About Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Phoenix
To support and strengthen the Jewish community of Greater Phoenix by providing philanthropic services, grants, scholarships and community programs that promote Jewish life, security, education and continuity.
Focus Areas
Jewish summer camp scholarshipsTeen Israel fundingCommunity securityCombating antisemitismYouth philanthropyPlanned giving and endowmentsPJ Library and family programs
Funding Style
unrestricted/general operating supportcore operating supportorganizational capacity strengtheningfunding for operational expenses
Topics
About Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Phoenix
A defining feature of Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Phoenix is how heavily its grantmaking supports core Jewish institutions in the Phoenix area while also funding Jewish education, youth travel, and community security. In the recent grants list, the largest award was $1,458,077 to Arizona Jewish Historical Society for operational support, followed by $1,218,372 to Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix for operational support. Those two grants show a pattern of backing organizations that anchor Jewish life, heritage, and communal coordination in Greater Phoenix.
The foundation also uses scholarship and incentive programs to connect Jewish youth with camp and Israel experiences. Its active programs include teen Israel incentive grants, need-based camp scholarships, and youth philanthropy education. Alongside those programs, the foundation makes sizable operating grants to synagogues, Jewish family services, community centers, and national Jewish institutions. That mix suggests a funder that combines place-based support in Arizona with investments in broader Jewish continuity.
With $21,215,091 in annual grants given and $92,764,077 in assets, the foundation operates at a meaningful community scale. Its recent giving shows repeat support across years for several Phoenix-area institutions, indicating ongoing relationships rather than isolated one-time gifts.
What Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Phoenix Funds
Jewish education and identity-building are central themes. The foundation gave $320,768 to Congregation Beth Israel for operational support and $141,570 to Temple Beth Sholom of the East Valley for operational support, both of which point to sustained support for congregational infrastructure.
Youth engagement appears in multiple forms. Through the B’nai Tzedek Youth Philanthropy Program, the foundation supports youth philanthropy education. It also backs teen travel and Israel experiences through active scholarship and incentive programs for Jewish teens in Maricopa County.
Community services are another visible area. A $237,284 grant to Jewish Family and Children’s Service for operational support and a $113,200 grant to East Valley Jewish Community Center for operational support show support for service providers and communal programming.
The foundation also funds Jewish historical and communal institutions, including $1,458,077 to Arizona Jewish Historical Society for operational support, reflecting attention to heritage and institutional continuity.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$10.4M
Total Assets
$105.5M
Total Revenue
$21.3M
Total Expenses
$13.7M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $10K and $38K, with a median of $20K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$20K
75th Percentile
$38K
Geographic Reach
Regional25 states funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
RICHARD KASPER
Accepts unsolicited proposals
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How Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Phoenix Gives
The typical grant size is moderate: the 25th percentile is $10,000, the median is $20,000, and the 75th percentile is $37,500. Recent grant amounts range far above that core middle, with a smaller number of large operational awards supporting major institutions. The pattern suggests a combination of routine operating grants and larger anchor grants.
The grant list shows repeat recipients across multiple years, including Arizona Jewish Historical Society, Valley of the Sun Jewish Community, Temple Chai, Jewish Family and Children’s Service, Jewish National Fund, and Jewish Federations of North America. That recurrence points to ongoing relationships rather than a strictly one-off model. The foundation is a community foundation, and its active programs include endowment and donor-advised fund services. Some programs accept unsolicited requests, including camp scholarships, teen Israel incentive grants, and B’nai Tzedek.
Where Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Phoenix Makes Grants
Grantmaking is concentrated in Arizona: 61% of grants go to recipients in the foundation’s headquarters state, and Arizona is also the top state by grant count. Phoenix and Scottsdale appear frequently, along with Chandler and Paradise Valley. Recent grants also reached recipients in New York and Washington, DC, but the overall recipient country distribution is entirely US-based, with 453 grants in the United States. This points to a strongly local Arizona base with some support for national Jewish institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Phoenix
What kinds of organizations does Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Phoenix support most often?
