Jewish Senior Services Supporting Organization

The Jewish Federations of North America Inc

New York, NY

The Jewish Federations of North America funds Jewish community services and infrastructure, security, Israel-related work, humanitarian relief, health and social services, and education and vocational training in North America, Israel, and other countries. Its 2025 grants had a median of $75,000, though awards varied widely; most reported grant dollars went to recipients in New York.

Schimberg Family Charitable Foundation

Cincinnati, OH

The Toots Foundation

Cincinnati, OH

Me & FJ Callahan Foundation

Chagrin Falls, OH

The ME & FJ Callahan Foundation funds higher education, the arts, and social services, including leadership development, with grants supporting capital projects, operations, and specific programs. Its 2024 grants ranged from $2,500 to $850,000, with a median of $10,000; it primarily supports nonprofits in seven Northeast Ohio counties. It accepts applications from eligible nonprofits, with a September 30, 2026 deadline.

Jewish Federation of Columbus

Columbus, OH

Jewish Federation of Columbus funds Jewish community organizations, programs, education, social services, security, and Israel and overseas partners, with a focus on Columbus and broader Jewish communities. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,193 to $1,476,148, with a median award of $50,000; the available information does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Byrne Family Foundation Trust

Dallas, TX

The Byrne Family Foundation Trust primarily funds education for children and educators, along with domestic animal welfare, in Dallas County, Texas, and Summit County, Utah. Its 2024 grants ranged from $1,000 to $200,000, with a median of $7,807; its Fast Track program offers up to $10,000 for urgent needs. A brief application is available for Fast Track grants; the profile does not specify whether it accepts unsolicited requests for other grants.

Encova Foundation of Ohio

Columbus, OH

The foundation supports community improvement, education, wellness, children’s success, and industry initiatives, with most 2024 grant dollars going to Ohio communities where Encova associates work and live. Its 2024 grants ranged from $500 to $250,000, with a median of $3,500. It accepts requests by letter, with no deadline stated.

Frankel Family Charitable Trust

Blue Ash, OH

The trust’s grants have supported religious and educational organizations, policy and research institutes, and groups addressing Israel and the Middle East. In 2025, grants ranged from $500 to $13,900, with a median of $5,000, and went to organizations in multiple states, especially DC, NY, and OH. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

The Lappin Foundation

Matlacha Isles, FL

The Lappin Foundation supports charitable and community organizations, including schools, food, health, and religious organizations. Its 2025 grants ranged from $300 to $15,785, with a median of $3,438, and went to organizations in several states, primarily New York and Florida. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Boris & Renee Joffe Foundation Inc

Buffalo, NY

Wood-Byer Foundation

Cincinnati, OH

The Wood-Byer Foundation supports charitable organizations working in education, food assistance, health and bereavement, and community services, with most of its 2025 grants going to Ohio. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median of $3,000. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo

Sylvania, OH

The Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo funds programs and services supporting the health, welfare, education, spiritual life, and continuity of the Jewish community, including local and broader Jewish causes. In 2024, it made 33 grants ranging from $5,018 to $134,375, with a median of $10,000; its service area is Northwest Ohio and parts of Southeast Michigan, though grants also went to organizations in other states. No policy on unsolicited requests is stated.