Ensure the lasting presence of a vibrant, inclusive Jewish community in St. Paul and beyond; connect, support, and empower individuals and organizations through leadership, philanthropy, and partnership so that no Jew should ever feel alone.
A defining feature of The United Jewish Fund and Council St Paul Jewish Federation is its repeated use of general operating support for the institutions that anchor Jewish life in St. Paul and Minneapolis. In the recent grants list, the largest award went to Minnesota Jewish Community Foundation for $1,219,752, followed by $871,913 to Jewish Federations of North America for the Israel Swords of Iron Campaign. The pattern shows a federation that combines local institutional support with collective response to Jewish needs beyond Minnesota. The federation also backs schools, family services, community relations work, and Jewish campus life through substantial operating grants. Jewish Family Service of St Paul received three annual awards of more than $190,000 each across 2023, 2024, and 2025, while Minnesota Jewish Community Center received grants of $364,234, $337,888, and $321,571 over the same period. Talmud Torah, Sholom Foundation, and Hillel Foundation also appear multiple times, suggesting a sustained relationship with core organizations rather than one-off project funding. Its grantmaking reflects a community-building role: strengthening Jewish education, engagement, continuity, and support services through both local partners and national Jewish institutions.
Jewish education is a recurring priority. The federation gave $111,128 in 2024 to Talmud Torah for general operating support, then $45,000 in 2025 to Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day School for general operating support. It also awarded $44,744 in 2023 and $40,084 in 2024 to Chabad Academy for general operating support, alongside $35,200 in 2025 to Lubavitch Cheder Day School. Care for people in need appears through social-service partners and support for community health infrastructure. Jewish Family Service of St Paul received $203,503 in 2023, $199,123 in 2024, and $196,280 in 2025, all for general operating support. Sholom Foundation also received repeat operating grants, including $192,996 in 2025. The federation also funds broader Jewish engagement and civic response. Jewish Community Relations Council received $549,984 in 2025 for general operating support, and Jewish Federations of North America received $65,860 in 2024 for Ukraine relief.
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Most grants fall between $15K and $95K, with a median of $22K.
25th Percentile
$15K
Median
$22K
75th Percentile
$95K
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Typical awards are mid-sized, with a p25 of $15,000, a median of $21,784, and a p75 of $95,045. The recent-grants list shows a much larger set of operating grants above that range, especially for federation-wide and core-community institutions. Recipients appear across multiple years, including Jewish Family Service of St Paul, Minnesota Jewish Community Center, Jewish Federations of North America, Talmud Torah, Sholom Foundation, and Hillel Foundation. The grant mix includes general operating support, emergency response, and unrestricted institutional support. The organization also accepts unsolicited applications for several active programs, including Ignite Grants, Burst Micro-Grants, and scholarship programs.
Grantmaking is concentrated in Minnesota, with 65% of grants given to recipients in the HQ state. Minneapolis and St. Paul dominate the recent list: Minnesota Jewish Community Foundation, Jewish Community Relations Council, Minnesota Jewish Community Center, Sholom Foundation, and Hillel Foundation are all in Minneapolis, while Jewish Family Service of St Paul, Talmud Torah, Chabad Academy, Mount Zion Temple, and Lubavitch Cheder Day School are in St. Paul. Outside Minnesota, the recent grants list includes New York, NY recipients such as Jewish Federations of North America and New Israel Fund.
Its recent grants most often support Jewish community institutions through general operating support. Recipients include federations, family service agencies, Jewish schools, community centers, and campus or engagement organizations in Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Yes. While 65% of grants go to recipients in Minnesota, the recent grants list also includes New York-based Jewish organizations, and active programs cover a 12-county St. Paul service region plus Minnesota, Wisconsin, Israel, and the United States.
The foundation’s typical grant size is $15,000 at the 25th percentile, $21,784 at the median, and $95,045 at the 75th percentile. Recent awards also include much larger operating grants to core institutions and federation partners.
Yes. Several active programs accept unsolicited applications, including Ignite Grants, Burst Micro-Grants, SPJF Summer Camp Scholarships, Jewish Camp Scholarships, and the Goldberger Family Endowment Fund for Disability & Inclusion Support.
The foundation supports Jewish education, community engagement and impact programs, leadership development, caring for people in need, grants and scholarships, Israel support, and overseas relief. Recent grants also show support for Ukraine relief and the Israel Swords of Iron Campaign.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Current and upcoming funding from United Jewish Fund and Council St Paul Jewish Federation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Open to new and existing Jewish partners serving the St. Paul Jewish Federation service area; applicants must demonstrate organizational health, alignment with Federation priorities, and measurable community benefit.
Deadline: Application periods: January 1-April 30, May 1-August 31, and September 1-December 31. Decisions occur in late July, late November, and late March 2027.
Who can apply: Open to Jewish organizations serving the St. Paul Jewish Federation service area; applicants must demonstrate organizational health, alignment with Federation priorities, and measurable community benefit.
Deadline: Rolling, with decisions made on an ongoing basis.
