Jewish Federation of Western Massachusetts
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About Jewish Federation of Western Massachusetts
The Jewish Federation of Western Massachusetts is the bedrock of our Jewish community, ensuring that Jewish life thrives every day—not just in times of crisis. We unite and guide our community to ensure the continuity and strength of the Jewish people, support a secure and democratic State of Israel, and provide vital care for Jews in need, both locally and around the world.
Focus Areas
Jewish educationsocial serviceshunger relief and food securitycommunity securityIsrael support and advocacyscholarships and youth developmentcommunity building
Funding Style
general operating supportunrestricted supportcore/organizational support
Topics
About Jewish Federation of Western Massachusetts
The largest recent grant in the record went to the Springfield Jewish Community Center: $1,280,620 in 2025 for general support. That single award sits alongside a pattern of repeated operating grants to Jewish institutions in Western Massachusetts, including Springfield Jewish Community, Temple Beth El, Lubavitcher Yeshiva Academy, and the Alliance of Orthodox Congregations. The grant history shows a federation that supports community infrastructure rather than only one-off projects, with funding flowing to synagogues, schools, social-service groups, and Jewish communal organizations. A second major thread is support for organizations tied to Jewish life and security beyond the immediate region, including American Friends of Magen David Adom in New York and Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County in Boca Raton. The foundation also maintains scholarship and travel-grant programs through the Jewish Endowment Foundation, covering college aid and Israel travel support for eligible students and applicants. Its public profile is centered on general support and core organizational funding, with recurring awards appearing across multiple years for several recipients.
What Jewish Federation of Western Massachusetts Funds
Jewish Federation of Western Massachusetts Inc supports Jewish community institutions, education, and social services through a mix of operating grants and scholarship programs. In community-building work, it gave $136,116 to Rachel's Table of Western Massachusetts Inc for general support, and $66,285 to Rachel's Table for general support in another recent year. In Jewish education, it provided $152,833 to Lubavitcher Yeshiva Academy for general support and $75,848 to New England Jewish Academy for general support. It also funds synagogue-based community infrastructure: Temple Beth El received $188,334 for general support, while the Alliance of Orthodox Congregations received $214,168 for general support. Separate from institutional giving, the Jewish Endowment Foundation administers scholarships and Israel travel grants for eligible students and applicants in Western Massachusetts.
How Jewish Federation of Western Massachusetts Gives
Typical grant size is modest relative to the larger operating awards: the 25th percentile is $8,500, the median is $12,607, and the 75th percentile is $36,781. The recent record also shows a strong recurring pattern, with several recipients appearing in multiple years, including Springfield Jewish Community Center, Temple Beth El, Lubavitcher Yeshiva Academy, Alliance of Orthodox Congregations, and Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County. The foundation operates through general support and core/organizational support, and it also administers scholarships and Israel travel grants through the Jewish Endowment Foundation. Some of those scholarship programs accept unsolicited applications, while the grantmaking record itself is dominated by repeat annual support.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$4.3M
Total Assets
$54.4M
Total Revenue
$3.1M
Total Expenses
$5.2M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $9K and $37K, with a median of $13K.
25th Percentile
$9K
Median
$13K
75th Percentile
$37K
Geographic Reach
Regional8 states funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
NORA GORENSTEIN
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