How to apply
No particular format required. Contact: Eleonora Kazdoy, Cong Beth El 183 French St, Bangor, Me, 2075704364 Deadlines: N/A Restrictions: Grants are made at the discretion of the trustees.
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
6 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Congregation of Beth Abraham-509a1Bangor, ME | General support | $20K |
| Congregation Beth Israel-509(a)(1)Bangor, ME | General support | $19K |
| Congregation Beth El-509(a)(1)Bangor, ME | General support | $18K |
| Univerisity of MaineOrono, ME | Judaic studies | $1,780 |
| The Wilson CenterOrono, ME | General support | $1,680 |
| Chabod of BangorBangor, ME | General support | $833 |
About this foundation
Jewish Community Endowment Associates is a private grantmaking foundation in Bangor, Maine, administered in care of Arnold Berleant, tax-exempt since 1967. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Jewish Community Endowment Associates accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. No particular format required. Deadlines: N/A.
How much does Jewish Community Endowment Associates give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $61K across 6 grants, a median of $10K.
Where does Jewish Community Endowment Associates give?
Maine (6 grants), per its latest filing.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francis T & Louise T Nichols Foundationsince 1995 | Bangor, ME | $2.6M88 grants · 2024 | $18K | Yes | $21M |
| Bangor Savings Bank Foundationsince 1997 | Bangor, ME | $1.2M156 grants · 2024 | $4,750 | Yes | $7.0M |
| Edward E and Hilda C Rosen Foundationsince 1987 | Bangor, ME | $177K22 grants · 2025 | $3,000 | Yes | $2.3M |