courses as well. Jewish Theological’s Ivry Prozdor High School is a unique contribution that Jewish Theological has made to help foster Jewish education while granting a high school diploma. Student life promotes Jewish culture and religious practice through Shabbat dinners, retreats, sacred musical events and celebration of all Jewish holidays. Rabbis are also available on campus to provide religious counseling. Students may also explore their creative side through participation in performing art and theatre programs. Jewish Theological also hosts field trips to Broadway shows and museums throughout the city. Both need and merit-based financial aid is awarded to those who qualify. If you’re interested in applying to Jewish Theological Seminary, explore its online application or contact a school representative today.

Habonim Dror North America

Grant in 2017
Habonim Dror is a progressive labor Zionist Youth movement to build bond and commitment between Jewish youth and the state of Israel.

The iCenter

Grant in 2017
The iCenter is a hub that works for the upliftment and promotion of Israeli education through summer camps, trips, and youth organizations.

Camp Ramah

Grant in 2017
Camp Ramah provides summer camps, Israel programs that inspire commitment to Jewish life, and develop the next generation of Jewish leaders.

Spertus Institute

Grant in 2017
Spertus College in Chicago, Illinois, has the distinctive mission of offering graduate-level academics, specifically for adult members of the Jewish community. Spertus College awards master’s and doctoral degrees in Jewish Studies. These degrees examine Jewish religion, literature and culture throughout history. The Jewish Studies program prepares students for academic careers in Jewish scholarship. Spertus College also offers a master’s degree in Jewish Professional Studies and one in Nonprofit Management. These degree programs focus on contemporary Jewish culture, and prepare students to work for Judaic organizations. Since Spertus College seeks to enhance cultural awareness as well as academics, the school also hosts many cultural activities. These include: * Author events * Exhibits * Lectures * Films * Performances * Seminars * Workshops Spertus College is also designed for the working adult, so class schedules are flexible. Students may also enroll in online courses or a combination of on-campus and online study. In addition to an admissions application, applicants will need to submit transcripts and an admissions essay, outlining their educational background, work experience and educational goals. Applicants may also apply for financial aid by completing a FAFSA. Loans and grants are the primary source of financial aid.

Jewish Council for Youth Services

Grant in 2017
Jewish Council for Youth Services is a non-profit organization that offers various educational and recreational programs, summer camps, and leadership experiences. The organization helps children develop social and emotional skills, as well as nurture their inner spirit, creativity, and self-assurance.

Prizmah

Grant in 2017
Prizmah is a nonprofit center for Jewish day schools that offers professional development, coaching, and leadership search services.

The Jewish Education Project

Grant in 2017
The Jewish Education Project is a charity organization that brings innovation into Jewish education.

The iCenter

Grant in 2017
The iCenter is a hub that works for the upliftment and promotion of Israeli education through summer camps, trips, and youth organizations.

Onward Israel

Grant in 2017
Start up your future. Our elite resume-building experiences in Israel will move you Onward, providing meaningful internship, fellowship, study, and service-learning opportunities, along with an authentic taste of modern-day Israel.

Hillel International

Grant in 2017
Hillel welcomes students of all backgrounds and fosters an enduring commitment to Jewish life, learning and Israel. As the largest Jewish student organization in the world, Hillel builds connections with emerging adults at more than 550 colleges and universities, and inspires them to direct their own path. During their formative college years, students are challenged to explore, experience, and create vibrant Jewish lives. For nearly a century, Hillel’s network of dedicated student leaders, professionals and volunteers have encouraged generations of young adults to celebrate Jewish learning and living, pursue social justice (tikkun olam and tzedek) and connect to their peers and the global Jewish people. By participating in life-changing trips and campus initiatives, students learn to make a meaningful impact on the future of the Jewish people and the world while they grow intellectually, socially, and spiritually. At the heart of the Hillel network is the Charles and Lynn Schusterman International Center, supporting local Hillels to ensure that we achieve our mission “to enrich the lives of Jewish students so they may enrich the Jewish people and the world.”

Jewish Community High School of the Bay

Grant in 2017
JCHS provides a college preparatory curriculum and an extensive enrichment program

Hadar

Grant in 2016
Hadar is an educational institution that empowers jews to create and sustain vibrant, practicing, egalitarian communities of torah learning, prayer, and service. The institute also organizes short term seminars for jewish leaders of all backgrounds.

