How much funding does Jewish Pride Fund (Giving Circle) provide?

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When is the deadline for Jewish Pride Fund (Giving Circle)?

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Who is eligible for Jewish Pride Fund (Giving Circle)?

Eligible applicants: LGBTQ+ Jewish individuals and allies.

How often is Jewish Pride Fund (Giving Circle) offered?

Jewish Pride Fund (Giving Circle) runs on an annual cycle.

Jewish Pride Fund (Giving Circle)

The Donald and Carole Chaiken Foundation

Foundation Annual Grants for LGBTQ Nonprofits Grants for Jewish Nonprofits

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

LGBTQ+ Jewish individuals and allies

Other requirements

Minimum donation: $1,800 to join
All members have equal voting rights regardless of donation amount

Overview

Jewish Pride Fund

A Federation-supported giving circle pioneering an innovative model for Jewish LGBTQ+ philanthropy. Members come together to discuss shared values, learn about inspirational organizations, and donate collectively.

Geographic Scope: Bay Area and Israel

Focus Areas:

LGBTQ+ community support
Israeli organizations strengthening LGBTQ+ communities
Local Bay Area organizations fostering belonging and combating antisemitism
Intersection of Jewish and LGBTQ+ communities

Eligibility:

LGBTQ+ Jewish individuals and allies
Minimum donation: $1,800 to join
All members have equal voting rights regardless of donation amount

Key Features:

As of May 2024: granted $267,115+ to over 18 unique organizations
Several organizations have received funding 3-4 times since inception
Over $100,000 in total grants made during lifetime
Accessible philanthropic model with low barrier to entry
One-vote-per-member structure regardless of donation size
Focuses on newer, smaller, or niche organizations
Recently pivoted post-October 7 to emphasize local Bay Area organizations addressing antisemitism and community belonging

Recent Grantees (2021):

Beit Dror (Israeli LGBTQ+ youth shelter)
Jewish Baby Network

What The Donald and Carole Chaiken Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 39
Total given: $5.12M
Median grant: $50K
Range: $6,000–$2.5M

By dollars: California 68%, New York 21%, District of Columbia 5%. Top recipient cities: New York, NY; San Francisco, CA; Berkeley, CA.
32% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
8% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

Jewish Community Center of the East Bay · Berkeley, CA

Capital campaign

$2.5M
Center for Reproductive Rights · New York, NY

General purposes

$190K
Planned Parenthood Northern California · Concord, CA

General purposes

$140K
PEF Israel Endowment Funds Inc · New York, NY

Israel religious action center (irac)

$135K
California Homebuilding Foundation · Sacramento, CA

Unrestricted funds towards the bita program

$109K