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Also known as: JUDAISM
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National Center To Encourage Judaism is a private corporation based in KENSINGTON, MD. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1981. It holds total assets of $2.7M. Annual income is reported at $523K. Total assets have grown from $2.3M in 2011 to $2.9M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia. According to available records, National Center To Encourage Judaism has made 122 grants totaling $1.1M, with a median grant of $4K. Annual giving has grown from $178K in 2020 to $539K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $150K, with an average award of $9K. The foundation has supported 59 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Rhode Island, Maryland, which account for 20% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 26 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$9K
Largest Grant
$44K
Based on 20 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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National Center To Encourage Judaism is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 122 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, RI, MD.
National Center To Encourage Judaism has distributed a total of $1.1M across 122 grants. The median grant size is $4K, with an average of $9K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $150K.
Advancement of judaism & jewish causes.
National Center To Encourage Judaism is headquartered in KENSINGTON, MD. While based in MD, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 26 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Gerecht | PRESIDENT | $29K | $0 | $29K |
Total Giving
$394K
Total Assets
$2.9M
Fair Market Value
$6.5M
Net Worth
$2.9M
Grants Paid
$325K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$146K
Distribution Amount
$290K
Total: $2.6M
Total Grants
122
Total Giving
$1.1M
Average Grant
$9K
Median Grant
$4K
Unique Recipients
59
Most Common Grant
$2K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Reform JudaismGENERAL | New York, NY | $76K | 2022 |
| Joint Distribution CommGENERAL | New York, NY | $35K | 2022 |
| Institute For Southern Jewish LifeGENERAL | Jackson, MS | $15K | 2022 |
| Various SynagoguesGENERAL | All In Uscanada, MD | $15K | 2022 |
| Aleph Alliance For Jewish RenewalGENERAL | Philadelphia, PA | $12K | 2022 |
| American Jewish U LaGENERAL | Bel Air, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Project KesherGENERAL | New York, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Congregation Bnai Amoona-MoGENERAL | Saint Louis, MO | $9K | 2022 |
| Sha'Ar ZahavGENERAL | San Francisco, CA | $6K | 2022 |
| Jewish Federation NashvilleGENERAL | Nashville, TN | $6K | 2022 |
| Memphis JccGENERAL | Memphis, TN | $6K | 2022 |
| Hillel IntlGENERAL | Washington, DC | $5K | 2022 |
| Temple Beth Israel Of HighlandGENERAL | Los Angeles, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Temple Israel BostonGENERAL | Boston, MA | $5K | 2022 |
| Nj Rabbinical AssemblyGENERAL | Montville, NJ | $5K | 2022 |
| Hillel MinskGENERAL | Washington, DC | $5K | 2022 |
| Silicon Valley JccGENERAL | Los Gatos, CA | $4K | 2022 |
| Judiasm Your WayGENERAL | Denver, CO | $4K | 2022 |
| Hillel Intpoland FoundationGENERAL | Washington, DC | $4K | 2022 |
| Kol Ami TusconGENERAL | Tuscon, AZ | $4K | 2022 |
| Jewish Fed San AntonioGENERAL | San Antonio, TX | $3K | 2022 |
| Buffalo Jewish FederationGENERAL | Williamsville, NY | $3K | 2022 |
| Keneseth Israel CongregationGENERAL | Allentown, PA | $3K | 2022 |
| Temple Bnai Israel MonroeGENERAL | Monroe, LA | $3K | 2022 |
| Rabbinical Assn Kansas CityGENERAL | Overland Park, KS | $3K | 2022 |