Foundation for Jewish Camp

Grant in 2016
Jewish camp has proven to be a highly effective vehicle for Jewish engagement of children, teens, young adults and families. Founded in 1998, Foundation for Jewish Camp is a catalyst for change throughout the field of Jewish Camp, training and inspiring camp leaders, expanding access to Jewish summers—and increasing demand. Foundation for Jewish Camp enhances the Jewish impact of those summers and develops programs to strengthen camps across the Jewish spectrum— including its signature One Happy Camper® program, which has enabled tens of thousands of young people to experience Jewish summers for the first time. Foundation for Jewish Camp works with 250 day and overnight camps, serving approximately 200,000 youth, teens and college-aged counselors across North America.

Eden Village Camp

Grant in 2016
Eden Village Camp is a non-profit organization that offers organic farm pioneering, gourmet, and educational experiences.

Camp Ramah

Grant in 2016
Camp Ramah provides summer camps, Israel programs that inspire commitment to Jewish life, and develop the next generation of Jewish leaders.

Jewish New Teacher Project

Grant in 2016
Jewish New Teacher Project is a non-profit organization that provides support and induction programs to Jewish day school teachers.

Institute for Curriculum Services

Grant in 2016
Institute for Curriculum Services is a non-profit organization that provides K-12 education and instructional materials for students.

Reut USA

Grant in 2016
Reut USA supports and promotes research and programs designed to ensure prosperity and resilience for Israel and the Jewish People

Shalom Hartman Institute

Grant in 2016
Shalom Hartman Institute is a pluralistic research and leadership center

Gann Academy

Grant in 2016
Gann Academy is an independent Jewish high school

Foundation for Jewish Camp

Grant in 2016
Jewish camp has proven to be a highly effective vehicle for Jewish engagement of children, teens, young adults and families. Founded in 1998, Foundation for Jewish Camp is a catalyst for change throughout the field of Jewish Camp, training and inspiring camp leaders, expanding access to Jewish summers—and increasing demand. Foundation for Jewish Camp enhances the Jewish impact of those summers and develops programs to strengthen camps across the Jewish spectrum— including its signature One Happy Camper® program, which has enabled tens of thousands of young people to experience Jewish summers for the first time. Foundation for Jewish Camp works with 250 day and overnight camps, serving approximately 200,000 youth, teens and college-aged counselors across North America.

Prizmah

Grant in 2016
Prizmah is a nonprofit center for Jewish day schools that offers professional development, coaching, and leadership search services.

Israel Institute

Grant in 2015
Israel Institute is a non-profit organization that provides education about modern Israel in all region.

Hadar

Grant in 2015
Hadar is an educational institution that empowers jews to create and sustain vibrant, practicing, egalitarian communities of torah learning, prayer, and service. The institute also organizes short term seminars for jewish leaders of all backgrounds.

Sefaria

Grant in 2015
Sefaria primarily focuses on developing a repository of Jewish texts and their interconnections in Hebrew and translation.

Hillel International

Grant in 2015
Hillel welcomes students of all backgrounds and fosters an enduring commitment to Jewish life, learning and Israel. As the largest Jewish student organization in the world, Hillel builds connections with emerging adults at more than 550 colleges and universities, and inspires them to direct their own path. During their formative college years, students are challenged to explore, experience, and create vibrant Jewish lives. For nearly a century, Hillel’s network of dedicated student leaders, professionals and volunteers have encouraged generations of young adults to celebrate Jewish learning and living, pursue social justice (tikkun olam and tzedek) and connect to their peers and the global Jewish people. By participating in life-changing trips and campus initiatives, students learn to make a meaningful impact on the future of the Jewish people and the world while they grow intellectually, socially, and spiritually. At the heart of the Hillel network is the Charles and Lynn Schusterman International Center, supporting local Hillels to ensure that we achieve our mission “to enrich the lives of Jewish students so they may enrich the Jewish people and the world.”

George Washington University Endowment

Grant in 2015
George Washington University (GWU) is a private research university located in Washington, D.C., founded in 1821. It offers a wide range of higher education services across various fields, including arts, sciences, fine arts, music, accountancy, and business administration. GWU awards both undergraduate and graduate degrees through its several schools, such as the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, the Elliott School of International Affairs, and the School of Business and Public Management. The university has approximately 9,700 full-time undergraduates enrolled in 87 majors, with significant student populations in business, international affairs, and social sciences. GWU also emphasizes global education, with around 900 students participating in study abroad programs in 50 countries each semester. The university is governed by a board of trustees and a president, who oversee its operations and strategic direction. Additionally, GWU manages an endowment fund that supports scholarships and academic initiatives, with its assets handled by the board of trustees.

The iCenter

Grant in 2015
The iCenter is a hub that works for the upliftment and promotion of Israeli education through summer camps, trips, and youth organizations.

Jewish LearningWorks

Grant in 2015
Jewish LearningWorks elevates the field of Jewish education.

