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The United Jewish Fund and Council

St Paul, Minnesota  ·  EIN 410693887  ·  Private foundation

Based in St Paul, Minnesota, The United Jewish Fund and Council has awarded $17.7M across 176 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2025. Its largest grant on record went to Minnesota Jewish Community Foundation. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$2.1M
Annual giving (FY2021)
$19.0M
Total assets
176
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What The United Jewish Fund and Council funds

The United Jewish Fund and Council's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, faith-based (christian), faith-based (jewish).

Arts & CultureFaith-Based (Christian)Faith-Based (Jewish)

Populations it has supported include families.

families

Grant history

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

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Minnesota Jewish Community Foundation
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Minneapolis, MN$1.2M2024
Jewish Federations of North America
ISRAEL SWORDS OF IRON CAMPAIGN
New York, NY$872K2024
The Jewish Federations of North America
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
New York, NY$678K2017
Jewish Community Center
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
St Paul, MN$584K2018
Jewish Community Center
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
St Paul, MN$570K2019
Jewish Community Center
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
St Paul, MN$554K2017
Jewish Community Relations Council
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Minneapolis, MN$550K2024
Jewish Community Center
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
St Paul, MN$479K2021
Jewish Community Center
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
St Paul, MN$418K2020
Jewish Family Service of St Paul
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
St Paul, MN$372K2019
Minnesota Jewish Community Center
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Minneapolis, MN$364K2022
Minnesota Jewish Community Center
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Minneapolis, MN$360K2025
Jewish Family Service of St Paul
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
St Paul, MN$348K2017
Jewish Community Relations Council
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Minneapolis, MN$346K2025
Minnesota Jewish Community Center
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Minneapolis, MN$338K2023

The United Jewish Fund and Council giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$2.3M
2018$1.6M
2019$1.8M
2020$1.6M
2021$1.8M
2022$1.5M
2023$1.5M
2024$4.0M
2025$1.7M

How to apply for funding from The United Jewish Fund and Council

The United Jewish Fund and Council'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 jewishstpaul.org.

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Frequently asked questions about The United Jewish Fund and Council

Does The United Jewish Fund and Council accept grant applications?
The United Jewish Fund and Council'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 United Jewish Fund and Council fund?
The United Jewish Fund and Council's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Minnesota Jewish Community Foundation, Jewish Federations of North America, The Jewish Federations of North America. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The United Jewish Fund and Council give in grants?
The United Jewish Fund and Council reported $2.1M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $17.7M over 176 grants.
Where is The United Jewish Fund and Council located?
The United Jewish Fund and Council is based in St Paul, Minnesota. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 410693887.
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About this profile. This page is built from The United Jewish Fund and Council'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 United Jewish Fund and Council. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.