Who can apply: Open to recipients of other Federation funding, including Pillar and Ignite Grants; each application must represent a single program and will be evaluated on clarity, innovation, alignment with Federation priorities, evaluation plans, and collaboration.
Deadline: Twice per year, mid-March and mid-August.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MINNESOTA JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $359,548 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| JEWISH COMMUNITY RELATIONS COUNCIL | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $345,832 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF ST PAUL | ST PAUL, MN | $204,466 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| JEWISH FEDERATIONS OF NORTH AMERICA | NEW YORK, NY | $159,698 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| TEMPLE OF AARON | ST PAUL, MN | $153,966 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| SHOLOM FOUNDATION | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $136,589 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| MOUNT ZION TEMPLE | ST PAUL, MN | $100,456 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| HILLEL FOUNDATION | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $83,120 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| HEILICHER MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH DAY SCHOOL | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $45,514 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| BETH JACOB CONGREGATION | ST PAUL, MN | $30,152 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH FEDERATION | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $27,927 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| SIX POINTS THEATER | ST PAUL, MN | $19,950 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| MAAYANOT COMMUNITY MIKVEH OF MINNESOTA | ST PAUL, MN | $15,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| TALMUD TORAH | ST PAUL, MN | $11,791 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| HERZL CAMP FOUNDATION | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| JEWISH HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF THE UPPER MIDWEST | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $7,200 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| CHABAD ACADEMY | ST PAUL, MN | $6,090 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| MINNESOTA JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $1,219,752 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| JEWISH FEDERATIONS OF NORTH AMERICA | NEW YORK, NY | $871,913 | 2025 | ISRAEL SWORDS OF IRON CAMPAIGN |
| JEWISH COMMUNITY RELATIONS COUNCIL | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $549,984 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| MINNESOTA JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $321,571 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| JEWISH FEDERATIONS OF NORTH AMERICA | NEW YORK, NY | $256,116 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF ST PAUL | ST PAUL, MN | $196,280 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| SHOLOM FOUNDATION | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $192,996 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| HILLEL FOUNDATION | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $81,419 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| HEILICHER MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH DAY SCHOOL | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $45,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| MOUNT ZION TEMPLE | ST PAUL, MN | $44,462 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| TALMUD TORAH | ST PAUL, MN | $36,124 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| LUBAVITCH CHEDER DAY SCHOOL | ST PAUL, MN | $35,200 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| JEWISH FEDERATIONS OF NORTH AMERICA | NEW YORK, NY | $23,451 | 2025 | UKRAINE RELIEF |
| HERZL CAMP FOUNDATION | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $20,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| TEMPLE OF AARON | ST PAUL, MN | $19,695 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| BETH JACOB CONGREGATION | ST PAUL, MN | $19,060 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH FEDERATION | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $18,370 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| SIX POINTS THEATER | ST PAUL, MN | $17,550 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| JEWFOLK MEDIA | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $17,500 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| MN PUBLIC RADIO | ST PAUL, MN | $6,250 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| MINNESOTA JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $337,888 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| JEWISH FEDERATIONS OF NORTH AMERICA | NEW YORK, NY | $260,118 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF ST PAUL | ST PAUL, MN | $199,123 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| TALMUD TORAH | ST PAUL, MN | $111,128 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| JEWISH COMMUNITY RELATIONS COUNCIL | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $96,296 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| SHOLOM FOUNDATION | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $85,424 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| HILLEL FOUNDATION | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $78,050 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| JEWISH FEDERATIONS OF NORTH AMERICA | NEW YORK, NY | $65,860 | 2024 | UKRAINE RELIEF |
| CHABAD ACADEMY | ST PAUL, MN | $40,084 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| MOUNT ZION TEMPLE | ST PAUL, MN | $31,250 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| HERZL CAMP FOUNDATION | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $20,500 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| BETH JACOB CONGREGATION | ST PAUL, MN | $18,614 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| SIX POINTS THEATER | ST PAUL, MN | $17,300 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
TEMPLE OF AARON
$153,966GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
MOUNT ZION TEMPLE
$100,456GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
BETH JACOB CONGREGATION
$30,152GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
SIX POINTS THEATER
$19,950GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
MAAYANOT COMMUNITY MIKVEH OF MINNESOTA
$15,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
TALMUD TORAH
$11,791GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
HERZL CAMP FOUNDATION
$10,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
JEWISH HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF THE UPPER MIDWEST
$7,200GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
CHABAD ACADEMY
$6,090GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
MOUNT ZION TEMPLE
$44,462GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
TALMUD TORAH
$36,124GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
LUBAVITCH CHEDER DAY SCHOOL
$35,200GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
HERZL CAMP FOUNDATION
$20,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
TEMPLE OF AARON
$19,695GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
BETH JACOB CONGREGATION
$19,060GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
SIX POINTS THEATER
$17,550GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
TALMUD TORAH
$111,128GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
CHABAD ACADEMY
$40,084GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
MOUNT ZION TEMPLE
$31,250GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
HERZL CAMP FOUNDATION
$20,500GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
BETH JACOB CONGREGATION
$18,614GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
SIX POINTS THEATER
$17,300GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT