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Top Jewish Foundation Inc uses a mix of Jewish federation assets, endowment vehicles, and direct community grantmaking to support Jewish organizations and related community institutions across Florida and beyond. Its largest recent grant was $2,000,083 to The Tampa Jcc Federation Inc for general support, a sign of how central federation-style operating support is in its portfolio. Other large grants also went to Jewish Family Services of Greater Orlando and Congregation Ohev Shalom, both for general support, showing that the foundation backs established institutions with flexible funding rather than narrowly restricted project dollars. The foundation also manages named funds and scholarship vehicles that extend its work into education, legacy giving, and community sustainability. Examples include the Stevan & Marilyn Simon Family Scholarship for students pursuing Israel programs, the Estelle Aden Holocaust Education Fund, and the NETA Fund for the Jewish Council of North Central Florida. In addition to grantmaking, it offers philanthropic advising and family philanthropy services, indicating a role that combines distributing funds with helping donors structure long-term giving.
Jewish community support is the clearest thread in the foundation’s recent grants. It awarded $443,856 to Congregation Ohev Shalom for general support and $387,322 to the Jewish Federation of Pinellas & Pasco Counties for general support, alongside other flexible awards to synagogues and federation institutions. Education and youth programs are another focus. The foundation gave $192,759 to Central Florida Hillel for general support and $156,808 to Hillel School of Tampa Inc Dba Hillel Academy for general support. It also supports student opportunity through the Stevan & Marilyn Simon Family Scholarship, which provides assistance for Israel programs and student participation. Community services appear in the portfolio as well. Gulf Coast Jewish Family and Community Services Inc received $131,430 for general support, and Jewish Family Services of Greater Orlando received $515,660 for general support. These awards show support for organizations delivering direct services alongside religious and educational institutions.
Typical grant size is modest relative to the foundation’s overall annual giving: the 25th percentile is $8,600, the median is $15,790, and the 75th percentile is $40,630. At the same time, a small number of very large general-support grants account for much of the recent visible activity. The foundation is a Mixed - Jewish Federation DAF classification, which fits its blend of donor-advised and federation-linked philanthropy. Recent grants show repeated support to the same recipients across multiple years, including Tampa Jcc Federation, Jewish Federation of Pinellas & Pasco Counties, and Returning the Sparks Inc.
$6M
$116.2M
$17.6M
$9.7M
Most grants fall between $9K and $41K, with a median of $16K.
25th Percentile
$9K
Median
$16K
75th Percentile
$41K
STEVE KLEIN
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Giving is strongly concentrated in Florida, which accounts for 68% of grants and is also the top state by grant count. Within the state, Tampa, Maitland, Largo, Winter Park, Clearwater, Naples, Palm Harbor, St. Petersburg, and Oviedo appear repeatedly in recent awards. Outside Florida, the foundation has also granted to Medway, Massachusetts; Natick, Massachusetts; and Sherman Oaks, California. All listed recipient-country records are in the United States.
Its recent grants center on Jewish community institutions and related services: federations, synagogues, Hillel organizations, Jewish family service providers, and Jewish schools. The portfolio also includes scholarships, Holocaust education, and legacy-building funds.
The grant-size distribution shows a 25th percentile of $8,600, a median of $15,790, and a 75th percentile of $40,630. The recent grant list also includes much larger general-support awards, so the distribution is wide.
Yes. Several recipients appear across multiple years in the recent-grants list, including Tampa Jcc Federation, Jewish Federation of Pinellas & Pasco Counties, and Returning the Sparks Inc. That pattern suggests repeated support rather than one-off giving only.
Some programs accept unsolicited applications, including the Stevan & Marilyn Simon Family Scholarship, Family Philanthropy Program, Funds for Non-Profits at TOP, TOP Sponsorship Program, and LIFE & LEGACY Program. Others listed, such as the Estelle Aden Holocaust Education Fund and the NETA Fund, do not accept unsolicited requests.
Florida is the main location for its grantmaking: 68% of grants go to recipients in Florida, and Florida is also the top state by grant count. Recent Florida recipients include organizations in Tampa, Maitland, Largo, Winter Park, Clearwater, Naples, Palm Harbor, St. Petersburg, and Oviedo.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Current and upcoming funding from Top Jewish Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Bonus can only be granted to Jewish organizations. Program runs from September 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026 or until matching funds are depleted.
Deadline: Program runs from September 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026, or until matching funds are depleted. Bonus must be used by December 31, 2027.
