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The American Jewish Joint Distribution

New York, New York  ·  EIN 131656634  ·  Private foundation

The American Jewish Joint Distribution is a New York-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $253.8M in annual giving against $621.9M in assets. This page documents the 126 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for The American Jewish Joint Distribution — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$253.8M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$621.9M
Total assets
126
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The American Jewish Joint Distribution funds

The American Jewish Joint Distribution's giving carries a documented focus on education, faith-based (christian), faith-based (jewish), faith-based, health care, and related causes.

EducationFaith-Based (Christian)Faith-Based (Jewish)Faith-BasedHealth CareHigher Education

Grant history

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

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Foundation of Orthopedics and Complex Spine
GENERAL
New York, NY$1.1M2017
Foundation of Orthopedic and Complex Spine Inc
general
Garden City, NY$645K2022
Hebrew Union College
general
Cincinnati, OH$422K2020
Hillelthe Foundation for Jewish Campus
general
Washington, DC$384K2023
Cadena Foundation
general
Hollywood, FL$373K2023
Cadena Foundation
general
Hollywood, FL$305K2022
Hebrew Union College
general
Cincinnati, OH$302K2019
Hebrew Union College
GENERAL
Cincinnati, OH$283K2018
Moishe House
GENERAL
Encinitas, NC$255K2017
Foundation of Orthopedics and Complex Spine
GENERAL
New York, NY$234K2018
Hillelthe Foundation for Jewish Campus Life
GENERAL
Washington, DC$198K2018
Hebrew Union College
general
Cincinnati, OH$190K2024
B'nai B'rith Youth Organization
GENERAL
Washington, DC$188K2018
B'nai B'rith Youth Organization
GENERAL
Washington, DC$176K2017
High Atlas Foundation
general
New York, NY$150K2023

The American Jewish Joint Distribution giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$2.3M
2018$1.4M
2019$679K
2020$991K
2022$1.5M
2023$1.5M
2024$498K

How to apply for funding from The American Jewish Joint Distribution

The American Jewish Joint Distribution'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 jdc.org.

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Frequently asked questions about The American Jewish Joint Distribution

Does The American Jewish Joint Distribution accept grant applications?
The American Jewish Joint Distribution'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 The American Jewish Joint Distribution fund?
The American Jewish Joint Distribution's grants focus on education. Recent recipients include Foundation of Orthopedics and Complex Spine, Foundation of Orthopedic and Complex Spine Inc, Hebrew Union College. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The American Jewish Joint Distribution give in grants?
The American Jewish Joint Distribution reported $253.8M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $8.9M over 126 grants.
Where is The American Jewish Joint Distribution located?
The American Jewish Joint Distribution is based in New York, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 131656634.
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About this profile. This page is built from The American Jewish Joint Distribution'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 The American Jewish Joint Distribution. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.