Livnot U’Lehibanot

Grant in 2015
Livnot U’Lehibanot as a non-profit educational institution offering programs with hiking, volunteering, and exploring Judaism.

Hebrew Union College, Jewish Institute of Religion

Grant in 2014
Established more than 90 years ago, Hebrew Union College, Jewish Institute of Religion (HUC-JIR)- New York is a school with a rich heritage. The school offers academics through the following divisions: * The Rabbinical School * School of Sacred Music * School of Education * Graduate Studies In addition to the more traditional rabbinical program, Hebrew Union College, Jewish Institute of Religion - New York offers some rather unique degree programs, such as the MA in Religious Education and the DMin in Interfaith Clinical Education. College life at Hebrew Union College, Jewish Institute of Religion - New York is very community-oriented. HUC-JIR New York students grow together in faith through various on-campus and outreach activities. Though tuition at HUC-JIR is not cheap, the school offers substantial institutional assistance. Financial aid at Hebrew Union College, Jewish Institute of Religion - New York includes many scholarships and grants, as well as federal financial aid programs. Because of the array of degree programs offered at Hebrew Union College, Jewish Institute of Religion - New York, admissions requirements may vary. For more information, visit the school’s website.

Foundation for Jewish Camp

Grant in 2014
Jewish camp has proven to be a highly effective vehicle for Jewish engagement of children, teens, young adults and families. Founded in 1998, Foundation for Jewish Camp is a catalyst for change throughout the field of Jewish Camp, training and inspiring camp leaders, expanding access to Jewish summers—and increasing demand. Foundation for Jewish Camp enhances the Jewish impact of those summers and develops programs to strengthen camps across the Jewish spectrum— including its signature One Happy Camper® program, which has enabled tens of thousands of young people to experience Jewish summers for the first time. Foundation for Jewish Camp works with 250 day and overnight camps, serving approximately 200,000 youth, teens and college-aged counselors across North America.

The iCenter

Grant in 2014
The iCenter is a hub that works for the upliftment and promotion of Israeli education through summer camps, trips, and youth organizations.

Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies

Grant in 2014
Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies inspires engagement in Jewish life.

Harold Grinspoon Foundation

Grant in 2014
The Harold Grinspoon Foundation is a private nonprofit organization based in Agawam, Massachusetts, established in 1991. The foundation is dedicated to encouraging young people to achieve their academic and leadership potential. It promotes literacy and early childhood education, rewards excellence in teaching, and supports entrepreneurship among youth. Additionally, the foundation is involved in promoting education and health initiatives in Cambodia. Through various programs and grants, it aims to inspire conversation, instill pride, and foster creativity within diverse communities. The foundation's assets are managed by a Board of Trustees.

Hillel International

Grant in 2014
Hillel welcomes students of all backgrounds and fosters an enduring commitment to Jewish life, learning and Israel. As the largest Jewish student organization in the world, Hillel builds connections with emerging adults at more than 550 colleges and universities, and inspires them to direct their own path. During their formative college years, students are challenged to explore, experience, and create vibrant Jewish lives. For nearly a century, Hillel’s network of dedicated student leaders, professionals and volunteers have encouraged generations of young adults to celebrate Jewish learning and living, pursue social justice (tikkun olam and tzedek) and connect to their peers and the global Jewish people. By participating in life-changing trips and campus initiatives, students learn to make a meaningful impact on the future of the Jewish people and the world while they grow intellectually, socially, and spiritually. At the heart of the Hillel network is the Charles and Lynn Schusterman International Center, supporting local Hillels to ensure that we achieve our mission “to enrich the lives of Jewish students so they may enrich the Jewish people and the world.”

Facing History and Ourselves National Foundation

Grant in 2013
Facing History and Ourselves is an independent non-profit foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts, founded in 1976. The organization focuses on education and professional development, aiming to engage students from diverse backgrounds in critical examinations of racism, prejudice, and antisemitism. By fostering discussions around hatred and bigotry, Facing History and Ourselves seeks to empower young individuals to understand these social issues and take action to prevent them in the future. The foundation operates internationally, promoting the development of informed and humane citizens through its educational programs and resources. The foundation's assets are managed by its board of directors, ensuring effective governance and support for its mission.

Sefaria

Grant in 2013
Sefaria primarily focuses on developing a repository of Jewish texts and their interconnections in Hebrew and translation.

