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Overview

Jewish Pride Fund (Giving Circle)

Status: Active giving circle, longest-running Federation giving circle (founded January 2018)

Geographic Scope: Bay Area, national, and Israel focus

Mission: Support the intersecting needs, values, and interests of the LGBTQ+ and Jewish communities

Membership: 27 members composed of successful professionals, established mentors, proud Jews, and engaged community members

Funding Focus:

  • LGBTQ+ Jewish organizations and communities

  • Support for LGBTQ+ individuals and families

  • Organizations serving at the intersection of Jewish and LGBTQ+ communities
  • Total Grantmaking (as of May 2024): $267,115 to 18+ unique organizations, with several receiving grants 3-4 times since inception

    Recent Grantees (2022):

  • The GLBT Historical Society

  • Sephardic-Mizrahi Q Network

  • Tehila (Israel)

  • Ma'avarim (Israel)

  • Jerusalem Open House (Israel)

  • Beit Dror (Israel)
  • Member Engagement:

  • Members gather regularly to consider grant applications

  • Alignment with JPF's vision and mission

  • Site visits and trips to Israel to witness grantee work

  • Member recognition that these are lifesaving philanthropic efforts
  • Contact: Danielle Meshorer, Director of Collaborative Philanthropy

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    Fields of Work

    jewishlgbtqnonprofits

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