Foundation for Jewish Camp grows, supports, and strengthens the Jewish camp movement so camps can deliver exceptional experiences for campers, staff, families, and communities, engaging them in lifelong, joyful Judaism.
Foundation for Jewish Camp Inc. centers its grantmaking on strengthening the Jewish camp movement, with recent awards showing a strong mix of camp support, scholarships, inclusion, mental health, and Israel-response funding. Its 2025 grants include $469,300 to Camp Ramah in California, $399,120 to Camp Jca Shalom, and $370,462 to Camp Alonim, reflecting large program investments at established camps. The foundation also backed camp participation and access through grants such as $223,700 to Camp Mountain Chai and $136,833 to Camp Tawonga, both tied to scholarships and regional or family-camp priorities. Across the recent grants list, the foundation appears to use philanthropy to help camps serve campers, staff, and families through direct program support and specialized initiatives. Inclusion and accessibility show up repeatedly, as do mental health-related awards and grants tied to Jewish identity, regional access, and leadership development. Recent funding also reaches federated and camp-network organizations, including JCC and federation partners, alongside individual camps. The pattern points to a funder working across the camp ecosystem rather than supporting only one type of institution.
Several cause areas recur in the foundation’s recent grants. In inclusion and accessibility, it gave $323,520 to UJA-Federation of NY for Inclusion & Accessibility and $120,000 to Camp Jaycee for Disabilities Initiative. Mental health is another visible thread: Camp Zeke received $158,120 in 2025 for Family Camp, RSJ, Mental Health, and Israel Response, while Camp Settoga received $137,995 in 2024 for Yashar and Mental health. Jewish identity and RSJ engagement also appear often. Eden Village Camp received $284,700 for RSJ and Mental Health, and Apachi Rogers Park received $120,000 in 2024 for RSJ and Mental Health. Security and Israel-response funding are present as well, including $170,000 to Jcc Chicago for Security, Israel Response, and Scholarships. The foundation’s education-related giving supports camp learning, staff training, and curriculum development through its broader camp funding programs.
Typical grants cluster in the mid-five-figure range: the p25 is $11,235, the median is $17,500, and the p75 is $39,000. That distribution sits alongside a smaller set of much larger awards to camps and network partners, which lifts annual grant totals. The recent list also shows repeat relationships over time: Camp Tawonga appears in both 2023 and 2025, Camp Zeke appears in 2023 and 2025, and Apachi Rogers Park appears in 2023, 2024, and 2025. Foundation for Jewish Camp Inc. also makes program-related investments and does not fund individuals.
$5.2M
$59M
$25.7M
$19.2M
Most grants fall between $11K and $39K, with a median of $18K.
25th Percentile
$11K
Median
$18K
75th Percentile
$39K
About 22% of grants go to recipients in WI.
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Grantmaking is national, and every recent recipient listed is in the United States. Wisconsin is the top state by grant count, even though the foundation is headquartered in New York. Recent grants also land in California, Illinois, New York, and Maryland, with city-level examples including Encino, Malibu, Brandeis, Northbrook, Chicago, and Reisterstown. The recipient distribution shows a broad domestic network rather than a single local concentration.
Its recent grants support Jewish camp programming, scholarships, inclusion and accessibility, mental health, security and Israel-response work, family camp, RSJ engagement, and camp leadership or professional development. The active program list also includes education grants, capital expansion grants, recruitment and engagement initiatives, and the One Happy Camper® program.
No. The foundation does not fund individuals. Its recent and programmatic giving is directed to camps, federations, JCCs, and related nonprofit organizations.
The typical grant size is modest relative to a few large outliers: the p25 is $11,235, the median is $17,500, and the p75 is $39,000. The recent grants list also includes larger awards in the hundreds of thousands to camps and network partners.
Yes. Several recipients appear in multiple years, including Camp Tawonga in 2023 and 2025, Camp Zeke in 2023 and 2025, and Apachi Rogers Park in 2023, 2024, and 2025. That suggests ongoing relationships rather than one-time awards only.