Its recent grants show strong support for Jewish communal institutions and infrastructure: historical societies, federations, synagogues, family service organizations, community centers, and Jewish national organizations. Many awards are labeled operational support, which indicates a focus on sustaining the work of existing institutions.
Does the foundation support Jewish youth programs?
Yes. Active programs include teen Israel incentive grants, camp scholarships, and the B’nai Tzedek Youth Philanthropy Program. The foundation also makes scholarship and direct funding support for Jewish camp participation and teen Israel experiences for youth in the Greater Phoenix area.
What is the typical grant size?
The grant-size distribution is centered at $10,000 for the 25th percentile, $20,000 at the median, and $37,500 at the 75th percentile. That middle band sits below several large operating grants in the recent list, so the foundation makes a mix of standard-sized and larger institutional awards.
Are grants mainly local to Arizona?
Yes. Arizona is the top state by grant count, and 61% of grants go to recipients in the headquarters state. Recent Arizona recipients include organizations in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Chandler, and Paradise Valley, with additional grants going to recipients in New York and Washington, DC.
Does the foundation make recurring grants to the same organizations?
Yes. Several recipients appear in multiple years, including Arizona Jewish Historical Society, Valley of the Sun Jewish Community, Temple Chai, Jewish Family and Children’s Service, Jewish National Fund, and Jewish Federations of North America. That pattern suggests ongoing grant relationships.
Latest 990 Filing
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Open Grant Opportunities
Current and upcoming funding from Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Phoenix that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Open nowCloses in 18 days (Oct 15, 2026)Award: $10K+
Strategic Initiative Grants (Requests Over $10,000)
Community building and cohesionCapacity buildingLeadership development+3 more
Who can apply: Nonprofit organizations, qualifying schools and synagogues that directly serve the Greater Phoenix Jewish community may apply. Organizations may apply for only one CJP funding opportunity and may receive only one CJP grant in a 12-month period.
Deadline: The 2027 cycle opens August 18, 2026; applications are due by 9:00 a.m. on October 15, 2026.
Open nowCloses in 18 days (Oct 15, 2026)Award: $3K – $10K
Strategic Initiative Grants (Requests Up to $10,000)
Community building and cohesionCapacity buildingLeadership development+3 more
Who can apply: Nonprofit organizations, qualifying schools and synagogues that directly serve the Greater Phoenix Jewish community may apply. Organizations may apply for only one CJP funding opportunity and may receive only one CJP grant in a 12-month period.
Deadline: The 2027 cycle opens August 18, 2026; applications are due by 9:00 a.m. on October 15, 2026.
Jewish community servicesJewish identity and engagementCommunity building and cohesion+2 more
Who can apply: Nonprofit organizations directly serving the Greater Phoenix Jewish community may apply. Organizations must operate under their own EIN. Schools and synagogues are excluded from general operating support.
Deadline: The 2027 cycle opens August 18, 2026; applications are due by 9:00 a.m. on October 15, 2026.
Local Jewish community needsCommunity building and cohesionJewish education and engagement+1 more
Who can apply: Local organizations serving the Greater Phoenix Jewish community may apply for grants of $3,000 or less. Organizations may receive only one CJP grant in a 12-month period.
Deadline: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and reviewed quarterly.
Community Security Grants & Support (Community Security Initiative)
Community securityAntisemitism preventionThreat assessment+3 more
Who can apply: Available to Jewish agencies and institutions in the Greater Phoenix community. The initiative supports synagogues, JCCs, schools, camps, early childhood programs, and other Jewish organizations. Specific eligibility criteria for security-cost grants are not stated.
Deadline: No fixed deadline stated; organizations may request support on an ongoing basis.
Deadlines and eligibility are summarized from public sources and may change — always confirm the details on the funder's official application page before applying.
