Strengthen and support the Jewish community by building Jewish pride, supporting Israel and world Jewry, combating hate and protecting the community, and caring for those in need.
JewishColumbus places major support behind the Jewish Federation of Columbus and the Columbus Jewish Foundation, with recent grants of $3,309,582 in 2024 and $2,925,818 in 2023 to the federation, plus $1,222,940 in 2024 and $1,056,758 in 2023 to the foundation. Those awards point to a funder that works through large organizational support rather than individual giving, and its stated purpose is to strengthen and support the Jewish community by building Jewish pride, supporting Israel and world Jewry, combating hate and protecting the community, and caring for those in need. The organization also operates youth philanthropy programming, security funding, local community investment, scholarships, and Israel experience grants. Recent activity shows a local grantmaker with all listed grants going to U.S. recipients, and a clear emphasis on Jewish communal institutions in Columbus. The pattern is consistent with support for community infrastructure: operating support for supported organizations, funding for safety and antisemitism response, and programs for teens and families. Across its active programs, JewishColumbus connects philanthropic education with community protection and Jewish identity-building.
In community security, JewishColumbus directs annual funding toward security initiatives in Columbus, with one active program focused on protecting the community and preventing antisemitism. The foundation also lists Building Bridges & Combating Hate Funding, described as $500K for initiatives that build bridges and combat hate. For youth engagement, it runs the JewishColumbus Youth Foundation, which gives young people a role in grantmaking and philanthropic education in Columbus and Central Ohio. The scholarships program supports teens under Build Jewish Pride, and Israel Experience Grants back teen travel and Jewish learning tied to Israel. Community Investment and Community Investment / Funding Opportunities focus on local agencies, human services, emergency assistance, and care for people in need in Columbus and Central Ohio.
The grant size distribution is large: p25 is $1,181,394, median grant size is $2,074,379, and p75 is $3,021,759. Recent awards also show repeat support to the same core institutions across 2023 and 2024, suggesting ongoing organizational funding rather than one-time gifts. The foundation does not fund individuals and does not make program-related investments. Its listed philosophy emphasizes grants to organizations, including organizational support and general operating support. Several active programs do not accept unsolicited applications, while the scholarships and B’nai Tzedek programs are marked as accepting unsolicited requests.
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$1.8M
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$7.4M
Most grants fall between $1.2M and $3M, with a median of $2.1M.
25th Percentile
$1.2M
Median
$2.1M
75th Percentile
$3M
About 100% of grants go to recipients in OH.
Julie Tilson Stanley
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JewishColumbus gives locally: 100% of grants in the data went to recipients in Ohio. The top state by grant count is also OH. Recent grant recipients were in Columbus, including the Jewish Federation of Columbus and the Columbus Jewish Foundation. Active program geography centers on Columbus and Central Ohio, with some programs also tied to Israel and international partner agencies through Global Impact.
Its grants go to nonprofit organizations, with a strong emphasis on Jewish communal institutions and local agencies serving people in need. The listed philosophy is grants to organizations, including organizational support and general operating support.
The stated focus areas include community security, combatting antisemitism, support for Israel and global Jewish communities, youth programs and scholarships, family programs and summer camp, community investment, and philanthropy and planned giving.
Yes. The active programs include the JewishColumbus Youth Foundation, scholarships for teens, Israel Experience Grants, and B’nai Tzedek youth philanthropy funds. These programs center on youth philanthropy, education, leadership, Jewish identity, and Israel-related experiences.
Some programs accept unsolicited requests, including Scholarships, B’nai Tzedek Funds, and PJ Library as listed on the site. Other active programs, including Community Security Funding and Global Impact, are marked as not accepting unsolicited applications.
The foundation’s giving is local, with 100% of grants in the data going to recipients in Ohio. Active programs are centered in Columbus and Central Ohio, with Global Impact extending to Israel and international partner agencies.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Columbus | Columbus, OH | $6,059,786 | 2026 | Support provided to supported organization |
| Columbus Jewish Foundation | Columbus, OH | $926,638 | 2026 | Support provided to supported organization |
| Jewish Federation of Columbus | Columbus, OH | $3,309,582 | 2024 | Support provided to supported organization |
| Columbus Jewish Foundation | Columbus, OH | $1,222,940 | 2024 | Support provided to supported organization |
| Jewish Federation of Columbus | Columbus, OH | $2,925,818 | 2023 | Support provided to supported organization |
| Columbus Jewish Foundation | Columbus, OH | $1,056,758 | 2023 | Support provided to supported organization |
Jewish Federation of Columbus
$6,059,786Support provided to supported organization
Columbus Jewish Foundation
$926,638Support provided to supported organization
Jewish Federation of Columbus
$3,309,582Support provided to supported organization
Columbus Jewish Foundation
$1,222,940Support provided to supported organization
Jewish Federation of Columbus
$2,925,818Support provided to supported organization
Columbus Jewish Foundation
$1,056,758Support provided to supported organization