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Joe H. Golman Leadership and Community Service Scholarship Fund of the DJCF Grant

Dallas Jewish Community Foundation

Funding Amount

US $1,950

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Overview

The Joe H. Golman Leadership and Community Service Scholarship Fund, established by the Dallas Jewish Community Foundation, honors the legacy of community leader Joe H. Golman. This $1,000 scholarship supports local Jewish high school seniors who exhibit strong leadership potential and active community participation. By empowering these young leaders, the fund aims to foster a new generation dedicated to community service and educational achievement, reinforcing the values of philanthropy and social responsibility.

Dallas Jewish Community Foundation
The Dallas Jewish Community Foundation (DJCF) is a philanthropic organization dedicated to strengthening and empowering the Greater Dallas Jewish community and the broader region through strategic charitable giving. Established to help individuals, families, and organizations achieve their philanthropic goals, the Foundation manages a wide range of donor-advised funds, endowments, scholarships, and community grants that support education, social services, health, Jewish life, and cultural enrichment.
DJCF’s mission emphasizes tikkun olam—repairing the world—by fostering generosity, ensuring the long-term sustainability of vital community institutions, and improving quality of life for people of all backgrounds. Guided by Jewish values, the Foundation serves as a trusted partner in philanthropy, connecting donors with meaningful causes, supporting innovative programs, and investing in initiatives that create lasting, positive impact throughout Greater Dallas and beyond.
Joe H. Golman Leadership and Community Service Scholarship Fund of the DJCF
This scholarship was created by Hal and Janine Jayson in memory of Joe H. Golman (obm)—a respected community leader—supports local Jewish high school seniors who have demonstrated strong leadership potential and active community involvement. The award honors Golman’s legacy of service by empowering young leaders as they pursue their educational goals.

What Dallas Jewish Community Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
579
Total given
$52.91M
Median grant
$19K
Range
$5,100–$9.9M
  • By dollars: Texas 51%, Indiana 19%, New York 14%. Top recipient cities: Dallas, TX; New York, NY; Austin, TX.
  • 4% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 41% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

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IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Jewish
  • Youth leadership

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