Gemach of Jackson Inc

Ralph J Harary Foundation Inc

New York, NY

The foundation supports religious and educational institutions and community-service organizations, including work in health support, youth mentoring, and children’s services. Its 2024 grants ranged from $101 to $558,200, with a median of $1,048, and 81% of grant dollars went to New York recipients, 16% to New Jersey, and 3% to Florida. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago

Chicago, IL

The Jewish Federation of Metropolitan funds human services, education, community programs, Jewish life, and crisis relief in the Chicago area, as well as support for Israel and Jewish communities worldwide. Its 2025 grants ranged from about $5,000 to $27.4 million, with a median of about $20,000. Unsolicited requests are not addressed for the Federation overall; its separate Jewish Women’s Foundation accepts letters of intent, with proposals by invitation only.

The Amin and Lillian Adjmi Foundation

New York, NY

The foundation primarily supports education, including schools, religious educational institutions, and Jewish organizations. In 2021, its 368 grants ranged from $100 to $151,000, with a median of $2,600, and most funding went to New York and New Jersey recipients. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA

The Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles supports human services, health, education, Jewish life, arts and culture, and nonprofit capacity and facilities, with grants in Los Angeles, Israel, and beyond. Its 2024 itemized grants had a median of $25,000, though amounts varied widely. General Community grants are invitation-only and do not accept unsolicited requests; all 2025 grantmaking is by invitation only.

The Tzedakah Fund

Baltimore, MD

The Tzedakah Fund supports charitable organizations, with 2024 grants often benefiting Jewish religious and educational programs and services for Jewish communities. Its 82 grants ranged from $80 to $273,080, with a median of $3,000; most funding went to New York, Maryland, and New Jersey. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Schwartz Foundation Trust

Freehold, NJ

The Alliance for Education Inc

Tamarac, FL

The Alliance for Education supports tuition, dormitory and related costs, and after-school programs at nonprofit schools and religious organizations. In 2024, grants ranged from $6,000 to $846,797, with a median of $9,911; most funding went to Florida, with additional grants in several other states. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

Princeton, NJ

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation funds work to improve health and health equity in the United States, including health policy, community health, prevention, and social justice. In 2024, its grants ranged from $125 to $12.15 million, with a median of $40,000, and went to recipients across multiple states. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Community Foundation of New Jersey

Morristown, NJ

The Community Foundation of New Jersey supports nonprofits and projects across arts, education, environment, health and human services, and social welfare. Its 2024 itemized grants had a median of about $19,800, though awards varied widely; funding went to organizations in multiple states, with 32% of itemized grant dollars going to New Jersey. It accepts applications for specific opportunities, and its FAQ encourages eligible New Jersey 501(c)(3) nonprofits to apply; requirements vary by opportunity.

Crane Fund for Widows and Children

Englewood Cliffs, NJ

The Crane Fund for Widows and Children supports local charities, agencies, and schools addressing needs such as food insecurity, housing, education, health, environmental protection, and animal welfare in communities where Crane Company operates or its associates have connections. In 2024, grants ranged from $2,000 to $45,000, with a median of $4,500; it funds organizations in multiple states. The fund contributes only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Community Food Bank Of New Jersey Inc

Hillside, NJ

The Community Food Bank of New Jersey funds community organizations addressing hunger and food insecurity, including food distribution, nutrition, and related support programs. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,660 to $399,494, with a median of $20,000; nearly all funding went to organizations in New Jersey. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

The Hyde and Watson Foundation

Warren Township, NJ

The Hyde and Watson Foundation funds one-time capital needs—such as construction, renovations, equipment, and furnishings—for eligible nonprofits working in human services, education, health, arts and culture, and the environment. Most grants are $5,000–$20,000, and it primarily serves New York City and Essex, Morris, and Union counties in New Jersey; the profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.