JEWISH UNITED FUND OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO
JEWISH UNITED FUND OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO
JEWISH UNITED FUND OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO
AI Summary
Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that paid $107.5M in grants to 41 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
JUF IS THE CHICAGO JEWISH COMMUNITY'S CENTRAL PHILANTHROPY, FUNDING WIDE-RANGING SERVICES.
Cause Areas
2
Philanthropy
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE JEWISH FEDERATIONS OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
NEW YORK, NY
$512M
51%
Jewish Federation Of Metropolitan Chicago
Chicago, IL
$467.2M
46%
American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee Inc
New York, NY
$4.9M
< 1%
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Total No. of Grants
41
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$29.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to JEWISH UNITED FUND OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO?
No. JEWISH UNITED FUND OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does JEWISH UNITED FUND OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO give?
JEWISH UNITED FUND OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Illinois, and California. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are JEWISH UNITED FUND OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO’s grants?
The largest share of grants from JEWISH UNITED FUND OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does JEWISH UNITED FUND OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO make each year?
In 2025, JEWISH UNITED FUND OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $107.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did JEWISH UNITED FUND OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO fund recently?
In 2025, JEWISH UNITED FUND OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO awarded grants to about 90 grantees. Recent grantees include THE JEWISH FEDERATIONS OF NORTH AMERICA, INC., Jewish Federation Of Metropolitan Chicago, and American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to JEWISH UNITED FUND OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO?
JEWISH UNITED FUND OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.