Jewish Pride Fund (JPF)

A Federation-supported giving circle committed to supporting the intersecting needs, values, and interests of the LGBTQ+ and Jewish communities.

Geographic Scope: Bay Area, nationally, and in Israel

Mission: Support LGBTQ+ and Jewish communities through collective philanthropy

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

Focus Areas:

• Organizations serving LGBTQ+ Jews and LGBTQ+ community
• LGBTQ+ history and archive projects
• Support services for LGBTQ+ individuals and families
• Organizations serving at the intersection of Jewish and LGBTQ+ communities
• Israel-based LGBTQ+ organizations

Key Statistics (as of 2024):

• Founded: January 2018
• Total grants awarded: $267,115
• Number of organizations funded: 18+ unique organizations
• Several organizations have received funding 3-4 times

Recent Grantees (2022):

• The GLBT Historical Society
• Sephardic-Mizrahi Q Network
• Tehila (Israel)
• Ma'avarim (Israel)
• Jerusalem Open House (Israel)
• Beit Dror (Israel)

Member Benefits:

• Regular meetings to consider grant applications
• Site visits to grantees (including Israel trips)
• Opportunity to meet beneficiaries and organization leaders
• Connection to like-minded community members
• Voice in shaping fund direction based on community goals and values