Who can join JFN?

What if I want my philanthropy to be anonymous?

Are membership dues tax deductible?

How long does my membership stay in effect?

How many additional members can be under the primary membership?

Can my membership fee come in the form of a foundation grant?

What type of members make-up JFN?

How are membership dues determined?

Do I calculate my membership dues based on my annual giving to Jewish causes or my total annual giving?

If I join JFN, are there opportunities for me to share grantmaking ideas, such as best practices with other members?

Do I have to join JFN in order to apply for a matching grant through a JFN matching grant initiative?

Who can join JFN?
Membership is open to independent funders, trustees from private, supporting and public foundations, and grantmaking professionals.
How much does an independent funder or a foundation have to grant annually to qualify for membership?
It is expected that each independent member or foundation grants at least $25,000 annually.

What if I want my philanthropy to be anonymous?
All information pertaining to members is held by JFN in strict confidence and is not publicly disclosed.

Are membership dues tax deductible?
Yes, JFN is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, which means that your membership dues are tax deductible in the United States.

How long does my membership stay in effect?
Your membership starts the day we receive your payment (either by credit card or check) and is considered current for one year from that date.

How many additional members can be under the primary membership?
Independent funders and private foundations are allowed seven (7) additional members. Public foundations are allowed two (2) additional members, who must be individuals responsible for assisting donors with grant making.

Can my membership fee come in the form of a foundation grant?
Yes, your membership fee may be applied as part of the five percent of your foundation's assets that you are required to distribute for charitable causes each year in the United States.

What type of members make-up JFN?
JFN’s membership is a diverse community of independent funders, as well as foundation trustees and grantmaking professionals from all over the world.

How are membership dues determined?
Dues are determined by the member's annual level of giving. Please see our member application for details.

Do I calculate my membership dues based on my annual giving to Jewish causes or my total annual giving?
Jewish Funders Network membership dues are based on annual grant allocations (vs. foundation assets) by an individual or family foundation. This includes all giving, not just contributions to organizations supporting the Jewish community.

If I join JFN, are there opportunities for me to share grantmaking ideas, such as best practices with other members?
Yes, we are always looking for members who have funding experiences that they want to share either through our multimedia resources (e.g. web site, newsletter, member discussion groups) or at various programs such as JFN’s annual International Conference.

Do I have to join JFN in order to apply for a matching grant through a JFN matching grant initiative?
Yes. However, if you are eligible to become a member of Jewish Funders Network but are not currently a member you may submit an application for membership with your matching grant application. Participation in JFN matching grant initiatives is a benefit of JFN membership and something that we work hard to provide for our members in order to stimulate new and strategic giving in specific areas of interest. Membership does not guarantee a match. The project for which you are applying will be evaluated under the specific rules for each matching grant initiative.