What kinds of organizations does Jewish Federation of San Antonio fund?

Its recent grants support Jewish community institutions, education and youth, senior services, and Israel-related relief and relations. Recipients include schools, congregations, a community center, Jewish Family Services of San Antonio, and international Jewish partners, alongside active programs for scholarships, camperships, and leadership development.

How large are its typical grants?

The typical grant size is $19,299 at the median. The lower quartile is $9,200 and the upper quartile is $55,050, showing a spread from smaller community grants to larger operating awards.

What are the main ways to engage with its funding programs?

The active programs include online application processes for annual campaign allocations, study-in-Israel scholarships, Israel leadership grants, summer camperships, undergraduate and post-grad scholarships, and microgrants. Some programs require documentation such as financial records or outcome reporting forms.

Where does most of its grantmaking land?

Texas is the top state by grant count, and 67% of grants go to recipients in the HQ state. San Antonio is the main recipient city, with additional grants in Austin and San Marcos, plus some support to organizations outside Texas and international Jewish partners.

Jewish Federation of San Antonio

Name: Jewish Federation of San Antonio — grants, 990 financials & funding data
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SAN ANTONIO, TXWebsite2103026960

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

Regional8 states funded

Funding intensity

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Leadership

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Recipient	Location	Amount	Year	Purpose
PEF ISRAEL ENDOWMENT FUNDS INC	NEW YORK, NY	$1,337,000	2026	GENERAL AND PROGRAM OPERATIONS
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF MAOZ SEAL INC	NEWTON, MA	$250,000	2026	GENERAL AND PROGRAM OPERATIONS
JEWISH FEDERATION OF NORTH AMERICA	NEW YORK, NY	$222,216	2026	GENERAL AND PROGRAM OPERATIONS
FRIENDS OF ASOR FUND USA	LAKEWOOD, NJ	$140,000	2026	GENERAL AND PROGRAM OPERATIONS
JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES	SAN ANTONIO, TX	$120,000	2026	GENERAL AND PROGRAM OPERATIONS
THE STARR FAMILY JEWISH DAY SCHOOL	SAN ANTONIO, TX	$55,360	2026	GENERAL AND PROGRAM OPERATIONS
TEXAS HILLEL	AUSTIN, TX	$55,000	2026	GENERAL AND PROGRAM OPERATIONS
THE JEWISH AGENCY FOR ISRAEL	NEW YORK, NY	$52,500	2026	GENERAL AND PROGRAM OPERATIONS
CONGREGATION RODFEI SHOLOM	SAN ANTONIO, TX	$19,320	2026	GENERAL AND PROGRAM OPERATIONS
SAN ANTONIO JEWISH SENIOR SERVICES	SAN ANTONIO, TX	$14,195	2026	GENERAL AND PROGRAM OPERATIONS
HEMISFAIR CONSERVANCY	SAN ANTONIO, TX	$14,000	2026	GENERAL AND PROGRAM OPERATIONS
HEBREW FREE LOAN ASSOCIATION	SAN ANTONIO, TX	$12,100	2026	GENERAL AND PROGRAM OPERATIONS
CONGREGATION AGUDAS ACHIM	SAN ANTONIO, TX	$11,472	2026	GENERAL AND PROGRAM OPERATIONS
CAMP YOUNG JUDAEA TEXAS	BELLAIRE, TX	$9,617	2026	GENERAL AND PROGRAM OPERATIONS
YOUNGSTOWN AREA JEWISH FEDERATION	YOUNGSTOWN, OH	$9,500	2026	GENERAL AND PROGRAM OPERATIONS
CHABAD CENTER FOR JEWISH LIFE & LEARNING	SAN ANTONIO, TX	$7,625	2026	GENERAL AND PROGRAM OPERATIONS
TEMPLE BETH-EL	REDONDO BEACH, CA	$5,920	2026	GENERAL AND PROGRAM OPERATIONS
NER L'HOREINU INC	SUN LAKES, AZ	$5,360	2026	GENERAL AND PROGRAM OPERATIONS
