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Jewish Community Foundation

Irvine, California  ·  EIN 953645825  ·  Private foundation

Jewish Community Foundation is a California-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $7.9M in annual giving against $98.5M in assets. This page documents the 1,162 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Jewish Community Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$7.9M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$98.5M
Total assets
1,162
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Jewish Community Foundation funds

Jewish Community Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, education, faith-based (christian), faith-based (jewish), higher education, and related causes.

Arts & CultureEducationFaith-Based (Christian)Faith-Based (Jewish)Higher EducationYouth Development

Populations it has supported include families, women girls, youth pop.

familieswomen girlsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Jewish Community Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Jewish Federation of Orange County
DONATION
Los Angeles, CA$1.3M2023
Jewish Federation of Orange County
DONATION
Los Angeles, CA$870K2024
Jewish Federation of Orange County
DONATION
Los Angeles, CA$771K2020
Jewish Community Center of Orange County
DONATION
Irvine, CA$726K2020
Jewish Federation of Orange County
DONATION
Los Angeles, CA$679K2022
Jewish Federation & Family Services
DONATION
Irvine, CA$648K2019
Heritage Pointe
DONATION
Mission Viejo, CA$610K2022
Jewish Federation & Family Services
WOMEN'S PHILANTHROPY CONTRIBUTION
Irvine, CA$554K2017
National Philanthropic Trust
DONATION
Jenkintown, PA$528K2024
Jewish Community Center of Orange County
DONATION
Irvine, CA$477K2024
Jewish Community Center of Orange County
DONATION
Irvine, CA$469K2019
Merage Jewish Community Center of Orange County
DONATION
Irvine, CA$425K2018
Merage Jewish Community Center of Orange County
THE JEWISH FEDERATION CAMPAIGN
Irvine, CA$425K2018
Jewish Community Center of Orange County
DONATION
Irvine, CA$360K2022
Jewish Community Center of Orange County
DONATION
Irvine, CA$343K2023

Jewish Community Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$4.0M
2018$7.6M
2019$6.3M
2020$7.4M
2022$8.3M
2023$9.6M
2024$10.4M

How to apply for funding from Jewish Community Foundation

Jewish Community Foundation'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. You can review the foundation directly at jcfoc.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Jewish Community Foundation

Does Jewish Community Foundation accept grant applications?
Jewish Community Foundation'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 Jewish Community Foundation fund?
Jewish Community Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Jewish Federation of Orange County, Jewish Federation of Orange County, Jewish Federation of Orange County. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Jewish Community Foundation give in grants?
Jewish Community Foundation reported $7.9M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $53.6M over 1,162 grants.
Where is Jewish Community Foundation located?
Jewish Community Foundation is based in Irvine, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 953645825.
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About this profile. This page is built from Jewish Community Foundation'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 Jewish Community Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.