Jewish Federation Real Estate Fund (JFRE)
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
Foundation
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Geography
- In the Greater Philadelphia region
Other requirements
- New acquisition
- New construction
- Substantial expansion of existing property
- Rehabilitation of an existing service/construction
Overview
The JFRE Fund significantly contributes toward tangible and enduring capital needs aligned with the Jewish Federation's priorities.
Eligible Projects:
- New acquisition
- New construction
- Substantial expansion of existing property
- Rehabilitation of an existing service/construction
- Replacement or renovation of a deteriorated capital asset
Project Focus: Projects that:
- Enhance the quality of Jewish community life
- Contribute to usable community infrastructure
- Serve as a resource for children, youth, and adults
Geographic Scope: Jewish communities in the Greater Philadelphia region. Israeli agencies seeking JFRE funding will be considered on an invite-only basis.
How to Apply
Application Process
1. Submit application according to JFRE Fund grant application guidelines
2. Committee reviews capital project proposals
3. Awards approved for qualified projects
For detailed guidelines and to apply, visit the Jewish Federation Real Estate Fund grant application guidelines page or contact grants@jewishphilly.org
What Foundation for Jewish Day Schools of Greater Philadelphia actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 33
- Total given
- $17.56M
- Median grant
- $41K
- Range
- $1,372–$3M
- By dollars: Pennsylvania 100%. Top recipient cities: Philadelphia, PA; Wynnewood, PA; Merion Station, PA.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 0% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
Morris and Rose Caskey Torah Academy of Greater Philadelphia · Wynnewood, PA
Education - scholarships
$3M
Jack M Barrack Hebrew Academy · Bryn Mawr, PA
Education - scholarships
$2.44M
Raymond & Ruth Perelman Jewish Day School · Wynnewood, PA
Education - scholarships
$2.35M
Politz Hebrew Academy · Philadelphia, PA
Education - scholarships
$2M
Kohelet Yeshiva High School · Merion Station, PA
Education - scholarships
$1.7M
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Jewish
- Capital
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