Jemys Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting educational initiatives, particularly within Jewish communities. Its mission reflects a strong commitment to education, as evidenced by its funding of various educational institutions and programs. Additionally, the foundation allocates resources to charitable and medical causes, indicating a broader interest in community welfare. The majority of its grants are directed towards organizations that serve Jewish populations, showcasing its focus on cultural and religious education. While it primarily supports recipients in New York, it also extends its reach to organizations in other regions.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small to mid-sized nonprofits (particularly Jewish and education-focused organizations) with programs or campuses in New York, or organizations connected to the foundation’s known network.
Good Fit
- • Organization provides educational programs or Jewish communal services.
- • Organization is based in New York or has a clear New York program footprint.
- • Request size fits typical small grants (many awards under $5K, some up to mid-five figures).
- • Organization can be introduced or recommended by a local intermediary or a prior grantee.
- • Projects that align with the foundation’s past grants (school support, yeshivas, local charities).
Geography
Grants reached recipients in about ten states, but the vast majority of dollars (77%) and most grants were concentrated in New York, indicating state-level concentration with some out-of-state giving.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows a broad recipient set (100 distinct grantees), with many small awards across numerous independent organizations, demonstrating a wide institutional spread for the foundation’s size.
New Applicants
Direct recipient turnover is high (73 new grantees in the latest year) but the foundation explicitly indicates it only funds preselected recipients and provides no public contact route, so unsolicited applicants appear unlikely to enter the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
