United Jewish Federation Stamford New Canaan Darien
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About United Jewish Federation Stamford New Canaan Darien
To strengthen and support Jewish life in Greater Stamford, New Canaan and Darien and the broader Jewish community through funding, programs, education, volunteerism and overseas support.
Focus Areas
Jewish educationSocial servicesCommunity buildingHuman services/food security (e.g., 3 SQUARE)Israel and overseas supportLeadership development and youth programs
Who They Fund
other organizations/peer nonprofits
Funding Style
grants to other organizationsgeneral operating supportunspecified/project-flexible funding
Topics
About United Jewish Federation Stamford New Canaan Darien
The largest recent grant in the record goes to Jewish Federation of North America: $950,000 in 2024. That single award fits a broader pattern of federation-to-federation support alongside funding for local Jewish institutions and service agencies. United Jewish Federation Stamford New Canaan Darien Inc. gives through its General Grant Program, which supports local Jewish agencies and other regional, national, and international organizations whose missions align with UJF values. Recent awards show a mix of community infrastructure, education, and human services. Bi-cultural Hebrew Academy received $230,400 in 2025, and Schoke Jewish Family Service received $181,300 in 2025. Other grants reached Stamford Jewish Community Center, Temple Sinai, Temple Beth El, Chabad Stamford, and Young Israel of Stamford Ct, reflecting a grantmaker that supports both communal institutions and programmatic work. The foundation’s stated purpose is to strengthen and support Jewish life in Greater Stamford, New Canaan and Darien and the broader Jewish community through funding, programs, education, volunteerism, and overseas support. The grant list also includes organizations connected to Israel and overseas assistance, such as Jewish Agency for Israel-north Amer, American Jewish Joint Distribution, Pef Israel Endowment Fund, and Israel Food Rescue.
What United Jewish Federation Stamford New Canaan Darien Funds
Jewish education is one of the clearest funding areas. Bi-cultural Hebrew Academy received $230,400 in 2025 and $141,700 in 2023, with another $114,536 in 2024, showing repeated support for a school-based partner. Human services and social support are another thread. Schoke Jewish Family Service received $181,300 in 2025, $147,000 in 2024, and $45,000 in 2023, while Israel Food Rescue received $29,599 in 2025. Those awards align with the foundation’s stated interest in social services and food security. Community-building grants also appear through local synagogue and Jewish community institutions. Temple Sinai received $45,250 in 2025 and $27,500 in 2024, while Temple Beth El received $23,200 in 2024 and $22,150 in 2025. The pattern points to support for participation, affiliation, and organized Jewish life.
How United Jewish Federation Stamford New Canaan Darien Gives
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$995K
Total Assets
$4.3M
Total Revenue
$3M
Total Expenses
$2.7M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $18K and $79K, with a median of $27K.
25th Percentile
$18K
Median
$27K
75th Percentile
$79K
Geographic Reach
Regional3 states funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
MICHAEL SCHLESSINGER
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