JCF Fundholders Granted $1.3 Billion to 12,261 Charities in Fiscal Year 2026

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 26, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Jewish Communal Fund (JCF), the nation’s leading Jewish donor advised fund, released its 2026 Impact Report, documenting a record year of philanthropy in which Fundholders distributed more than $1.3 billion through 106,271 grants to 12,260 charitable organizations worldwide.

During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2026, JCF Fundholders recommended grants averaging more than $3.5 million every day, supporting causes across education, healthcare, human services, Jewish life, Israel, the environment, and the arts.

The record level of giving comes at a time when many nonprofits are facing increased demand for services and growing financial pressures. JCF Fundholders collectively distributed 36% of charitable assets to operating charities during fiscal year 2026, a payout rate that significantly exceeds industry averages.

The report also highlights a decade of sustained growth in charitable giving. Since 2016, annual grantmaking through JCF has more than tripled, increasing from $380 million to more than $1.3 billion, while the number of grants has grown 132%, from 45,845 to 106,271.

“For more than five decades, JCF Fundholders have demonstrated the power of philanthropy to respond to urgent needs, strengthen institutions, and invest in future generations,” said Rachel Schnoll, CEO of Jewish Communal Fund. “This year’s record grantmaking reflects a community that remains deeply committed to making a difference. We are honored to help turn that commitment into impact.”

Daniel Blaser, President of JCF agrees. “At a time when many charitable organizations are facing growing needs and increased uncertainty, JCF Fundholders continue to lead with generosity. This record year of giving reflects their commitment to strengthening communities and the power of philanthropy to create meaningful, lasting impact.”

JCF’s 5,421 funds are held by more than 7,500 Fundholders, who collectively support thousands of charitable organizations across a broad range of causes.

Grantmaking by Cause Area

In fiscal year 2026, JCF Fundholders directed:

$417.5 million to Education

$172.8 million to Community Organizations

$165.6 million to Israel-related causes

$130.0 million to International causes

$114.8 million to Religion

$95.9 million to Health

$83.9 million to Jewish Education

$55.1 million to Human Services

$50.6 million to Culture

$32.8 million to Jewish Culture

$28.9 million to Environmental causes

JCF continues to play a significant role in Jewish philanthropy. During fiscal year 2026, approximately 78% of all grants, representing $527 million, were directed to Jewish organizations. Among the organizations receiving the greatest support from JCF Fundholders are educational institutions, human service agencies, Jewish communal organizations, healthcare providers, and Israel-focused nonprofits.

The report also highlights continued growth across the JCF community. Since 2016, the number of charities supported has increased by 51%, while the number of donor advised funds has grown by 59%.

In addition to facilitating Fundholder giving, JCF awarded $3.4 million through its Special Gifts Fund in 2026, including its annual $2 million grant to UJA-Federation of New York. Additional grants supported community initiatives in education, security, healthcare, environmental sustainability, and Jewish communal life.

You can read JCF’s 2026 Impact Report at: https://jcfny.org/2026impactreport/

Leigh Wasserman
Jewish Communal Fund
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