Goldman Fund: Jewish Community Grant

The Lisa and Douglas Goldman Fund, a private foundation established in 1992, is dedicated to enhancing the Jewish community by awarding grants that foster inclusivity and vibrancy. The fund invites proposals from organizations committed to combating antisemitism and supporting progressive initiatives such as climate action and reproductive rights. Eligible applicants must hold 501(c)(3) status and can submit one request per year, focusing on projects in the San Francisco Bay Area or nationally.

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Letter of Inquiry - if your organization and project are aligned with the priorities and interests of the Lisa and Douglas Goldman Fund. If you think your project is a good fit, submit a Letter of Inquiry according to the guidelines on this website.Full Proposal - Invite Only - Applicants will be invited via email to submit a Proposal if their Letter of Inquiry moves to the next stage.The Goldman Fund Board considers grant requests four times per year – typically once each quarter.
Within its grantmaking areas, the Goldman Fund strives to be responsive and flexible and make informed and responsible grants to support qualified projects.
Goal: Ensure a more vibrant, inclusive, and safe Jewish community.Geographic Area: San Francisco Bay Area and/or projects that are implemented nationally.This program area does not currently accept applications for projects that are implemented in a single region other than the San Francisco Bay Area.Strategies:Combat antisemitism and discrimination against Israel by advancing education, advocacy, and communication about Jews, Judaism, and Israel.
Engage the Jewish community in combatting climate change, expanding access to voting, preventing gun violence, and protecting reproductive health and rights.
Support innovative, experiential projects that enhance Judaism’s relevance in contemporary life.
The Goldman Fund considers requests by invitation only from organizations in the following fields:

• Health & Recreation
• San Francisco Bay Area Institutions & Projects
• Special Projects & Initiatives

Eligibility

In order to be considered for a grant from the Lisa and Douglas Goldman Fund, an organization must be classified as a public charity and have 501(c)(3) status from the Internal Revenue Service or have a fiscal agent with 501(c)(3) status.
Each organization may submit only one request per year for consideration.

Ineligibility

In keeping with the values of the Goldman Fund’s Board of Directors, grants will not be awarded to organizations that advocate for, engage in, or endorse policies or actions that are antisemitic or question the legitimacy of Israel as a secure, independent, and democratic Jewish state.
The Fund rarely provides support for 100% of a project’s budget.
The Goldman Fund will not consider applications for deficit budgets, grants to individuals, academic research, events, conferences, or documentaries and films.
An organization may not apply for multiple grants at the same time.