In FY 2024, the Federation provided more than $222M in grants and loans to 3,000+ organizations across the globe through our donor-advised funds (DAFs), supporting foundations, and Federation-directed grantmaking. This includes over $86M to Jewish organizations and programs, making the Federation the single largest funder of Jewish causes in California for the past six years running, and one of the largest community foundations in the state.

Total $ Granted and Loaned: $222M

Across all fund types.

Total $ Granted and Loaned: $222M

Across all fund types.

Grants to Jewish Organizations: $86M (39%)

Federation-Directed Grants

Federation-directed grants support a wide range of Jewish organizations and programs, in the Bay Area, Israel, and globally.

DAF & Supporting Foundation Grants

Donor-advised fund and supporting foundation grants support a broad spectrum of Jewish and non-Jewish issues, including climate, education, and human services.

Grant Guidelines

Learn about the Federation’s guiding principles for granting to organizations.

“Nobody will know how they can make an impact unless they take the first step.”

Gracie, Jewish Teen Foundation board member