Who can apply: Nonprofit organizations seeking a fund or endowment solution should contact TOP to set up an organizational fund.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAMPA JCCSFEDERATION | TAMPA, FL | $1,467,416 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SCHWAB CHARITABLE FUND | SAN FERANCISCO, CA | $584,607 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER ORLANDO | MAITLAND, FL | $290,167 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| PRAGER UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | HOLLYWOOD, FL | $250,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CHABAD OF SOUTH TAMPA | TAMPA, FL | $223,572 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| JEWISH FEDERATION OF PINELLAS & PASCO COUNTIES | LARGO, FL | $174,390 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CHABAD LUBAVITCH OF TAMPA BAY | TAMPA, FL | $172,500 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CONGREGATION B'NAI ISRAEL | ST PETERSBURG, FL | $142,600 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SHORECREST PREPARATORY SCHOOL | ST PETERSBURG, FL | $135,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| RAYMOND JAMES CHARITABLE ENDOWMENT FUND | ST PETERSBURG, FL | $133,854 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| JEWISH NATIONAL FUND - SOUTH FLORIDA | BOCA RATON, FL | $113,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| TEMPLE B'NAI ISRAEL | CLEARWATER, FL | $108,886 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ROHR BAIS CHAYA ACADEMY | TAMARAC, FL | $100,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| IN TOUCH WITH COMMUNITIES AROUND THE WORLD INC (ARTS CONSERVATORY FOR TEENS | MAITLAND, FL | $98,965 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| TEMPLE BETH EL | ST PETERSBURG, FL | $90,975 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| RETURNING THE SPARKS INC | MEDWAY, MA | $90,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ST LEO CENTER FOR CATHOLIC JEWISH STUDIES | SAINT LEO, FL | $75,880 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| AMERICAN ISRAEL EDUCATION FOUNDATION | WASHINGTON, DC | $75,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES OF GREATER ORLANDO | WINTER PARK, FL | $65,303 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CONGREGATION OHEV SHALOM | MAITLAND, FL | $60,837 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| TAMPA MUSEUM OF ART | TAMPA, FL | $58,600 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| THE FLORIDA HOLOCAUST MUSEUM | ST PETERSBURG, FL | $56,400 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CHABAD JEWISH CENTER OF GREATER ST PETERSBURG | ST PETERSBURG, FL | $51,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| WASHINGTON INSTITUTE FOR NEAR EAST POLICY | WASHINGTON, DC | $50,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE | NEW YORK, NY | $45,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL RESOURCE AND EDUCATION CENTER | MAITLAND, FL | $44,024 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SEMINOLE BOOSTERS INC | TALLAHASSEE, FL | $40,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| JEWISH FEDERATION OF LEE & CHARLOTTE COUNTIES | FT MYERS, FL | $32,500 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CENTRAL FLORIDA HILLEL | OVIEDO, FL | $32,204 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY | CLEVELAND, OH | $32,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| THE DALI MUSEUM | ST PETERSBURG, FL | $32,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| GULF COAST JEWISH FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES INC | CLEARWATER, FL | $30,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| WATER 4 MERCY INC | CLEARWATER, FL | $30,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CARE FOR REAL | CHICAGO, IL | $30,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FRIENDS OF THE ISRAEL DEFENSE FORCES (FIDF) | DELRAY BEACH, FL | $26,591 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| TEMPLE BETH-EL | ORMAND BEACH, FL | $25,871 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| MENORAH MANOR FOUNDATION INC | ST PETERSBURG, FL | $25,050 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FOUNDATION FOR THE DEFENSE OF DEMOCRACIES | WASHINGTON, DC | $25,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| JEWISH THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY OF AMERICA | NEW YORK, NY | $25,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| AMY WELLNESS FOUNDATION | SPRUCE PINE, NC | $25,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| HEBREW ACADEMY TAMPA BAY INC | TAMPA, FL | $25,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ORT AMERICA | BOCA RATON, FL | $25,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| DAFFY CHARITABLE FUND | LOS ALTOS, CA | $24,850 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| TIKKUN HAYAM - REPAIR THE SEA INC | TAMPA, FL | $23,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CHABAD HEBREW ACADEMY INC | MARGATE, FL | $23,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| MESIVTA OF CORAL SPRINGS INC | CORAL SPRINGS, FL | $20,500 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CONGREGATION RODEPH SHOLOM | TAMPA, FL | $20,500 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CUBAN ARTS GROUP INC | TAMPA, FL | $20,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ST JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION INC | TAMPA, FL | $20,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CONGREGATION SCHAARAI ZEDEK | TAMPA, FL | $20,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
CHABAD OF SOUTH TAMPA
$223,572GENERAL SUPPORT
JEWISH FEDERATION OF PINELLAS & PASCO COUNTIES
GENERAL SUPPORT
CHABAD LUBAVITCH OF TAMPA BAY
$172,500GENERAL SUPPORT
CONGREGATION B'NAI ISRAEL
$142,600GENERAL SUPPORT
TEMPLE B'NAI ISRAEL
$108,886GENERAL SUPPORT
ROHR BAIS CHAYA ACADEMY
$100,000GENERAL SUPPORT
IN TOUCH WITH COMMUNITIES AROUND THE WORLD INC (ARTS CONSERVATORY FOR TEENS
$98,965GENERAL SUPPORT
TEMPLE BETH EL
$90,975GENERAL SUPPORT
RETURNING THE SPARKS INC
$90,000GENERAL SUPPORT
ST LEO CENTER FOR CATHOLIC JEWISH STUDIES
$75,880GENERAL SUPPORT
AMERICAN ISRAEL EDUCATION FOUNDATION
$75,000GENERAL SUPPORT
CONGREGATION OHEV SHALOM
$60,837GENERAL SUPPORT
CHABAD JEWISH CENTER OF GREATER ST PETERSBURG
$51,000GENERAL SUPPORT
WASHINGTON INSTITUTE FOR NEAR EAST POLICY
$50,000GENERAL SUPPORT
CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY
$32,000GENERAL SUPPORT
THE DALI MUSEUM
$32,000GENERAL SUPPORT
WATER 4 MERCY INC
$30,000GENERAL SUPPORT
TEMPLE BETH-EL
$25,871GENERAL SUPPORT
MENORAH MANOR FOUNDATION INC
$25,050GENERAL SUPPORT
JEWISH THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY OF AMERICA
$25,000GENERAL SUPPORT
HEBREW ACADEMY TAMPA BAY INC
$25,000GENERAL SUPPORT
TIKKUN HAYAM - REPAIR THE SEA INC
$23,000GENERAL SUPPORT
CHABAD HEBREW ACADEMY INC
$23,000GENERAL SUPPORT
MESIVTA OF CORAL SPRINGS INC
$20,500GENERAL SUPPORT
CONGREGATION RODEPH SHOLOM
$20,500GENERAL SUPPORT
CUBAN ARTS GROUP INC
$20,000GENERAL SUPPORT
CONGREGATION SCHAARAI ZEDEK
$20,000GENERAL SUPPORT
