Yaakov's Dream
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various causes, primarily within the Jewish community and religious organizations. Its mission reflects a commitment to providing grants that assist individuals and initiatives aligned with faith-based values. The foundation predominantly serves recipients connected to Jewish causes, including religious leaders and community organizations. While it operates primarily out of California, its grantmaking activities also extend to other regions, with a notable focus on supporting individuals in need.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small, California-based community or faith organizations (notably Jewish/faith-affiliated groups or local congregations) seeking modest project or operating support and known to local networks or intermediaries.
Good Fit
- • Located in California, preferably San Francisco-based work.
- • Faith-based or Jewish community programming or individual community leaders.
- • Requests for modest amounts (most grants under $25K).
- • Existing relationship or credible local introduction to the foundation or its officers.
- • Simple, project-level funding or small operating support needs.
Geography
Observed giving is concentrated entirely in one state (California) with many recipients listed in San Francisco.
Recipient Variety
In the latest year the foundation funded 29 distinct recipients, mostly small independent individuals and organizations rather than a single captive beneficiary.
New Applicants
Direct evidence shows 29 new recipients in 2024 and no repeats across the two-year window, which indicates the foundation does fund new entities; however, the foundation explicitly limits grants to preselected applicants and provides no public contact or submission route, so an unfamiliar applicant would likely face significant access friction.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
