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Tzedek Fund (Jews of Color)

Colen Family Foundation

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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Tzedek Fund

Overview: A Jews of Color (JOC) affinity space and Federation giving circle that brings together JOC organizational professionals and lay leaders to collaboratively allocate funds.

Geographic Scope: Bay Area

Focus Areas:

  • JOC-led and serving organizations

  • JOC community support

    • Eligibility:

  • Jews of Color

  • Organizational professionals

  • Community lay leaders

    • Key Information:

  • Now in second year (as of 2024)

  • Members use their vision and experience to make funding decisions

  • In-person gatherings held annually

  • Provides space for connection, inspiration, and validation

    • 2024 Grantees: Jewtina and The LUNAR Collective ($18,000 each - grant renewals)

    Structure:

  • Affinity-based giving circle

  • Member-driven decision making

  • Focuses on JOC-led and JOC-serving organizations

    • How to Apply

    Application Process

    • Organizations serving/led by Jews of Color apply for grants
    • Members meet to review applications and discuss priorities
    • Collaborative decision-making process
    • Annual in-person gatherings to celebrate work and renew commitments

    For More Information: Contact the Federation

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    What Colen Family Foundation actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

    Grants in 2024
    2
    Total given
    $71K
    Median grant
    $35K
    Range
    $25K–$46K
    • By dollars: California 65%, District of Columbia 35%. Top recipient cities: San Francisco, CA; Washington, DC.

    Example grants

    • Jewish Community Federation · San Francisco, CA

      Dissolution transfer to donor advised fund

      $46K

    • American Israel Public Affairs Committee · Washington, DC

      General purposes

      $25K

    IRS Form 990-PF, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    jewishminorities

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