About UJA
Caring for Jews everywhere and New Yorkers of all backgrounds, responding to crises close to home and far away, and shaping our Jewish future.
WE’VE GOT THE REACH
TO GET THINGS DONE.
We are the world’s largest local philanthropy. We fund a network of hundreds of nonprofits and seed grassroots organizations that can work individually and together to respond to ongoing challenges and emerging issues. As the ultimate connector, we have the leverage and relationships to move quickly and effectively.
WE’RE NIMBLE
WHEN CRISES DON’T TAKE TURNS.
We’ve proven we can respond on multiple fronts simultaneously and at a moment’s notice. And though we can’t know what will strike next, we can be ready.
WE’RE A WIDE OPEN TENT
AND NEVER HAS THAT MATTERED MORE.
We offer a safe, welcoming communal space, an antidote to societal divisiveness and incivility. As a community convener, we bring together diverse Jewish voices around issues of common cause. We’re also striving every day to create a more inclusive and equitable Jewish community.
What We Do
CARING FOR PEOPLE IN NEED
Extending a lifeline for the isolated, vulnerable, Holocaust survivors, and people facing challenges too difficult to bear alone.
ANTISEMITISM & GLOBAL CRISES
Helping keep Jewish communities secure and responding to crises close to home and far away.
STRENGTHENING JEWISH LIFE
Deepening Jewish identity and strengthening Jewish community locally and globally.
JUSTICE & INCLUSION
Creating a shared space for our diverse Jewish community where all feel safe and valued.
How We Work
Where the Dollars Go
IN FY 2022, UJA’S TOTAL GRANT EXPENSE WAS $176.4 MILLION.
This includes the rental value of property used by agencies without charge and is net of write-offs of prior year grants. Individual grants may be attributed to more than one focus area.