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Weitz Family Lunch and Learn Fund
Jewish educationTorah studyCommunity learning
Who can apply: Groups seeking support for kosher lunch and learn Torah study may apply.
Deadline: Open on an ongoing basis.
About Oregon Jewish Community Foundation
To build and promote a culture of giving in Oregon and Southwest Washington that supports a thriving Jewish community now and for generations to come.
Focus Areas
Jewish community support and community buildingPhilanthropy and donor advisingPlanned giving and endowmentsEducation and scholarshipsYouth programs and campershipsServices for eldersCommunity dialogue and civic cohesion (Impact Together)
Funding Style
unrestricted/general operating supportone-time/general donationundesignated use
Topics
general charitable support
About Oregon Jewish Community Foundation
OREGON JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION is based in Portland, OR. It gave $15,039,749 in annual grants in the latest 990 year on file, and it reported total assets of $102,007,763. Its stated work centers on building and promoting a culture of giving in Oregon and Southwest Washington that supports a thriving Jewish community now and for generations to come. Reported focus areas include Jewish community support and community building, philanthropy and donor advising, planned giving and endowments, education and scholarships, youth programs and camperships, services for elders, and community dialogue and civic cohesion through Impact Together. Recent large grants show the breadth of its giving. OREGON JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded $3,074,684 to JEWISH NATIONAL FUND NATIONAL (RESEDA, CA) in 2023, $1,197,141 to JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER PORTLAND (JFGP) (TIGARD, OR) in 2023, and $1,153,584 to CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL (PORTLAND) (SAN DIEGO, CA) in 2024. Other major grants included $790,870 to JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER PORTLAND (JFGP) (TIGARD, OR) in 2024, $533,896 to OREGON JEWISH MUSEUM & CENTER FOR HOLOCAUST EDUCATION (OJMCHE) (PORTLAND, OR) in 2024, and $371,487 to B'NAI B'RITH CAMP (BB CAMP) (PORTLAND, OR) in 2023. The foundation also makes program-related investments.
What Oregon Jewish Community Foundation Funds
Recent grantmaking spans Jewish education and Torah study, elder services, community building, and planned giving capacity. Notable grants include the Weitz Family Lunch and Learn Fund, which supports kosher lunch and learn Torah study for community members seeking Jewish learning, and the Robison Foundation for Jewish Elders Grants, which funds programs that enhance the lives of elders through social, spiritual, and physical well-being. The Leonard and Lois Schnitzer Charitable Supporting Foundation of OJCF Grants prioritize Jewish social welfare and health, community building and development, and Jewish education, culture, and arts. OJCF also uses the Life & Legacy program to support planned giving initiatives for partner organizations.
How Oregon Jewish Community Foundation Gives
OREGON JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION’s typical grant size is $10,000 at the 25th percentile, $15,350 at the median, and $50,000 at the 75th percentile. Its recent grants include both very large general donations and smaller community grants, with many awards listed as general donations. The foundation funds nonprofit organizations rather than individuals and operates regionally across Oregon and Southwest Washington. Several active programs accept unsolicited applications, including the Community Grant Catalog / Apply for a Grant, Weitz Family Lunch and Learn Fund, Giving Circles, and OJCF Higher Education Scholarships. Other programs are invitation-based or partner-based.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$11.9M
Total Assets
$137.3M
Total Revenue
$16.8M
Total Expenses
$9.6M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $10K and $50K, with a median of $15K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$15K
75th Percentile
$50K
Geographic Reach
Regional19 states funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
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