Wisconsin is the top state by grant count. The recipient country distribution is entirely U.S.-based, with 369 grants in the United States.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAMP RAMAH IN CALIFORNIA | ENCINO, CA | $469,300 | 2025 | ISRAEL RESPONSE, RSJ, SCHOLARSHIPS, REGIONS, MENTAL HEALTH |
| CAMP JCA SHALOM | MALIBU, CA | $399,120 | 2025 | ISRAEL RESPONSE, RSJ, MENTAL HEALTH, CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, Scholarships |
| CAMP ALONIM | BRANDEIS, CA | $370,462 | 2025 | ISRAEL RESPONSE, SCHOLARSHIPS, REGIONS, MENTAL HEALTH |
| CAMP MOUNTAIN CHAI | SAN DIEGO, CA | $223,700 | 2025 | ISRAEL RESPONSE, RSJ, SCHOLARSHIPS, MENTAL HEALTH, CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT |
| JCC CHICAGO | NORTHBROOK, IL | $170,000 | 2025 | SECURITY, ISRAEL RESPONSE, SCHOLARSHIPS |
| CAMP ZEKE | RYE, NY | $158,120 | 2025 | FAMILY CAMP, RSJ, MENTAL HEALTH, ISRAEL RESPONSE |
| CAMP TAWONGA | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $136,833 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIPS, REGIONS, Family Camp, RSJ, Disabilities |
| WILSHIRE BOULEVARD TEMPLE CAMPS | LOS ANGELES, CA | $127,036 | 2025 | ISRAEL RESPONSE, SCHOLARSHIPS, REGIONS, MENTAL HEALTH |
| UJA-FEDERATION OF NY | NEW YORK, NY | $120,000 | 2025 | DISABILITIES INITIATIVE |
| CAMP JAYCEE | LA JOLLA, CA | $120,000 | 2025 | DISABILITIES INITIATIVE |
| M Y KEREN HASHLUCHIM INC | BROOKLYN, NY | $110,000 | 2025 | CHABAD INITIATIVE, ISRAEL RESPONSE |
| RAMAH DAY CAMP IN NYACK | NEW YORK, NY | $101,500 | 2025 | SECURITY, DISABILITIES INITIATIVE, SCHOLARSHIPS, MENTAL HEALTH, ISRAEL RESPONSE |
| ISLAND QUEST DAY CAMP | LITTLE NECK, NY | $89,211 | 2025 | RSJ, MENTAL HEALTH, COMMON GROUND |
| MOSHAVA ALEVY | LOS ANGELES, CA | $65,900 | 2025 | Security, ISRAEL RESPONSE, SCHOLARSHIPS, REGIONS, MENTAL HEALTH |
| JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER WASHINGTON | N BETHESDA, MD | $65,000 | 2025 | OHC |
| JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER METROWEST NJ | WHIPPANY, NJ | $61,524 | 2025 | RSJ, OHC |
| URJ CAMP NEWMAN | SAN RAFAEL, CA | $58,900 | 2025 | RSJ, SCHOLARSHIPS, REGIONS, ISRAEL RESPONSE |
| URJ OLIN SANG RUBY UNION INSTITUTE | DEERFIELD, IL | $56,525 | 2025 | FAMILY CAMP, ISRAEL RESPONSE |
| CAMP J-ORLANDO | MAITLAND, FL | $56,000 | 2025 | DISABILITIES INITIATIVE |
| B'NAI BRITH CAMP AKA B'NAI BRITH OREGON | BEAVERTON, OR | $55,915 | 2025 | SECURITY, RSJ, SCHOLARSHIPS, MENTAL HEALTH |
| CAMP MOSHAVA INDIAN ORCHARD | NEW YORK, NY | $55,000 | 2025 | ISRAEL RESPONSE |
| URJ GREENE FAMILY CAMP | BRUCEVILLE, TX | $53,282 | 2025 | FAMILY CAMP |
| CAMP AVODA INC | MIDDLEBORO, MA | $51,557 | 2025 | RSJ |
| CAMP BOB WALDORF | LOS ANGELES, CA | $50,500 | 2025 | ISRAEL RESPONSE, SCHOLARSHIPS, REGIONS |
| CAMP RAMAH IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA | FOSTER CITY, CA | $48,750 | 2025 | COMPETITIVE EDGE, RSJ, SCHOLARSHIPS, REGIONS, MENTAL HEALTH |
| JCC CAMP CHI | NORTHBROOK, IL | $48,640 | 2025 | MENTAL HEALTH, ISRAEL RESPONSE |
| HABONIM DROR CAMP GILBOA | LOS ANGELES, CA | $46,400 | 2025 | ISRAEL RESPONSE, SCHOLARSHIPS, REGIONS, MENTAL HEALTH |
