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Jewish Pride Fund (Giving Circle)

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Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Jewish Pride Fund

Overview: A Federation-supported giving circle founded in January 2018, the longest-running Federation giving circle.

Mission: Honors members' whole selves by providing a space for LGBTQ+ Jews to bring their full identities, pairing Jewish and LGBTQ+ identities together.

Focus Areas:

  • LGBTQ+ community support

  • Israeli organizations strengthening shared society

  • Local community organizations fostering belonging and addressing antisemitism

  • Organizations serving the intersection of Jewish and LGBTQ+ communities

    • Geographic Scope:

  • Israel (Israeli organizations)

  • Bay Area (local organizations)

    • Key Statistics:

  • As of May 2024: $267,115 in total grants to over 18 unique organizations

  • Several organizations have received funding three to four times since inception

  • Minimum donation to join: $1,800

  • Over $100,000 in grants made during fund's lifetime

    • Governance:

  • All members, regardless of donation amount, get one equal vote

  • Democratic decision-making structure

    • Target Organizations:

  • Newer, smaller, or "niche" organizations that may have difficulty securing grants from large foundations

  • Under-the-radar organizations serving the Jewish and LGBTQ+ communities

    • Contact: Danielle Meshorer for more information

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    jewishlgbtqnonprofits

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