JEWISH FEDERATION OF NORTH AMERICA	NEW YORK, NY	$1,195,799	2025	GENERAL AND PROGRAM OPERATIONS
JGIVE FRIENDS OF ASOR FUND USA	LAKEWOOD, NJ	$432,000	2025	GENERAL AND PROGRAM OPERATIONS
BARSHOP JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF SAN ANTONIO	SAN ANTONIO, TX	$161,673	2025	GENERAL AND PROGRAM OPERATIONS
JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES	SAN ANTONIO, TX	$138,503	2025	GENERAL AND PROGRAM OPERATIONS
PEF ISRAEL ENDOWMENT FUNDS INC	NEW YORK, NY	$125,000	2025	GENERAL AND PROGRAM OPERATIONS
AMERICAN GEERZ FOR LIFE INC	DENVER, CO	$108,000	2025	GENERAL AND PROGRAM OPERATIONS
THE STARR FAMILY JEWISH DAY SCHOOL	SAN ANTONIO, TX	$74,292	2025	GENERAL AND PROGRAM OPERATIONS
TEXAS HILLEL	AUSTIN, TX	$55,000	2025	GENERAL AND PROGRAM OPERATIONS
UT HEALTH SAN ANTONIO	SAN ANTONIO, TX	$25,000	2025	GENERAL AND PROGRAM OPERATIONS
CONGREGATION RODFEI SHOLOM	SAN ANTONIO, TX	$24,530	2025	GENERAL AND PROGRAM OPERATIONS
HEBREW FREE LOAN ASSOCIATION	SAN ANTONIO, TX	$19,000	2025	GENERAL AND PROGRAM OPERATIONS
CONGREGATION AGUDAS ACHIM	SAN ANTONIO, TX	$17,911	2025	GENERAL AND PROGRAM OPERATIONS
URJ GREEN FAMILY CAMP	BRUCEVILLE, TX	$17,500	2025	GENERAL AND PROGRAM OPERATIONS
CHABAD OF BOERNE	BOERNE, TX	$15,000	2025	GENERAL AND PROGRAM OPERATIONS
CAMP YOUNG JUDAEA TEXAS	BELLAIRE, TX	$14,700	2025	GENERAL AND PROGRAM OPERATIONS
HEMISFAIR CONSERVANCY	SAN ANTONIO, TX	$14,000	2025	GENERAL AND PROGRAM OPERATIONS
TEMPLE ISRAEL OF NORTHERN WESTCHESTER	CROTONONHOUSTON, NY	$10,000	2025	GENERAL AND PROGRAM OPERATIONS
TEXAS A&M HILLEL	COLLEGE STATION, TX	$10,000	2025	GENERAL AND PROGRAM OPERATIONS
YOUNGSTOWN AREA JEWISH FEDERATION	YOUNGSTOWN, OH	$9,500	2025	GENERAL AND PROGRAM OPERATIONS
BIRTHRIGHT ISRAEL FOUNDATION	NEW YORK, NY	$9,000	2025	GENERAL AND PROGRAM OPERATIONS
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SAN ANTONIO	SAN ANTONIO, TX	$7,500	2025	GENERAL AND PROGRAM OPERATIONS
CHABAD CENTER FOR JEWISH LIFE & LEARNING	SAN ANTONIO, TX	$6,170	2025	GENERAL AND PROGRAM OPERATIONS
TEMPLE MENORAH	REDONDO BEACH, CA	$5,920	2025	GENERAL AND PROGRAM OPERATIONS
JEWISH FEDERATION OF NORTH AMERICA	NEW YORK, NY	$228,558	2024	GENERAL AND PROGRAM OPERATIONS
JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES OF SAN ANTONIO	SAN ANTONIO, TX	$164,414	2024	GENERAL AND PROGRAM OPERATIONS
BARSHOP JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER	SAN ANTONIO, TX	$156,013	2024	GENERAL AND PROGRAM OPERATIONS
JEWISH AGENCY FOR ISRAEL - UKRAINE CRISIS	NEW YORK, NY	$76,234	2024	GENERAL AND PROGRAM OPERATIONS
SHMUEL BASS TORAH ACADEMY OF SAN ANTONIO	SAN ANTONIO, TX	$55,100	2024	GENERAL AND PROGRAM OPERATIONS
TEXAS HILLEL	AUSTIN, TX	$55,000	2024	GENERAL AND PROGRAM OPERATIONS
STARR FAMILY JEWISH DAY SCHOOL	SAN ANTONIO, TX	$40,479	2024	GENERAL AND PROGRAM OPERATIONS
HEBREW FREE LOAN ASSOCIATION	SAN ANTONIO, TX	$31,500	2024	GENERAL AND PROGRAM OPERATIONS
TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY	SAN MARCOS, TX	$21,333	2024	GENERAL AND PROGRAM OPERATIONS

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Where does most of its grantmaking land?

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Planning & Allocations (Annual Campaign Allocation Application)

Foundation for Jewish Philanthropies — Israel Leadership Grants

Foundation for Jewish Philanthropies — MicroGrant (Program Grants / Small Grants)

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