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Jewish Community Federation of Richmond
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About Jewish Community Federation of Richmond
From generation to generation, we help people connect to Jewish life and values, fueling a dynamic, enduring community that comes together for good. Community-powered, we consider the totality of local and global Jewish needs and how to address them.
Focus Areas
Jewish community strengtheningHumanitarian relief (Israel Emergency Fund)Advocacy and public affairsSocial services for vulnerable populationsHolocaust survivor supportYouth programs and campsVolunteer mobilization
Who They Fund
Jewish individuals and families in Richmond and vicinityJewish agencies, organizations and synagogues (local, non-local, foreign)Jews of all ages and economic statuses, including unaffiliated
About Jewish Community Federation of Richmond
Jewish Community Federation of Richmond uses annual community allocations to move money across a wide Jewish communal network, from Richmond institutions to regional and national partners. The largest recent grants in the file show that pattern clearly: $347,900 went to the Weinstein Jewish Community Center in Richmond in 2023, and $307,000 went to the same organization in 2024. Other large awards supported Beth Sholom Home, Rudlin Torah Academy, and Jewish Family Services, pointing to a funding model built around sustained support for core local agencies rather than one-off project grants. The federation’s own description emphasizes community-powered giving and attention to both local and global Jewish needs. Recent grants also show support for Jewish education, social services, Holocaust survivor support, youth engagement, and overseas relief through partner organizations. Because the federation funds individuals is marked false and program-related investments are marked false, its grantmaking appears to be centered on allocational grants through its annual campaign rather than direct service delivery or investment activity. The result is a portfolio organized around Jewish life, care, and communal infrastructure across Richmond and beyond.
What Jewish Community Federation of Richmond Funds
A major share of the federation’s grantmaking goes to Jewish communal infrastructure in Richmond. In 2024, it awarded $307,000 to Weinstein Jewish Community Center for general support, and it gave $178,600 to Beth Sholom Home for general support. Jewish education is another clear thread: Rudlin Torah Academy received $190,000 in 2024 for general support, and Jewish Life at VCU LLC received $45,000 in 2024 for general support. The recent list also shows support for congregational life and campus engagement, including $15,000 to Kenseth Beth Israel in Richmond and $20,000 to Malcolm Rosenberg Hillel Center Virginia Tech in Blacksburg. Beyond Richmond, the federation backed Jewish Federations of North America in New York for general support, indicating participation in broader federation-level coordination.
How Jewish Community Federation of Richmond Gives
Typical grant size is moderate, with a p25 of $15,000, a median of $17,500, and a p75 of $172,150. The distribution suggests a mix of many smaller community grants and a smaller set of large core allocations. The recent record shows repeated support to the same organizations across 2023 and 2024, including Weinstein Jewish Community Center, Beth Sholom Home, Rudlin Torah Academy, Jewish Family Services, and Jewish Federations of North America. That pattern fits an annual campaign allocation model: the federation raises funds and redistributes them through community allocations rather than accepting unsolicited applications. It also does not fund individuals and does not make program-related investments.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$595K
Total Assets
$5.1M
Total Revenue
$4.1M
Total Expenses
$4.1M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $15K and $172K, with a median of $18K.
25th Percentile
$15K
Median
$18K
75th Percentile
$172K
Geographic Reach
Regional5 states funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
DANIEL STAFFENBERG
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