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Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan

Chicago, Illinois  ·  EIN 362167034  ·  Private foundation

Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan is a Illinois-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $78.7M in annual giving against $237.7M in assets. This page documents the 173 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$78.7M
Annual giving (FY2019)
$237.7M
Total assets
173
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan funds

Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan's giving carries a documented focus on health care.

Health Care

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Jewish Federations of North America
REGULAR CAMPAIGN
New York, NY$62.1M2024
Jewish Federations of North America
Regular Campaign
New York, NY$48.7M2023
Jewish Federations of North America
General operations and overseas grants
New York, NY$45.2M2022
Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago
To support a range of nonprofit organizations which address humanitarian, health and welfare needs.
Chicago, IL$42.3M2022
Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago
To support a range of nonprofit organizations which address humanitarian, health and welfare needs.
Chicago, IL$41.4M2023
Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago
To support a range of nonprofit organizations which address humanitarian, health and welfare needs.
Chicago, IL$41.3M2019
Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago
To support a range of nonprofit organizations which address humanitarian, health and welfare needs.
Chicago, IL$38.5M2017
Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago
TO SUPPORT A RANGE OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WHICH ADDRESS HUMANITARIAN, HEALTH AND WELFARE
Chicago, IL$36.3M2024
Jewish Federations of North America
Regular campaign
New York, NY$36.0M2019
Jewish Federations of North America
Regular campaign
New York, NY$34.7M2017
American Friends of Magen David Adom
GENERAL OPERATIONS
New York, NY$2.1M2024
American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee
General Operations
New York, NY$1.0M2017
Quad Project
GENERAL OPERATIONS
Chicago, IL$1.0M2024
American Friends of Natal
GENERAL OPERATIONS
New York, NY$1.0M2024
Jewish Child and Family Services
HIAS and Other Programming
Chicago, IL$767K2023

Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$75.5M
2019$78.7M
2022$90.4M
2023$93.5M
2024$106.6M

How to apply for funding from Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan

Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan'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 juf.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan

Does Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan accept grant applications?
Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan'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 United Fund of Metropolitan fund?
Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan's grants focus on health care. Recent recipients include Jewish Federations of North America, Jewish Federations of North America, Jewish Federations of North America. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan give in grants?
Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan reported $78.7M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2019). Across all years in our data it has awarded $444.6M over 173 grants.
Where is Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan located?
Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan is based in Chicago, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 362167034.
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About this profile. This page is built from Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan'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 United Fund of Metropolitan. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.