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Saffran Family Scholarship of the DJCF Grant

Dallas Jewish Community Foundation

Funding Amount

US $500

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Overview

The Saffran Family Scholarship, established by the Sy Saffran family in memory of their loved ones, offers a $420 award to local Jewish high school seniors who exhibit exceptional commitment to their community. This scholarship celebrates students actively involved in religious or community organizations, recognizing their leadership and service.

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.
This scholarship was established by the Sy Saffran family in memory of Bernard, Elinor, and Linnea Saffran (obm), supports local Jewish high school seniors who have demonstrated outstanding dedication to their community. The award recognizes students who actively participate in religious or community organizations, honoring their commitment to service and leadership.

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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    $3.25M

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    $2.26M

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

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Jewish

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