Isaac and Cilly Ziering Foundation

Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago

Chicago, IL

The Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago funds human services, Jewish education and community programs, crisis response, and support for Israel and Jewish communities worldwide, primarily through Chicago-area agencies and initiatives. In 2025, its grants had a median of about $20,000, though awards ranged widely; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Burbury Elm Foundation

Boston, MA

Jewish Foundation of Memphis

Memphis, TN

The Jewish Foundation of Memphis primarily supports qualified nonprofit member organizations, especially Jewish agencies, congregations, and schools, across religious, education, health and welfare, and community development programs. Its 2025 grants had a median of $17,265, though awards ranged widely; giving is concentrated in Tennessee, particularly Memphis. The website does not specify an application process for unsolicited requests.

The Fred & Suzan Ehrman Foundation

The Fred & Suzan Ehrman Foundation supports a range of charitable organizations, including Jewish education and services, health and emergency response, and arts and culture. In 2025, grants ranged from $100 to $36,000, with a median of $2,000; most funding went to New York, followed by New Jersey and Connecticut, with smaller amounts in Washington, D.C., and Illinois. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Feldman Family Foundation Inc

Teaneck, NJ

The foundation’s grants support Jewish education and religious organizations, Israel-related services, and emergency medical response, primarily in New York and New Jersey. In 2025, grants ranged from $3,000 to $93,000, with a median of $15,000. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Micah Philanthropies

Agawam, MA

Micah Philanthropies supports organizations and programs that make traditional Judaism relevant and accessible, including Jewish education, women’s Torah leadership, Israel advocacy, and community partnerships. Its 2024 grants ranged from $5,000 to $1,075,000, with a median of $50,000, and went primarily to organizations in New York and Connecticut. It funds only preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

The David Berg Foundation Inc

New York, NY

The foundation supports Jewish institutions and heritage, Jewish history and cultural collections, legal services for underserved communities, and services for older adults, primarily in New York, with work also across the United States, Israel, and Europe. Its 2024 grants ranged from $1,000 to $250,000, with a median of $25,000. It funds preselected organizations only and does not accept unsolicited requests.

FJC

New York, NY

FJC supports nonprofits and fiscally sponsored charitable projects across areas including arts, education, social services, health, religion, and the environment, with grantmaking concentrated in New York and also reaching other U.S. states. In 2025, grants had a median of $17,200 and ranged from $5,040 to $2.8 million. The profile does not state whether FJC accepts unsolicited grant requests.

Americares Foundation Inc

Stamford, CT

Americares funds health care organizations and programs focused on disaster preparedness and recovery, access to medicines and medical supplies, and community health services. In 2025, its grants ranged from $5,073 to $3.86 million, with a median of about $58,700; it works in the United States and internationally, reaching an average of 80 countries each year. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

American Savings Foundation Inc

New Britain, CT

The foundation funds education, human services, and arts and culture, especially programs serving children, youth, and families, with a primary focus on New Britain and Waterbury and grants across 64 Connecticut towns. In 2025, its grants ranged from $238 to $150,000, with a median of $1,750; it also offers Community Grants of up to $5,000.

Hartford Foundation for Public Giving

Hartford, CT

The Greater Hartford Gives Foundation funds nonprofits, agencies, and scholarships, with priorities including equity, social and economic mobility, community wellbeing, civic engagement, and arts and culture. Its 2024 itemized grants had a median of about $21,600, with awards ranging from about $5,000 to $2.48 million, and it primarily serves 29 towns in Greater Hartford. It offers annual, priority-aligned grant opportunities; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Eversource Energy Foundation Inc

Hartford, CT

The Eversource Energy Foundation funds U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on basic needs, education, environmental stewardship, community engagement, and economic or workforce development. It gives in Eversource’s service territory in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire; its 2024 median grant was $2,000, though awards ranged from $250 to $700,000.