Grantmaking

Approach and Strategies

With thanks to the Trust-Based Philanthropy Project, we have implemented a grantmaking process that allows us to get to know the organizations we fund while also minimizing the work they need to do for us. We typically hold meetings in lieu of written proposals and reports.

We make grants in four different ways: Programmatic grants, project-based grants, general operating support, and family-directed discretionary grants.

Our foundation’s giving areas are Repairing the World, Expanding Opportunities, Jewish Vibrancy, and Arts & Parks. These inform the development of our grantmaking strategy.

For 2025-2026, we have four strategic objectives:

Strengthen communities & networks

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Uplift young people in Greater Boston

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Deepen connection to Jewish life & community

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Cultivate Jewish belonging, resilience and emotional wellbeing

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Programs

With our programmatic grants, we typically seek applications based on specific goals within one or more of our funding objectives.

At this time, we have no open programmatic grants. When we have open RFPs or other funding opportunities we will post them here.

Recent Grant Programs

  • This program provides one-time microgrants to Boston-area Jewish Day School teachers for innovative projects, curricula, classroom experiences, and professional development.

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Projects

Our project-based grants support a specific purpose and theory of change. We partner closely with the primary organization to track outcomes and learnings.

Current Projects

  • Prizmah, in partnership with CJP and the Boston-area Jewish Day Schools

    This initiative supports collaborative projects and resource-sharing between the local Day Schools.

  • M²: The Institute for Experiential Jewish Education and CJP

    This cohort-based fellowship strengthens Jewish educators, focusing on leadership, learning, and community-building.

  • Jewish Family & Children's Service of Greater Boston, in partnership with Group Peer Support (GPS), CJP, and JCC Greater Boston

    This partnership supports peer-led Circles of Connection that help members of the Jewish community navigate stress and isolation by fostering connection and resilience.

  • GrubStreet Creative Writing Center

    This fellowship addresses the lack of representation of Black writers in Boston’s literary community, providing financial and professional development support to two self-identified Black writers.

  • Gateways, in partnership with local clinical partners

    This partnership is bringing clinicians into the Jewish Day Schools to work with students who need therapeutic support, but have not been able to access it.

  • Jewish Family Service Metrowest (JFS) and the Jewish Alliance for Law and Social Action (JALSA)

    This collaborative pilot combines direct service and policy advocacy to expand affordable housing and strengthen the caregiving workforce through Accessory Dwelling Units.

If you think your organization or project may be a good fit for us, please review our guidelines and eligibility before contacting us.