Grants in Action

Community Wish List

Our Community Wish List newsletter highlights activities offered by local Jewish nonprofits. You can fund these vital activities and help keep our community strong! To learn more, please view our Community Wish List.

 Giving is Powerful

We believe each individual can make a difference and together we can build a better world. When you open a fund with us, you join a community of generous, thoughtful donors. You strengthen the local Jewish community while creating a ripple effect for Tikkun Olam.

The Foundation Granted $4.8 Million in FY’23

Donors empower our community and our world to remain vibrant — today and forever. We are proud to steward their funds. Their support and partnership allowed us to award 1,159 grants totaling $4.8 million in FY’23. 

These grants provided $3.4 million to local Jewish organizations, and $1.4 million to national Jewish organizations, as well as to local, national and international secular organizations.

We Invest Millions in Greater Hartford’s Vibrant Jewish Community

The Foundation’s grants to the local Jewish community includes more than $1 million to the Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford. We invest in unique programs and services that might not be possible without the Foundation’s support.

Grants Help the People of Israel  

The Foundation’s Trustees approved an initial gift of $100,000 to kick off the Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford’s Israel Emergency Campaign, to deliver humanitarian aid to people impacted by the horrific war in Israel. The local campaign is part of a national effort organized by the Jewish Federations of North America.

The Trustees also approved $25,000 for mental health support for the Jewish community across Greater Hartford, and $18,000 for urgent security needs, to due the war. 

 

We Assist with Donors’ Charitable Wishes  

The Foundation supports a community of generous, thoughtful donors. Their grants inspire us and will inspire you. 

Organizations Succeed with Community Action Grants

Our board-directed community grants support the long-term vitality of community organizations such as Jewish Teen Learning Connection (JTConnect).

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