JCYF Program Application - JewishColumbus

What is JCYF?

The JewishColumbus Youth Foundation (JCYF) is a dynamic annual program designed to engage local high school leaders in the philanthropic process. This program empowers high schoolers to become grantmakers, deciding how to allocate $10,000 to Jewish causes in Columbus, aligning with a chosen funding priority.

Throughout the year, teens develop crucial skills in leadership, board governance, and professional collaboration, through the lens of Jewish philanthropy. The cohort will establish a competitive grants program, decide on their philanthropic focus, and award $10,000 in grants to selected proposals.

Just 5 sessions per year
Learn Jewish values in action
Be inspired philanthropy and community impact
Connect with other Jewish teens
Build confidence, purpose & pride

Boost college resume
Earn service hours
Build leadership & teamwork skills
Decide where $10,000 in grants go

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• B’nai Tzedek Fund (BTF) Holder*
• Rising 9th–12th grader
• Donate a minimum of $36 from your BTF to the granting pool
*Need a BTF? Or have questions? Contact Rabbi Yoni Nadiv at yoni@jewishcolumbus.org

*B’nai Tzedek is a program of JewishColumbus which encourages teens to become involved in tzedakah by establishing a Fund for charitable giving. When you donate $125, JewishColumbus and the Mitzi Saeman Fund contribute $375 to your gift, giving you a starting balance of $500 from which to donate to other nonprofit organizations.

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