California Goals: Jewish Community Grants

Established in 1992 by Lisa and Douglas Goldman, the Lisa and Douglas Goldman Fund is a private foundation committed to supporting charitable organizations that enhance our society. With a focus on the San Francisco community, the Fund aims to be responsive, flexible, and make informed and responsible grants within its areas of grantmaking.

Type of Support

Overview

The Lisa and Douglas Goldman Fund is dedicated to supporting organizations within the Jewish Community with the goal of ensuring a more vibrant, inclusive, and safe Jewish community. They focus on combating antisemitism and discrimination against Israel through education, advocacy, and communication; engaging the Jewish community in addressing climate change, access to voting, gun violence prevention, and reproductive health and rights; and supporting innovative projects that make Judaism relevant in contemporary life.

Eligibility

Organization's Location
USA
Program Location
CA (Alameda County, Contra Costa County, Marin County, Napa County, San Francisco County, San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, Solano County, Sonoma County)
Organization Type
Public charities with 501(c)(3) status
Organizations with a fiscal agent with 501(c)(3) status
Other
  • Located in the San Francisco Bay Area or projects implemented nationally
  • Eligible for only one grant per year (not including Annual Grants)
  • For capital campaign support, must have contributions from 100% of the Board of Directors

Ineligibility

Organizations with deficit budgets
Grants to individuals
Academic research
Events
Conferences
Documentaries and films
Organizations applying for multiple grants simultaneously
Organizations that advocate for, engage in, or endorse antisemitic policies/actions or question the legitimacy of Israel as a secure, independent, democratic Jewish state
Projects implemented in a single region other than the San Francisco Bay Area.
not specified

Submission

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