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Jewish Heritage Fund for Excellence Inc

Louisville, Kentucky  ·  EIN 203805455  ·  Private foundation

Jewish Heritage Fund for Excellence Inc is a Kentucky-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $21.4M in annual giving against $294.1M in assets. This page documents the 141 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Jewish Heritage Fund for Excellence Inc — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$21.4M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$294.1M
Total assets
141
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Jewish Heritage Fund for Excellence Inc funds

Jewish Heritage Fund for Excellence Inc's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, early childhood education, education, and related causes.

Arts & CultureCivil Rights & Social JusticeCommunity ImprovementEarly Childhood EducationEducationFaith-Based (Jewish)Faith-BasedHealth CareHigher EducationHousing & Homelessness

Populations it has supported include black communities, families, foster youth, lgbtq people, youth pop.

black communitiesfamiliesfoster youthlgbtq peopleyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Jewish Heritage Fund for Excellence Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
University of Louisville Foundation
CARDINAL SUCCESS, KENTUCKYONE ACQUISITION, VISITING LECTURERS
Louisville, KY$10.1M2020
Jewish Community of Louisville
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN, PROGRAMS, EDUCATION, PRESCHOOL, CAMPS, SECURITY, OUTREACH, ENGAGEMENT
Louisville, KY$6.7M2020
Jewish Community of Louisville
ANNUAL FEDERATION CAMPAIGN, CAMP AND ISRAEL TRIPS, DOING JEWISH DEEPENING CONNECTIONS, JTOMORROW! MATCH PAYMENTS, PRESCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS, VI
Louisville, KY$3.9M2022
Jewish Community of Louisville
OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS, LOUISVILLE STANDS WITH ISRAEL CAMPAIGN, PROGRAM SUPPORT, SAFE LOUISVILLE, ANNUAL FEDERATION CAMPAIGN, SECU
Louisville, KY$2.3M2023
University of Louisville Foundation
CORE LABS, EATING ANXIETY LAB, CENTER FOR FAMILY & COMMUNITY WELL-BEING, RESEARCH ENHANCEMENT PROJECTS, INCREASING RESILIENCE IN LGBTQ+ ADOL
Louisville, KY$2.3M2023
University of Louisville Foundation
CONTRACEPTIVE CARE MOBILE HEALTH APP, SAFEKY APP, CARDINAL SUCCESS, SOCIAL JUSTICE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE, ENHANCEMENT GRANT
Louisville, KY$1.9M2022
University of Louisville Foundation
CORE LABS, RESEARCH ENHANCEMENT PROJECTS, JEWISH LIFE INITIATIVE, BEHAVIOR HEALTH SCIENCE GAP, BOARD APPRECIATION
Louisville, KY$1.8M2024
University of Louisville Research Foundation
CARDINAL SUCCESS EVALUATION, FACULTY RECRUITMENT, RESEARCH ENHANCEMENT
Louisville, KY$1.3M2020
Jewish Community of Louisville
SAFE LOUISVILLE, ANNUAL FEDERATION CAMPAIGN, SECURITY FOR LOUISVILLE JEWISH SCHOOLS AND INSTITUTIONS, COMMUNITY PLANNING INITIATIVE, PRESCHO
Louisville, KY$1.3M2024
Jewish Family and Career Services
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Louisville, KY$1.1M2023
Home of the Innocents
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Louisville, KY$1.0M2024
Community Ventures Corporation
WEST END OPPORTUNITY PARTNERSHIP
Lexington, KY$1.0M2022
University Kentucky
HOLOCAUST EDUCATION INITIATIVE
Lexington, KY$700K2022
University of Kentucky
HOLOCAUST EDUCATION INITIATIVE AND VISITING ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
Lexington, KY$668K2024
University of Kentucky
HOLOCAUST EDUCATION INITIATIVE AND JHF SCHOLARS
Lexington, KY$564K2023

Jewish Heritage Fund for Excellence Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$21.4M
2022$12.2M
2023$9.3M
2024$8.4M

How to apply for funding from Jewish Heritage Fund for Excellence Inc

Jewish Heritage Fund for Excellence Inc'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 jewishheritagefund.com.

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Frequently asked questions about Jewish Heritage Fund for Excellence Inc

Does Jewish Heritage Fund for Excellence Inc accept grant applications?
Jewish Heritage Fund for Excellence Inc'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 Heritage Fund for Excellence Inc fund?
Jewish Heritage Fund for Excellence Inc's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include University of Louisville Foundation, Jewish Community of Louisville, Jewish Community of Louisville. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Jewish Heritage Fund for Excellence Inc give in grants?
Jewish Heritage Fund for Excellence Inc reported $21.4M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $51.4M over 141 grants.
Where is Jewish Heritage Fund for Excellence Inc located?
Jewish Heritage Fund for Excellence Inc is based in Louisville, Kentucky. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 203805455.
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About this profile. This page is built from Jewish Heritage Fund for Excellence Inc'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 Heritage Fund for Excellence Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.