About Jewish Federation of San Antonio
The mission of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio is to strengthen Jewish communities here, everywhere, always. Federation is dedicated to building a strong Jewish community in San Antonio and worldwide through its Annual Campaign, and by providing meaningful opportunities for Jewish individuals and families.
Focus Areas
Community buildingJewish education and youthIsrael & overseas relief and relationsPhilanthropic services and endowmentsHolocaust memorial and educationSenior services and social supportCamperships, scholarships and leadership development
Funding Style
general operating supportprogram operations fundingunrestricted/flexible supportcapacity strengthening
About Jewish Federation of San Antonio
Jewish Federation of San Antonio’s grantmaking is anchored by annual campaign allocations and donor-designated funds that support Jewish life locally, in Israel, and worldwide. The foundation’s recent grants show a steady flow of general and program operations support to San Antonio institutions, alongside larger transfers to national and overseas Jewish partners. In its recent record, Jewish Federation of North America received $263,500 in 2023 and $228,558 in 2024 for general and program operations, while Jewish Family Services of San Antonio received $164,414 in 2024 for the same purpose. That pattern points to a funder that combines local community infrastructure with broader Jewish communal commitments. The foundation also funds education, youth, and community services through recurring support to schools, congregations, and service organizations. Several recipients appear in multiple years, including Barshop Jewish Community Center, Jewish Family Services of San Antonio, Shmuel Bass Torah Academy of San Antonio, Texas Hillel, Hebrew Free Loan Association, Congregation Rodfei Sholom, and Congregation Agudas Achim. Recent grants also include support for international Jewish relief and relations, indicating a portfolio that connects San Antonio’s Jewish community with partner organizations beyond Texas.
What Jewish Federation of San Antonio Funds
Education and youth are visible through grants such as $56,189 in 2023 and $55,100 in 2024 to Shmuel Bass Torah Academy of San Antonio for general and program operations, plus $55,000 in 2024 and $50,250 in 2023 to Texas Hillel. The foundation also supports scholarships and camperships through its active programs, including study-in-Israel scholarships, undergraduate and post-grad scholarships, and summer camperships. Community services and senior support are another clear thread. Jewish Family Services of San Antonio received $164,414 in 2024 and $149,261 in 2023 for general and program operations, while San Antonio Jewish Senior Service received $47,890 in 2023. Congregational life and Jewish communal infrastructure also appear in support to Barshop Jewish Community Center, Congregation Rodfei Sholom, Congregation Agudas Achim, and Temple Beth-el.
How Jewish Federation of San Antonio Gives
Typical grants sit at a median of $19,299, with a lower quartile of $9,200 and an upper quartile of $55,050. The recent record includes both smaller awards and six-figure allocations, suggesting a mix of routine operating support and larger commitments. Several recipients appear across more than one year, including Jewish Federation of North America, Jewish Family Services of San Antonio, Barshop Jewish Community Center, Shmuel Bass Torah Academy of San Antonio, Texas Hillel, Hebrew Free Loan Association, Congregation Rodfei Sholom, and Congregation Agudas Achim. The foundation is structured as a federation with donor-designated funds and annual campaign allocations, and some active programs accept online applications with documentation and reporting requirements.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$2.3M
Total Assets
$32.6M
Total Revenue
$3.6M
Total Expenses
$5.3M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $9K and $55K, with a median of $19K.
25th Percentile
$9K
Median
$19K
75th Percentile
$55K
Geographic Reach
Regional10 states funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
CINDY CAMPBELL
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