Jewish Community Fund (JCF)

Jewish Community Fund (JCF)

Overview: The Jewish Community Fund is the core of the Jewish Federation's Annual Campaign and provides unrestricted dollars to support institutions that promote Jewish engagement and support those in need locally, in Israel and around the world.

Geographic Scope: Greater Philadelphia, Israel, and globally

Mission Alignment: Organizations must share the Jewish Federation's values by offering programs and services that:

Sustain members of the community

Strengthen connections to Jewish life

Promote universal responsibility for Jews in Israel and globally

Focus Areas - Three Mission Pillars:

Caring For Those In Need Locally

• Self-Sufficiency
• Food Security and Basic Needs
• Older Adults and Holocaust Survivors

Supporting Israel And Global Jewry

• Religious Pluralism
• Social Cohesion and Inclusion
• Food Security and Basic Needs
• Security and Resilience
• Engaging with Israel and Globally
• Older Adults and Holocaust Survivors

Securing A Vibrant Jewish Future

• Jewish Education
• Jewish Engagement
• Combating Antisemitism and Ensuring Communal Security

Funding Amount: In FY 2026, over $7.2 million was awarded through the JCF

Application Process: At the opening of each fiscal year, grant requests go through an in-depth vetting process led by the Jewish Federation's professional staff in Philadelphia and in their Israel office. Each fund has a committee of lay leaders who review and approve final grant awards.

Contact: grants@jewishphilly.org