Jewish Foundation for Education of Women
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About Jewish Foundation for Education of Women
The Jewish Foundation for Education of Women focuses on funding higher-education access and scholarships specifically for women with financial need, primarily in New York City and surrounding areas. Its grants frequently support public colleges (CUNY campuses), Jewish women’s education programs, and organizations assisting women from Orthodox backgrounds transitioning to mainstream education and careers. The foundation concentrates support on established institutions and programs rather than one-off small projects, and uses donor-advised distributions as part of its giving mix.
Focus Areas
Scholarship funding for low-income women at NYC public colleges (CUNY campuses)Jewish women’s higher education (e.g., Stern College and other Jewish institutions)Support for formerly ultra‑Orthodox women’s education and workforce integration (e.g., Footsteps)Scholarship program partnerships with college foundations in NYC and Long IslandDonor-advised and intermediary grants to Jewish communal organizations (UJA, JCF)
Who They Fund
women with financial need / low-income womenwomen pursuing education (scholarship recipients)
About Jewish Foundation for Education of Women
Jewish Foundation for Education of Women’s grantmaking is built around scholarships and student support for women with financial need, especially through New York college partnerships and Jewish women’s education programs. Across its recent grants, the foundation consistently backs named campus cohorts, internship stipends, advising, and emergency aid that help students stay enrolled and move toward degree completion. One of its most repeated patterns is support for the City University of New York system. Recent awards include grants to Queens College Foundation, Hunter College Foundation, Research Foundation of City University of New York, and New York City College of Technology Foundation, each tied to scholarship support for women with financial need. The foundation also funds Jewish and community-based institutions that serve women pursuing higher education and professional advancement. Its portfolio shows a clear preference for established partner organizations rather than isolated one-off projects. Grants to Footsteps reflect support for women from Orthodox backgrounds, while awards to Yeshiva University’s Stern College point to Jewish women’s educational pathways. The presence of qualified distributions to Jewish Communal Fund also shows that the foundation uses intermediary vehicles alongside direct program grants.
What Jewish Foundation for Education of Women Funds
A core focus is higher-education access for women with financial need. The foundation awarded $316,416 to Queens College Foundation for scholarships for women with financial need, and $309,078 to Hunter College Foundation for the same purpose. Another major area is Jewish women’s education. It gave $338,345 to Yeshiva University (Stern College 2020) for women with financial need, and $273,725 to Footsteps for scholarships for women with financial need, reflecting support for women connected to Jewish educational and community pathways. The foundation also funds college persistence and career readiness. Recent grants to New York City College of Technology Foundation and Research Foundation of City University of New York support scholarship-based campus programs, while the foundation’s broader program mix includes internships, advising, and professional development through partner institutions. A further thread is donor-advised grantmaking through Jewish Communal Fund, which appears as a qualified distribution in the recent grants list.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$3.2M
Total Assets
$84.5M
Total Revenue
$3.8M
Total Expenses
$4.4M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $54K and $250K, with a median of $132K.
25th Percentile
$54K
Median
$132K
75th Percentile
$250K
Geographic Reach
Local4 states funded
Funding intensity
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