Hebrew Union College, Jewish Institute of Religion

Grant in 2013
Established more than 90 years ago, Hebrew Union College, Jewish Institute of Religion (HUC-JIR)- New York is a school with a rich heritage. The school offers academics through the following divisions: * The Rabbinical School * School of Sacred Music * School of Education * Graduate Studies In addition to the more traditional rabbinical program, Hebrew Union College, Jewish Institute of Religion - New York offers some rather unique degree programs, such as the MA in Religious Education and the DMin in Interfaith Clinical Education. College life at Hebrew Union College, Jewish Institute of Religion - New York is very community-oriented. HUC-JIR New York students grow together in faith through various on-campus and outreach activities. Though tuition at HUC-JIR is not cheap, the school offers substantial institutional assistance. Financial aid at Hebrew Union College, Jewish Institute of Religion - New York includes many scholarships and grants, as well as federal financial aid programs. Because of the array of degree programs offered at Hebrew Union College, Jewish Institute of Religion - New York, admissions requirements may vary. For more information, visit the school’s website.

George Washington University Endowment

Grant in 2013
George Washington University (GWU) is a private research university located in Washington, D.C., founded in 1821. It offers a wide range of higher education services across various fields, including arts, sciences, fine arts, music, accountancy, and business administration. GWU awards both undergraduate and graduate degrees through its several schools, such as the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, the Elliott School of International Affairs, and the School of Business and Public Management. The university has approximately 9,700 full-time undergraduates enrolled in 87 majors, with significant student populations in business, international affairs, and social sciences. GWU also emphasizes global education, with around 900 students participating in study abroad programs in 50 countries each semester. The university is governed by a board of trustees and a president, who oversee its operations and strategic direction. Additionally, GWU manages an endowment fund that supports scholarships and academic initiatives, with its assets handled by the board of trustees.

Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies

Grant in 2013
Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies inspires engagement in Jewish life.

The Helen Diller Institute for Jewish Law and Israel Studies

Grant in 2013
The Helen Diller Institute for Jewish Law and Israel Studies is an educational institution focused on instructing individuals in the fields of Israel and various aspects of Jewish studies. The Institute is one of the faculties of UC Berkeley.

The iCenter

Grant in 2013
The iCenter is a hub that works for the upliftment and promotion of Israeli education through summer camps, trips, and youth organizations.

Columbia University

Grant in 2012
Columbia University, a prestigious research institution and Ivy League school in New York City, is dedicated to advancing knowledge across all disciplines. It manages its endowment through the Columbia Investment Management Company (IMC), a wholly-owned subsidiary established in 2002. The IMC, led by an executive management team, oversees the bulk of the university's endowment, excluding real estate holdings and certain charitable giving vehicles. The earnings from these investments support various academic and public service programs, including scholarships, professorships, fellowships, and basic research. The university's endowment is ultimately governed by the board of trustees.

The Helen Diller Institute for Jewish Law and Israel Studies

Grant in 2012
The Helen Diller Institute for Jewish Law and Israel Studies is an educational institution focused on instructing individuals in the fields of Israel and various aspects of Jewish studies. The Institute is one of the faculties of UC Berkeley.

Marlene Meyerson JCC

Grant in 2012
The Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan creates opportunities for people to connect, grow, and learn within an ever-changing Jewish landscape.

Hadar

Grant in 2012
Hadar is an educational institution that empowers jews to create and sustain vibrant, practicing, egalitarian communities of torah learning, prayer, and service. The institute also organizes short term seminars for jewish leaders of all backgrounds.

Hebrew Union College, Jewish Institute of Religion

Grant in 2012
Established more than 90 years ago, Hebrew Union College, Jewish Institute of Religion (HUC-JIR)- New York is a school with a rich heritage. The school offers academics through the following divisions: * The Rabbinical School * School of Sacred Music * School of Education * Graduate Studies In addition to the more traditional rabbinical program, Hebrew Union College, Jewish Institute of Religion - New York offers some rather unique degree programs, such as the MA in Religious Education and the DMin in Interfaith Clinical Education. College life at Hebrew Union College, Jewish Institute of Religion - New York is very community-oriented. HUC-JIR New York students grow together in faith through various on-campus and outreach activities. Though tuition at HUC-JIR is not cheap, the school offers substantial institutional assistance. Financial aid at Hebrew Union College, Jewish Institute of Religion - New York includes many scholarships and grants, as well as federal financial aid programs. Because of the array of degree programs offered at Hebrew Union College, Jewish Institute of Religion - New York, admissions requirements may vary. For more information, visit the school’s website.

The Wexner Foundation

Grant in 2012
The Wexner Foundation is a nonprofit organization based in New Albany, Ohio, established in 1983. It is dedicated to the development of Jewish professional and volunteer leaders in North America, as well as public leaders in Israel. The foundation offers leadership development training programs aimed at enhancing the skills and effectiveness of these leaders within their communities and organizations. The management of the foundation's assets is overseen by an executive management team, ensuring effective governance and support for its mission.

Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies

Grant in 2012
Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies inspires engagement in Jewish life.
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