CFJS enriches for Jewish Seniors in the Carolinas.
Carolina Foundation for Jewish Seniors
Enriching Life for Jewish Seniors
CFJS
Enriching Life for Jewish Seniors
Grant Guidelines
Read the CFJS Grant guidelines before submitting an application for your organization.
Grant Guidelines
CFJS supports programs enriching lives for Jewish seniors in the Carolinas
Grant Application
The 2023 CFJS Grant Application window is now closed.
Grant Notification
The 2023 CFJS Grant Application is no longer available. The next grant window will open in early 2024.
CFJS
CFJS awards grants to nonprofits in the Carolinas that provide life enriching programs for Jewish seniors.
Foundation History
CFJS is the new name of BJH Foundation, formed after the closing of the Blumenthal Jewish Home for the Aged in Clemmons, NC.
Welcome to Carolina Foundation for Jewish Seniors
Enriching Life for Jewish Seniors
In 2022, CFJS made grants in support of 50 programs or services at 19 Jewish nonprofits or religious congregations serving Jewish older adults in the Carolinas. CFJS grants range from support of care managers to health and wellness initiatives to combating social isolation and bringing together Jewish community. CFJS is the only private foundation in the Carolinas focused solely on enriching the lives of Jewish seniors.
CFJS is a member of the Jewish Funders Network, the North Carolina Center for Nonprofits, and Grantmakers in Aging.
Who Can Receive Support?
CFJS Awards Grants to:
Organizations in need of funding to enrich the lives of Jewish adults in your community;
Organizations serving Jewish adults living in North or South Carolina
A 501(C)(3) charitable organization as determined by IRS regulations, unless you are affiliated with another tax-exempt organization such as local government, school or synagogue.