Jewish Women's Foundation
About the Jewish Women's Foundation
Jewish WomenWe are women of all ages and backgrounds, united by our Jewish values and our passion for creating a world in which all women and girls grow up in healthy, supportive environments, with equal opportunity for economic, religious, social, and political achievement. We are female philanthropists, intent upon overcoming the barriers and resolving the issue that prevent women and girls from taking their just place in society and realizing their true potential.  more
How it works
JWF logoThe Jewish Women's Foundation of New Jersey is set up as an endowment – women contribute money and the income from that money is distributed to organizations through a donor-advised granting process. All women in the foundation have an equal voice in the granting process, no matter how much they contribute. All organizations that receive grants from JWF must help empower women and girls – in the workplace, in school, on the playing field, and more.  more
Join Us
woman smilingMembership can be funded with cash or appreciated securities, or by recommendation of grants from philanthropic (donor-advised) funds or family foundations. All membership fees are payable over five years. Membership is effective immediately upon receipt of first payment and will last for a period of five years, unless the member chooses a life or legacy membership.  more
What people are saying...

Grants from JWFNJ promote issues of self-esteem and empowerment, including workplace, family and financial independence; child care; parenting; and encouragement of civic/political engagement. In 2009, JWFNJ awarded grants totalling $35,000. Read what some of our grantees are saying about us.

Jocelyn Gilman
Director, Jewish Women's Foundation of NJ
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Grant Guidelines and Forms
Seeking a grant? Here are the key materials for 2010:

Request For Proposal

Grant Guidelines

Funding Application

Letter of Intent

Final Grant Application Instructions

Final Grant Application Cover Sheet

Grantee Project Evaluation Chart

Program/Project Demographics Form

Program/Project Budget

JWF Vision, Mission, and Priorities

Grants Awarded: 2010, 2009, 2008, and 2007

Jewish Women's Foundation of NJ Brochure
Contact Information

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901 Route 10, P.O. Box 929
Whippany, NJ 07981-1156
(973) 929-3091 (tel)
(973) 929-9316 (fax)

Jocelyn Gilman
Director, Jewish Women's Foundation of NJ
The Jewish Women’s Foundation of New Jersey is an advisory council of the
Jewish Community Foundation of MetroWest NJ.
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