| CAMP YOUNG JUDAEA SPROUT LAKE | NEW YORK, NY | $43,920 | 2025 | MENTAL HEALTH, MACHANE OLAMI, ISRAEL RESPONSE |
| JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER ATLANTA | ATLANTA, GA | $41,765 | 2025 | RSJ |
| JCC CAMPS AT MEDFORD | CHERRY HILL, NJ | $40,500 | 2025 | SECURITY, SCHOLARSHIPS, MENTAL HEALTH |
| URJ HENRY S JACOBS CAMP | UTICA, MS | $39,000 | 2025 | DISABILITIES INITIATIVE, REGIONS, MENTAL HEALTH |
| SHALOM INSTITUTE CAMP AND CONFERENCE CENTER | WESTLAKE, CA | $38,550 | 2025 | RSJ, INNOVATIONS, REGIONS, ISRAEL RESPONSE |
| CAMP NAGEELA EAST | LAWRENCE, NY | $38,124 | 2025 | RSJ |
| CAMP RAMAH WISCONSIN | CHICAGO, IL | $37,000 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIPS, MENTAL HEALTH, CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, ISRAEL RESPONSE |
| ADAMAH INC | REISTERSTOWN, MD | $35,604 | 2025 | FAMILY CAMP |
| NJY CAMPS | FAIRFIELD, NJ | $34,407 | 2025 | RSJ |
| CAMP JUDAEA | ATLANTA, GA | $34,176 | 2025 | RSJ, SCHOLARSHIPS, REGIONS, MENTAL HEALTH |
| URJ 6 POINTS SPORTS ACADEMY | FORT LAUDERDALE, FL | $33,400 | 2025 | RSJ, SCHOLARSHIPS, REGIONS, MENTAL HEALTH, CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT |
| GOLDEN SLIPPER CAMP | BALA CYNWYD, PA | $32,977 | 2025 | RSJ |
| CAMP RAMAH DAROM | ATLANTA, GA | $32,673 | 2025 | RSJ, REGIONS, MENTAL HEALTH, MACHANE OLAMI, ISRAEL RESPONSE |
| CAMP BEN FRANKEL | BELLVILLE, IL | $30,933 | 2025 | ISRAEL RESPONSE, RSJ, MENTAL HEALTH |
| CAMP LIVINGSTON | CINCINNATI, OH | $30,817 | 2025 | RSJ, MENTAL HEALTH, ISRAEL RESPONSE |
| CAMP HAVAYA | WYNCOTE, PA | $30,000 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIPS, MENTAL HEALTH, CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, ISRAEL RESPONSE |
| JCC MACCABI SPORTS | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $30,000 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIPS, REGIONS, MENTAL HEALTH |
| CAMP L'MAN ACHAI | BROOKLYN, NY | $29,330 | 2025 | RSJ |
| URJ CRANE LAKE CAMP | GREAT BARRINGTON, MA | $29,000 | 2025 | DISABILITIES, CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, ISRAEL RESPONSE |
| CAMP BARNEY MEDINTZ | DUNWOODY, GA | $28,500 | 2025 | REGIONS, MENTAL HEALTH, CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT |
| SURPRISE LAKE CAMP | NEW YORK, NY | $28,465 | 2025 | RSJ, MENTAL HEALTH, ISRAEL RESPONSE |
| URJ CAMP KALSMAN | BELLEVUE, WA | $26,590 | 2025 | MENTAL HEALTH, MACHANE OLAMI, ISRAEL RESPONSE |
| URJ 6 POINTS SCI-TECH ACADEMY EAST | LYNDHURST, NJ | $25,200 | 2025 | RSJ, INNOVATIONS, MENTAL HEALTH |
CAMP RAMAH IN CALIFORNIA
$469,300ISRAEL RESPONSE, RSJ, SCHOLARSHIPS, REGIONS, MENTAL HEALTH
CAMP JCA SHALOM
$399,120ISRAEL RESPONSE, RSJ, MENTAL HEALTH, CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, Scholarships
CAMP ALONIM
$370,462ISRAEL RESPONSE, SCHOLARSHIPS, REGIONS, MENTAL HEALTH
CAMP MOUNTAIN CHAI
$223,700ISRAEL RESPONSE, RSJ, SCHOLARSHIPS, MENTAL HEALTH, CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT
JCC CHICAGO
$170,000SECURITY, ISRAEL RESPONSE, SCHOLARSHIPS
CAMP ZEKE
$158,120FAMILY CAMP, RSJ, MENTAL HEALTH, ISRAEL RESPONSE
CAMP TAWONGA
