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Young Jewish Fund

Colen Family Foundation

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Funding Amount

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Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Young Jewish Fund

Overview: A Federation giving circle created by the Bay Area Tribe, a group of local Jewish young adults. The inaugural fund focuses on addressing antisemitism in the Jewish community.

Geographic Scope: Bay Area and national

Focus Areas:

  • Local and online antisemitism

  • Jewish community issues

    • Eligibility:

  • Young Jewish adults

  • Interested in Jewish philanthropy and community engagement

    • Key Information:

  • Founded in 2024 (first meetings post-October 7, 2023)

  • Circle met four times between February and May 2024

  • First grant pool: $13,211

  • First grantees: CyberWell and Resetting the Table

  • Described as "safe and open space for people to be vulnerable and honest"

    • Co-chairs: Moriah Jacobs and others

    Contact Information:

  • Federation (for joining or starting a giving circle)

    • How to Apply

    Application Process

    • Young adults join the circle and participate in meetings
    • Members discuss issues and shared values
    • Consensus-building around funding priorities
    • Members select organizations to receive grants
    • Equal participation in decision-making

    For More Information: Email the Federation to join or start a giving circle

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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

    jewishyouth-programs

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