Jewish Community Foundation of Central Pennsylvania
Grantmaking foundation in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania · EIN 23-1352587
- Pennsylvania
- Harrisburg
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Pennsylvania
- Total giving
- $2.5MTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $68MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
ROOTED IN JEWISH VALUES, SINCE 1941 THE FOUNDATION HAS BEEN HELPING INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS SUPPORT JEWISH AND GENERAL COMMUNITY LIFE IN CENTRAL PA, AND AROUND THE WORLD. THROUGH THE JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, GRANTS ARE PROVIDED FOR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, BOTH JEWISH AND NON- JEWISH, WHICH HELP TO MEET THE SOCIAL, CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF OUR COMMUNITIES.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Grtr Hbg | $380K | 2023 |
| Jewish Family Service of Greater Ha | $260K | 2023 |
| Temple Ohev Sholom | $120K | 2023 |
| Ohev Sholom Congregation | $110K | 2023 |
| Capital Area School for the Arts Fo | $110K | 2023 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: www.pajewishendowment.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.