American Jewish University
Grantmaking foundation in Sherman Oaks, California · EIN 95-1684064
- Total giving
- $3MTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $130MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
AMERICAN JEWISH UNIVERSITY (AJU) ADVANCES AND ELEVATES THE JEWISH JOURNEY OF INDIVIDUALS, ORGANIZATIONS AND OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH EXCELLENCE IN SCHOLARSHIP, TEACHING, ENGAGED CONVERSATION, AND OUTREACH. AJU IS A THRIVING CENTER OF JEWISH RESOURCES AND TALENT THAT SERVES THE JEWISH COMMUNITY OF THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY. A PORTAL FOR JEWISH BELONGING, AJU EQUIPS STUDENTS, FACULTY, CAMPERS, AND LEARNERS OF ALL AGES WITH THE TOOLS TO CREATE THE IDEAS, BUILD THE STRUCTURES, AND DEVELOP THE PROGRAMS TO ADVANCE JEWISH WISDOM AND ELEVATE JEWISH LIVING.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jack E & Rachel Gindi Foundation | $710K | 2023 |
| Adat Ari El | $340K | 2023 |
| Achievekids | $70K | 2023 |
| Holocaust Heroes Worldwide | $70K | 2023 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: americanjewishuniversity.com
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.