JFSL: Staenberg Anything Grants

JFSL: Staenberg Anything Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Jewish Federation of St. Louis
Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000
Last Updated: May 12, 2025

Summary

The Staenberg Family Foundation, established in 2005, supports local Jewish organizations through Anything Grants, ranging from $1,000 to $5,000. These grants aim to enhance the Jewish community in St. Louis by funding specific projects, infrastructure, and programs. The foundation promotes values of Tzedakah and Tikkun Olam, encouraging community involvement and legacy building. Eligible applicants must be Jewish non-profit agencies with 501(c)3 status, ensuring impactful contributions to the community.

Overview

History of the Staenberg Family Foundation The Staenberg Family Foundation was founded in 2005 by Michael and Carol Staenberg as a supporting foundation of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis. As such, it supports projects and programs that meet the mission of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis, which is to mobilize resources needed to preserve and enhance Jewish life in St. Louis, in Israel and around the world. The Staenbergs chose to establish the Foundation in this manner because they believe that the Jewish Federation of St. Louis’ mission is consistent with their family values as Jews. Tzedakah (righteousness) and Tikkun Olam (repairing the world) are values that have guided the Jewish people and guide the Staenberg family. They also wanted to set an example of giving for the community and their immediate family. “Tzedakah is basic to Judaism. We want to teach the next generation the importance of giving back,” stated Michael Staenberg. The Staenberg family hopes that their actions will inspire others to give back to the community. Staenberg Family Foundation Anything Grants Anything Grants support projects, infrastructure, and programs of local Jewish organizations. Goals of Anything Grants Contribute to local agencies that help create a thriving Jewish community in St. Louis. Leave a lasting legacy by spreading tangible acts of goodwill throughout the St. Louis Jewish community. Encourage other members of the local Jewish community to support important initiatives, projects and organizations. Eligible Grant Applications could be for anything, including: Hiring a nonprofit consultantPurchasing technologyStaff/Board professional developmentBuilding beautification/improvementMay also be programmatic, but since this may be a one-time grant, we encourage grants for specific one-time needs Funding Grants will range from $1,000 to $5,000 (so your project budget cannot exceed $10,000).The request should be for 50% of your projected program budget – you must articulate how the other 50% will be raised. Grantees will be required to provide evidence of the matching funds that were raised. These must be new dollars – not from an operating budget or previously raised/committed funds. Your request should not be part of a larger campaign. We want to fund projects that can be accomplished with our contribution as half of the project budget.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Grants will be given to Jewish non-profit agencies, organizations or synagogues in the St. Louis community.All applicants must have a 501(c)3 tax status.

Ineligibility

No individuals or for-profit businesses.