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Jewish Federation of Orange County

Irvine, California  ·  EIN 952407026  ·  Private foundation

Jewish Federation of Orange County is a California-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $1.5M in annual giving against $14.7M in assets. This page documents the 138 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Jewish Federation of Orange County — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$1.5M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$14.7M
Total assets
138
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Jewish Federation of Orange County funds

Jewish Federation of Orange County's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, sports & recreation, youth development.

Arts & CultureSports & RecreationYouth Development

Populations it has supported include immigrants & refugees.

immigrants & refugees

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Jewish Federation of Orange County, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Jewish Federations of North America Inc
ISRAEL & OVERSEAS; FAIR SHARE
New York, NY$959K2023
Jewish Federations of North America Inc
ISRAEL & OVERSEAS; FAIR SHARE
New York, NY$792K2024
Jewish Federations of North America Inc
ISRAEL & OVERSEAS; FAIR SHARE
New York, NY$741K2022
The Jewish Federations of North America (jfna)
SUPPORT OF JEWISH PHILANTHROPY AND EDUCATION
New York, NY$398K2016
The Jewish Federations of North America Inc
ROSE, PASSPORT, ISRAEL, NINBURG ISRAEL, DISASTER RELIEF, FAMILY PHILANTHROPY & CORE GRANTS
New York, NY$396K2017
Merage Jewish Community Center of Orange County
CORE, IMPACT & PASSPORT GRANTS: MACCABI, OPERATING, CENTER FOR JEWISH LIFE, GLOBAL TEENS
Irvine, CA$358K2018
Merage Jewish Community Center of Orange County
CORE, IMPACT & PASSPORT GRANTS: MACCABI, OPERATING, CENTER FOR JEWISH LIFE, GLOBAL TEENS
Irvine, CA$252K2017
Jewish Family Service of San Diego
HOLOCAUST SURVIVOR PROGRAM
San Diego, CA$219K2024
Jewish Family Service of San Diego
HOLOCAUST SURVIVOR PROGRAM
San Diego, CA$211K2022
Jewish Federations of North America Inc
IMPACT, CORE, DOMESTIC DISASTER RELIEF (PITTSBURGH), NINBURG ISRAEL PASSPORT, AND PASS-THROUGH GRANTS
New York, NY$208K2019
Jewish Family Service of San Diego
HOLOCAUST SURVIVOR PROGRAM
San Diego, CA$208K2023
Merage Jcc
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
Irvine, CA$194K2016
Birthright Israel Foundation
BIRTHRIGHT ISRAEL GRANT
New York, NY$177K2018
Hillel Foundation of Orange County
ROSE, NINBURG ISRAEL, IMPACT & CORE GRANTS: OPERATIONS & ISRAEL PROGRAMS
Irvine, CA$163K2018
Hillel Foundation of Orange County
ROSE, NINBURG ISRAEL & CORE GRANTS: OPERATIONS & ISRAEL PROGRAMS
Irvine, CA$148K2017

Jewish Federation of Orange County giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2016$1.2M
2017$1.3M
2018$1.1M
2019$616K
2020$144K
2022$1.3M
2023$1.6M
2024$1.4M

How to apply for funding from Jewish Federation of Orange County

Jewish Federation of Orange County'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 jewishorangecounty.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Jewish Federation of Orange County

Does Jewish Federation of Orange County accept grant applications?
Jewish Federation of Orange County'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 Federation of Orange County fund?
Jewish Federation of Orange County's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Jewish Federations of North America Inc, Jewish Federations of North America Inc, Jewish Federations of North America Inc. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Jewish Federation of Orange County give in grants?
Jewish Federation of Orange County reported $1.5M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $8.4M over 138 grants.
Where is Jewish Federation of Orange County located?
Jewish Federation of Orange County is based in Irvine, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 952407026.
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About this profile. This page is built from Jewish Federation of Orange County'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 Federation of Orange County. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.