The Foundation supports organizations that seek to maintain and enhance the core programs of the Jewish community, primarily in the Greater Washington area. The Foundation also supports local and national Jewish social justice organizations that mobilize philanthropic investments and hands-on volunteer support to help alleviate poverty in the District of Columbia and the United States.
See below for current Jewish Programs grantees.
American Jewish Committee
Founded in 1906, the American Jewish Committee seeks to protect the rights of Jews throughout the world; combats anti-Semitism and bigotry; works for the security of Israel; enhances human rights, democratic pluralism and inter-group understanding; and promotes the creative vitality of the Jewish people.
American University Center for Israel Studies
The Center for Israel Studies exists to present the creative and intellectual contributions of modern Israel in the arts, sciences, social sciences and humanities.
Anti-Defamation League, Washington Region
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) fights anti-Semitism and all forms of bigotry in the U.S. and abroad through information, education, legislation, and advocacy. ADL serves as a resource for government, media, law enforcement, educators and the public.
Avodah: The Jewish Service Corps
AVODAH: The Jewish Service Corps engages young people to live out and deepen their commitments to social change and Jewish life through a year of full-time work at anti-poverty organizations in Washington, DC.
Bend the Arc: A Jewish Partnership for Justice
Bend the Arc's mission is to deeply engage Jews in sustained action that manifests our tradition of working to heal and repair the world, and to create a powerful, widely recognized Jewish voice championing equality and justice for disenfranchised residents of our nation.
Berkshire Hills Eisenberg Camp (Bronx House Emanuel Camps)
Berkshire Hills Eisenberg Camp is a co-ed, Jewish sleep away camp for children ages 7-16.
Edlavitch Jewish Community Center of Washington DC
The Edlavitch DC Jewish Community Center (EDCJCC) engages individuals and families through its cultural, recreational, educational, and social justice programs by welcoming people of all backgrounds to connect, learn, serve and be entertained together.
Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington
The Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington is the public affairs and community relations arm of the Jewish Federation and 210 regional constituent organizations.
Jewish Federation of Greater Naples
The mission of the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples is to assure the building and strengthening of the Jewish community locally, nationally, overseas, and in Israel, in accordance with Jewish values.
Jewish Federation of Greater Washington
The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington develops financial and human resources, as well as programmatic initiatives and partnerships, all geared toward building and maintaining a strong Jewish community locally and worldwide.
Jewish Funders Network
The Jewish Funders Network is an international organization dedicated to advancing the quality and growth of Jewish philanthropy.
Jewish Social Justice Roundtable
Based on a shared vision, the Jewish Social Justice Roundtable, animated by Jewish tradition and values, makes social justice a core expression of Jewish life, while advancing social justice issues in the broader society.
Jews United for Justice
Jews United for Justice leads Washington-area Jews to act on their shared Jewish values by pursuing justice and equality in their local community.
Lillian & Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum
The new Capital Jewish Museum will inspire visitors to connect, reflect and act: connect across families and diverse communities, reflect on the relevance of the past to today, and act on behalf of their communities and values.
Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism
The Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism (the RAC) represents the values of the largest and most diverse Jewish Movement in North America. The RAC mobilizes around federal, state, and local legislation; supports and develops congregational leaders; and organizes communities to create a world overflowing with justice, compassion, and peace.
Sixth & I Synagogue, Inc.
Sixth & I is a non-denominational, non-membership, non-traditional synagogue that aims to reinvigorate connections to Judaism by offering outstanding programming and dialogue opportunities that speak to personal, spiritual, and social interests.
University of Maryland Gildenhorn Institute for Israel Studies
The Gildenhorn Institute for Israel Studies is dedicated to the study of Israel in all its variety, but also to presenting political, cultural and general interest programs featuring Israel and its place in the Middle East.