Lieberman (jay M & Joan K) Charitable
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes, with a strong emphasis on Jewish community initiatives and the arts. Its mission reflects a commitment to enhancing cultural and community services, as evidenced by funding to organizations such as orchestras and Jewish federations. The foundation primarily serves Jewish organizations, arts and culture nonprofits, and community service clubs, demonstrating a focus on both religious and cultural enrichment. While it operates mainly in Florida and Wisconsin, its support extends to various states, indicating a broader commitment to charitable giving.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Established Jewish community organizations, regional arts institutions, or local community foundations with an existing relationship to the foundation or its networks, especially in the states already receiving significant support.
Good Fit
- • Organizational mission aligns with Jewish community services, arts and culture, or local community support.
- • Established track record and existing relationship with trustees, federations, or community intermediaries.
- • Located or active in one of the states where the foundation has recently given (MA, FL, WI).
- • Capacity to absorb one-time or annual unrestricted operating support.
Geography
In the latest year the foundation funded recipients in three states (Massachusetts, Florida, Wisconsin), showing a multi-state but still regional footprint rather than national reach.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows nine distinct grantees with a mix of returning beneficiaries and some newcomers (six returning, three new), indicating a moderate spread of independent recipients even though dollars are heavily concentrated among a few large grants.
New Applicants
Public records state grants are made only to preselected recipients and no public application route is published; while a small number of new recipients appear each year, the explicit invitation-only process and lack of contact details make joining the portfolio unlikely for an unfamiliar applicant.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
