Jewish Women’s Foundation of Metropolitan Detroit

Grantmaking for Social Change

The Jewish Women’s Foundation of Metropolitan Detroit advances social change by expanding opportunities for Jewish women, their families and community. The Foundation empowers its Trustees as advocates, leaders and philanthropists.

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In 1999, the Jewish Women’s Foundation began with three simple words: imagine the possibilities. We imagined what we could accomplish if we combined our philanthropic dollars, empowering us to help Jewish women and girls of today and those future generations. The possibilities are limitless.

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Featured Grants

BBYO

Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds

  • City/State:
    West Bloomfield, MI
  • Amount:
    14180
  • Year:
    2012

To expand its highly successful 8-week B-Fit program for high school girls, including exercise, education, leadership training and empowerment.

Beth Israel Congregation

Rosh Hodesh: It’s a Girl Thing!

  • City/State:
    Ann Arbor, MI
  • Amount:
    5000
  • Year:
    2010

To purchase the curriculum and receive training from “Moving Traditions” for an award winning, proactive informal education program.

News and Events

  • 2021 Listening Sessions
    In advance of JWF’s 2021 Grant Cycle, we hosted two listening sessions. Our goal was to understand the needs of both individuals and organizations in our community, with the hope that our grantmaking will respond to these issues. In our first session, we were pleased to welcome Steve Ingber (Jewish Federation of Metro Detroit), David… Continue reading 2021 Listening Sessions
  • JWF Announces 2020 Grants
    After pausing operations due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Jewish Women’s Foundation of Metropolitan Detroit has resumed its grantmaking, awarding over $220,000. The grants span projects in health, education, senior services, and social justice, advancing gender equity in all facets of the Jewish community, and include an unprecedented $100,000 to the Jewish Federation of Metro… Continue reading JWF Announces 2020 Grants
  • JWF Welcomes Sigal Hemy as New Director
    Entering its twentieth year of grantmaking, the Jewish Women’s Foundation of Metropolitan Detroit advances social change by expanding opportunities for Jewish women, their families, and community. The Foundation, which empowers its Trustees as advocates, leaders, and philanthropists, has awarded over $3.5 million in grants since its inception in 1999. JWF is pleased to welcome Sigal… Continue reading JWF Welcomes Sigal Hemy as New Director
  • JWF Suspends 2020 Grants Cycle
    Due to the COVID-19 virus, the Jewish Women’s Foundation of Metropolitan Detroit is suspending its 2020 Grant Cycle. The Foundation made this difficult decision with a majority of the applicant agencies no longer running on a normal basis, many of their staff furloughed, and most of their programs halted. The grant cycle will be reanimated… Continue reading JWF Suspends 2020 Grants Cycle
  • JWF Launches 2020 Grants Cycle
    The Jewish Women’s Foundation of Metropolitan Detroit (JWF) is currently accepting Letters of Intent for its 2020 grant cycle from organizations located in Michigan. In addition, we will accept Letters of Intent from select international organizations by invitation only. To apply, please review the grant guidelines and application instructions on our website.

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