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Edith and Herbert Stehberg Grant Fund of the DJCF

Dallas Jewish Community Foundation

Funding Amount

US $2,560

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Overview

The Edith and Herbert Stehberg Grant Fund, established in 1993 by the Dallas Jewish Community Foundation, provides four awards of $2,185 to assist local undergraduate students at accredited institutions. This fund aims to support students in achieving their academic goals by offering essential financial aid during their studies, thereby fostering educational advancement within the Greater Dallas Jewish community.

Dallas Jewish Community Foundation
The Dallas Jewish Community Foundation (DJCF) is a philanthropic organization dedicated to strengthening and empowering the Greater Dallas Jewish community and the broader region through strategic charitable giving. Established to help individuals, families, and organizations achieve their philanthropic goals, the Foundation manages a wide range of donor-advised funds, endowments, scholarships, and community grants that support education, social services, health, Jewish life, and cultural enrichment.
DJCF’s mission emphasizes tikkun olam—repairing the world—by fostering generosity, ensuring the long-term sustainability of vital community institutions, and improving quality of life for people of all backgrounds. Guided by Jewish values, the Foundation serves as a trusted partner in philanthropy, connecting donors with meaningful causes, supporting innovative programs, and investing in initiatives that create lasting, positive impact throughout Greater Dallas and beyond.
The Edith and Herbert Stehberg Grant Fund, established in 1993, provides four awards to support local undergraduate students attending any accredited institution of higher education. Created by the trustees of the Edith and Herbert Stehberg Charitable Trust, the fund is designed to help students pursue their academic goals by offering meaningful financial assistance during their undergraduate studies.

What Dallas Jewish Community Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
579
Total given
$52.91M
Median grant
$19K
Range
$5,100–$9.9M
  • By dollars: Texas 51%, Indiana 19%, New York 14%. Top recipient cities: Dallas, TX; New York, NY; Austin, TX.
  • 4% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 41% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

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    $2.26M

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Jewish

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