$136,833SCHOLARSHIPS, REGIONS, Family Camp, RSJ, Disabilities
WILSHIRE BOULEVARD TEMPLE CAMPS
$127,036ISRAEL RESPONSE, SCHOLARSHIPS, REGIONS, MENTAL HEALTH
UJA-FEDERATION OF NY
$120,000DISABILITIES INITIATIVE
CAMP JAYCEE
$120,000DISABILITIES INITIATIVE
M Y KEREN HASHLUCHIM INC
$110,000CHABAD INITIATIVE, ISRAEL RESPONSE
RAMAH DAY CAMP IN NYACK
$101,500SECURITY, DISABILITIES INITIATIVE, SCHOLARSHIPS, MENTAL HEALTH, ISRAEL RESPONSE
ISLAND QUEST DAY CAMP
$89,211RSJ, MENTAL HEALTH, COMMON GROUND
MOSHAVA ALEVY
$65,900Security, ISRAEL RESPONSE, SCHOLARSHIPS, REGIONS, MENTAL HEALTH
JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER WASHINGTON
$65,000OHC
JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER METROWEST NJ
$61,524RSJ, OHC
URJ CAMP NEWMAN
$58,900RSJ, SCHOLARSHIPS, REGIONS, ISRAEL RESPONSE
URJ OLIN SANG RUBY UNION INSTITUTE
$56,525FAMILY CAMP, ISRAEL RESPONSE
CAMP J-ORLANDO
$56,000DISABILITIES INITIATIVE
B'NAI BRITH CAMP AKA B'NAI BRITH OREGON
$55,915SECURITY, RSJ, SCHOLARSHIPS, MENTAL HEALTH
CAMP MOSHAVA INDIAN ORCHARD
$55,000ISRAEL RESPONSE
URJ GREENE FAMILY CAMP
$53,282FAMILY CAMP
CAMP AVODA INC
$51,557RSJ
CAMP BOB WALDORF
$50,500ISRAEL RESPONSE, SCHOLARSHIPS, REGIONS
CAMP RAMAH IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
$48,750COMPETITIVE EDGE, RSJ, SCHOLARSHIPS, REGIONS, MENTAL HEALTH
JCC CAMP CHI
$48,640MENTAL HEALTH, ISRAEL RESPONSE
HABONIM DROR CAMP GILBOA
$46,400ISRAEL RESPONSE, SCHOLARSHIPS, REGIONS, MENTAL HEALTH
CAMP YOUNG JUDAEA SPROUT LAKE
$43,920MENTAL HEALTH, MACHANE OLAMI, ISRAEL RESPONSE
JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER ATLANTA
$41,765RSJ
JCC CAMPS AT MEDFORD
$40,500SECURITY, SCHOLARSHIPS, MENTAL HEALTH
URJ HENRY S JACOBS CAMP
$39,000DISABILITIES INITIATIVE, REGIONS, MENTAL HEALTH
SHALOM INSTITUTE CAMP AND CONFERENCE CENTER
$38,550RSJ, INNOVATIONS, REGIONS, ISRAEL RESPONSE
CAMP NAGEELA EAST
$38,124RSJ
CAMP RAMAH WISCONSIN
$37,000SCHOLARSHIPS, MENTAL HEALTH, CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, ISRAEL RESPONSE
ADAMAH INC
$35,604FAMILY CAMP
NJY CAMPS
$34,407RSJ
CAMP JUDAEA
$34,176RSJ, SCHOLARSHIPS, REGIONS, MENTAL HEALTH
URJ 6 POINTS SPORTS ACADEMY
$33,400RSJ, SCHOLARSHIPS, REGIONS, MENTAL HEALTH, CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT
GOLDEN SLIPPER CAMP
$32,977RSJ
CAMP RAMAH DAROM
$32,673RSJ, REGIONS, MENTAL HEALTH, MACHANE OLAMI, ISRAEL RESPONSE
CAMP BEN FRANKEL
$30,933ISRAEL RESPONSE, RSJ, MENTAL HEALTH
CAMP LIVINGSTON
$30,817RSJ, MENTAL HEALTH, ISRAEL RESPONSE
CAMP HAVAYA
$30,000SCHOLARSHIPS, MENTAL HEALTH, CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, ISRAEL RESPONSE
JCC MACCABI SPORTS
$30,000SCHOLARSHIPS, REGIONS, MENTAL HEALTH
CAMP L'MAN ACHAI
$29,330RSJ
URJ CRANE LAKE CAMP
$29,000DISABILITIES, CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, ISRAEL RESPONSE
CAMP BARNEY MEDINTZ
$28,500REGIONS, MENTAL HEALTH, CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT
SURPRISE LAKE CAMP
$28,465RSJ, MENTAL HEALTH, ISRAEL RESPONSE
URJ CAMP KALSMAN
$26,590MENTAL HEALTH, MACHANE OLAMI, ISRAEL RESPONSE
URJ 6 POINTS SCI-TECH ACADEMY EAST
$25,200RSJ, INNOVATIONS, MENTAL HEALTH