Our Impact

Since 1911, the Foundation​ for Jewish Philanthropies has partnered with our donors and our community to repair the world with loving kindness from generation to generation providing charity and justice.

Through the generosity of our donors, entrusted to our care, the impact of the Foundation for Jewish Philanthropies continued to be felt throughout the world today.

Over 1,100 local, national, and international charitable organizations received support totaling over $9 million in grants.

We provided academic scholarships and loans for our WNY Jewish students, scholarships for study in Israel, grants to Jewish families unable to afford a proper burial for their dearly departed, grants to help individuals and families experiencing hardships and much more.  The compassion of our donors has made a difference.

Thousands Served

Local Jewish Agencies Served

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29
Local Jewish Agencies Served

Grants to Local Charities

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$4.2 Million
Grants to Local Charities

Grants to Jewish Charities

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$3.5 Million
Grants to Jewish Charities

Charitable Organizations Supported

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1100
Charitable Organizations Supported

On Wednesday, December 6, the Foundation for Jewish Philanthropies held its 113th Annual Meeting in a joint program with the Buffalo Jewish Federation’s 120th Annual Meeting.

The hybrid event (in-person and live streamed) featured:

  • Foundation 2023 Endowment Leadership Award Recipient: Karen and Rick Zakalik
  • Business Meetings and Election​

Click on the image on the right to watch this year’s meeting.

Click the image below to Read Our 2023 Impact Report

The Foundation for Jewish Philanthropies would be honored to assist you and your family in preserving your legacy.

Irving H. Levy, Executive Director
(716) 204-1139 •  716-390-9653 •  Irv@jewishphilanthropies.org