About Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona
Strengthening our vibrant community through education, social services, advocacy, security, and cultural programs; supporting Jewish continuity and philanthropic giving in Southern Arizona and beyond.
Focus Areas
Jewish life and cultureeducationcommunity securitysenior servicesyouth and young familiesIsrael programs and scholarshipsmicrogrants and community engagement
Funding Style
unrestricted/general operating supportcore mission supportorganizational sustainability
About Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona
Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona centers its grantmaking on Jewish life, education, and community infrastructure in Southern Arizona, with mission support reaching local institutions year after year. The pattern is visible in repeated awards to Tucson Jewish Community Center, Jewish Family and Children Services, Tucson Hebrew Academy, and Hillel Foundation, alongside support for Jewish History Museum and Congregation Anshaei Israel. That mix shows a funder working across age groups and settings: community centers, social services, schools, campus life, synagogues, and cultural institutions. The foundation’s stated priorities include Jewish life and culture, education, community security, senior services, youth and young families, Israel programs and scholarships, microgrants, and community engagement. It also operates named programs for Community Engagement Microgrants, Israel Travel Scholarships, Jewish Summer Camp Incentives, and Community Impact Grants. Those programs point to a grantmaker that combines larger institutional support with small, targeted awards for community building and Jewish participation. Recent grants also show support beyond Tucson through Arizona-wide and national Jewish institutions, including Jewish Federations of North America and the Jewish Agency for Israel. The legal name on file is JEWISH FEDERATION OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA, and leadership is listed under Jeff Artzi.
What Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona Funds
Education is a visible part of the portfolio. Tucson Hebrew Academy received $259,750 in 2023, $181,500 in 2024, and $214,535 in 2025, showing sustained support for Jewish schooling in Tucson. Hillel Foundation also appears in the recent grants list, with $158,903 in 2023, $165,460 in 2024, and $204,366 in 2025, linking the foundation to Jewish campus engagement. Community and family services are another thread. Jewish Family and Children Services in Tucson received $364,300 in 2023, $367,022 in 2024, and $291,920 in 2025. Tucson Jewish Community Center also received major mission support across three years, including $443,008 in 2023 and $574,403 in 2024. Cultural and congregational institutions are part of the mix as well. Jewish History Museum received $99,897 in 2023, $154,723 in 2024, and $121,033 in 2025, while Congregation Anshaei Israel received awards in 2023, 2024, and 2025. The foundation also supports Israel-related activity through Jewish Agency for Israel.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$2.2M
Total Assets
$23.7M
Total Revenue
$5.9M
Total Expenses
$6.2M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $15K and $201K, with a median of $50K.
25th Percentile
$15K
Median
$50K
75th Percentile
$201K
Geographic Reach
Regional4 states funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
JEFF ARTZI
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