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In 2005-6 and 2006-7 The Jewish Funders Network, partnered
with the The Rashi Foundation to offer the JFN/Rashi Matching Grants for Israel
Initiative.
The Rashi Foundation provided $2 million to match first-time (or 3 times
increased) gifts of $25,000-$50,000 by JFN members to directly fund projects in
Israel.
In 2005-6 $2.7 million was awarded including $1.5 million in first time
grants and $1.2 million in matching funds.
32 donors made first-time grants to 23 non-profit organizations.
In 2006-7 $1.3 million was awarded including $705,602 in
first-time gifts and $618,000 in matching funds. 19 donors made 21 grants to 18
Israeli non-profit organizations
To learn details about the grants awarded through this initiative visit the Project Summaries Page.
Matching funds were available for grants in the following program areas.
Click on the icons below to access resources and sample initiatives for each
program area:
Bridging Social, Educational and Economic Gaps
Education About the Environment
Education for Co-existence
Healthcare
To learn more about strategic philanthropy in Israel, and to find links to
important websites and organizations engaged with healthcare, education,
coexistence, socioeconomic justice, and the environment in Israel, please visit
our Resources page. [which has the program areas and also the conference
calls]
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