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American Jewish University

Los Angeles, California  ·  EIN 951684064  ·  Private foundation

Based in Los Angeles, California, American Jewish University has awarded $1.9M across 25 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Jack E & Rachel Gindi Foundation. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$2.5M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$129.8M
Total assets
25
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What American Jewish University funds

American Jewish University's giving carries a documented focus on faith-based (jewish), higher education.

Faith-Based (Jewish)Higher Education

Populations it has supported include children.

children

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for American Jewish University, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Jack E & Rachel Gindi Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT
Los Angeles, CA$709K2024
Adat Ari El
GENERAL SUPPORT
Valley Village, CA$344K2024
American Technion Society
Educational Assistance
Beverly Hills, CA$100K2017
American Technion Society
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE
Beverly Hills, CA$100K2018
American Society for Technion - Israel Institute of Technology Inc
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE
New York, NY$100K2022
American Society for Technion-israel Institute of Technology Inc
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE
New York, NY$100K2020
Achievekids
GENERAL SUPPORT
San Jose, CA$70K2024
Holocaust Heroes Worldwide
GENERAL SUPPORT
Miami, FL$70K2024
Adat Ari El
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE
Valley Village, CA$62K2018
Adat Ari El
Educational Assistance
Valley Village, CA$58K2017
Adat Ari El
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE
Valley Village, CA$50K2020
Adat Ari El
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE
Valley Village, CA$50K2022
Tree People
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE
Beverly Hills, CA$12K2018
Yashrut North America
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE
Los Angeles, CA$10K2018
ACLU Foundation of Southern California
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE
Los Angeles, CA$10K2018

American Jewish University giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$178K
2018$201K
2020$199K
2022$167K
2024$1.2M

How to apply for funding from American Jewish University

American Jewish University's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about American Jewish University

Does American Jewish University accept grant applications?
American Jewish University's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does American Jewish University fund?
American Jewish University's grants focus on faith-based (jewish). Recent recipients include Jack E & Rachel Gindi Foundation, Adat Ari El, American Technion Society. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does American Jewish University give in grants?
American Jewish University reported $2.5M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $1.9M over 25 grants.
Where is American Jewish University located?
American Jewish University is based in Los Angeles, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 951684064.
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About this profile. This page is built from American Jewish University's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with American Jewish University. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.