Max and Marian Farash Charitable Foundation: Jewish Life Grant Program

Max and Marian Farash Charitable Foundation: Jewish Life Grant Program

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Max And Marian Farash Charitable Foundation
Last Updated: February 17, 2026

Summary

The Max and Marian Farash Charitable Foundation's Jewish Life Grant Program aims to enhance the Jewish community in Rochester by supporting innovative projects and collaborations. With a focus on arts, education, and Jewish life, the program invites tax-exempt organizations based in Monroe or Ontario Counties to apply. Grants are designed to address community challenges and foster long-term, meaningful contributions, emphasizing the importance of transformation and creativity in Jewish life.

Overview

Background The Max and Marian Farash Charitable Foundation is dedicated to the civic and religious communities of its founders, who believed in the importance of education in all its aspects and knew the power of entrepreneurial creativity. The Foundation places its highest priority on endeavors designed to transform the lives of individuals and the work of organizations. It strives to make long-term and meaningful contributions in Monroe and Ontario Counties with half of its grants supporting Jewish Life, and the other half supporting secular activities with a large emphasis on out-of-school-time education. Purpose The Spark What We Support Our strategic focus targets areas that both contribute to the wellbeing of our community and provide a point of entry to solve its greatest challenges. Our programs focus on three key areas: arts, education, and Jewish life.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Grant seekers must be based in Monroe or Ontario Counties and be tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service Code of 1986.

Ineligibility

The Foundation does not make grants to individuals.