Talkisrael Foundation

Michael and Andrea Leven Family Foundation

Wilmington, DE

The Michael and Andrea Leven Family Foundation funds Jewish education, leadership and mentorship, scholarships, Israel-related initiatives, and charitable organizations. In 2024, grants ranged from $5,000 to $250,000, with a median of $66,250; funding went to organizations in multiple states, led by New York, Georgia, and Florida. It supports only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

The House of Ruach

Irvine, CA

The Sloan Family Foundation

Jupiter, FL

Jewish Federation of Delaware Inc

Wilmington, DE

The Federation funds Jewish community services, education, cultural and campus programs, scholarships, and some organizations serving the global Jewish community, including Israel. In 2025, grants ranged from $5,024 to $384,000, with a median of $10,875; most funding went to Delaware and New York recipients. It accepts applications at any time for Holocaust education grants, which generally do not exceed $2,500; unsolicited requests for other grants are not addressed.

Robert and Michelle Diener Foundation

Dallas, TX

The Robert and Michelle Diener Foundation supports religious organizations, Jewish education, education, health care, and medical services, with most 2024 grant dollars going to recipients in New York and Florida. Grants ranged from $350 to $413,310, with a median of $18,000. It accepts unsolicited requests on a rolling basis and has no formal deadlines or specific application forms.

Adelson Family Foundation

Needham, MA

The Adelson Family Foundation supports Jewish and Israeli causes, including education, Israel advocacy, Holocaust awareness, health, social services, and welfare, primarily in Israel and the United States. Its 2024 grants ranged from $6,753 to $10.85 million, with a median of $100,000. It funds preselected organizations only and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Samis Foundation

Seattle, WA

SAMIS Foundation funds intensive Jewish education and youth programs in Washington State, including day schools, overnight camps, teen Israel experiences, and youth enrichment, as well as initiatives in Israel focused on education, social needs, immigration, archaeology, and wildlife. Its 2024 grants ranged from $180 to $1.64 million, with a median of $20,000. It does not accept unsolicited requests; grants are by invitation only.

Jewish Federation of Detroit

Bloomfield Hills, MI

The Jewish Federation of Detroit funds nonprofits and programs serving Jewish communities in Metro Detroit, Israel, and globally, including family services, education, youth, community safety, and humanitarian relief. Its 2025 grants had a median award of $40,000, while specific programs offer grants such as up to $10,000 or $10,000–$35,000. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta Inc

Atlanta, GA

The Federation funds Jewish education and engagement, community-building, care for people in need, safety, and work connected to Israel and Jewish communities worldwide, with a focus on Greater Atlanta. Its 2025 grants ranged from $2,000 to $4.68 million, with a median of $18,489; some programs accept applications, while core, domestic, and global partner allocations are by invitation only.

Joseph and Rae Gann Charitable

Bal Harbour, FL

The foundation supports Jewish education, community organizations, and institutions connected with Israel, with most 2025 grant dollars going to Massachusetts and others primarily to New York and Ohio. In 2025 it awarded 237 grants, ranging from $50 to $200,000, with a median of $600. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

The Shimon Ben Joseph Foundation

San Francisco, CA

The Shimon Ben Joseph Foundation funds Jewish learning, leadership, and new approaches to Jewish life for children, youth, and young adults, including educational experiences in Israel and other Jewish settings. Its 2024 grants ranged from $1,800 to $4 million, with a median of $49,000. It supports work in the United States and does not accept unsolicited funding requests; grants are by invitation.

Houston Jewish Community Foundation

Houston, TX

The Houston Jewish Community Foundation funds community needs, education, youth, older adults, basic needs, health, and other charitable projects, with a strong focus on Houston and Greater Houston; its broader grantmaking also reaches organizations nationally. Its 2025 grants had a median of $14,000, while its 2024 competitive community-grant cycle awarded over $227,000 to 30 organizations. It accepts unsolicited requests through its community-grant program, starting with a Grant Abstract.