Jewish Community Funding from Zera Foundation

Jewish Community Funding from Zera Foundation is sponsored by Zera Foundation. The Zera Foundation provides grants to support programs that improve quality and equality of life.

Formed in 2011, the Zera Foundation provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and initiatives that focus on improving the quality and equality of life in Oregon.

Primary areas of support: food and housing security support for houseless and at-risk youth companion animal care for families facing financial hardship Jewish-based organizations new program development for existing organizations organizations that focus on direct services and leverage volunteer use grassroots and community-based organizations (under $5 million annual budget) Applicant organizations must be classified as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code and as public charities under Section 509(a) of that code.

The geographic focus of the Foundation’s grantmaking program is Oregon, primarily the Portland Metro area. The Board reserves the right to approve grants in other locations at its discretion. While the Foundation entertains requests from a wide variety of organizations, most grants are initiated at the direction of the program staff and Board of Trustees of the Foundation.

Funding requests are accepted only through mail. Do not send certified mail; we do not collect mail frequently The Zera Foundation Grant application can be found here. There are two annual application process periods: Spring applications are due May 15.

Applicants will receive notice by June 30. Fall applications are due November 15. Applicants will receive notice by December 30.

Note: You can only receive one grant a year. If you receive funding in the first application cycle (Spring), you can’t apply for the second application cycle (Fall.)