The Tepper Foundation

Children of all faiths deserve to feel safe and secure in their learning spaces. To push us closer to this reality, we’re granting Jewish Federations of North America over $9 million to distribute to local Jewish institutions across 30 states. These funds will address the urgency of rising security costs impacting Jewish early childhood programs as well as facilitate support of other faith communities’ security needs. We are committed to improving interfaith relations and enhancing safety for all people confronting hatred. Learn More: https://lnkd.in/e4-_Znfv

Thank you Courier-Post for highlighting the work of the Food Security Access Fund! 

One in three young adults experience depression, anxiety or mental illness. Yet more than half have received zero care or treatment. The Jed Foundation (JED) is working to change this by providing evidence-based, comprehensive mental health support right where Gen Z is — in high schools, universities and colleges. This Mental Health Awareness Month, learn about The Jed Foundation’s narrative change, capacity building and policy work in our latest grantee spotlight:https://lnkd.in/eicyFj5C

Each year, the federal government grants millions of dollars towards food and nutrition, but many nonprofits don’t have the time or capacity to navigate the complex application process. We joined forces with the New Jersey Office of the Food Security Advocate and other funders across the state to launch a collaborative fund to address that.   The Food Security Access Fund is a cross-sector initiative to help nonprofits build capacity and secure more public grants to strengthen the New Jersey food system and address food insecurity. https://lnkd.in/e7U9sF83

Nearly 1 in 4 undergraduate students face food insecurity. We’re excited to partner with the NJ Community Colleges (NJCCC) to help more eligible students access programs like SNAP to meet their basic needs. “New Jersey’s community colleges play an essential role in expanding educational and economic opportunity across our state. However, too many students are in need of assistance in meeting their basic needs, making it harder for them to focus on their studies and complete their degrees and credentials” - Aaron Fichtner, President of NJCCC Through support from The Tepper Foundation, NJCCC’s initiative will leverage BDT’s benefits outreach expertise to create sustainable solutions to address food, healthcare, and other financial challenges that community college students face. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gWfSiRnr  #AccessForSuccess #HigherEd #HigherEdInnovation #DataForGood #CollegeStudents 

Founded almost 150 years ago, American Forests has been a protector of forests for generations. As part of the wider REPLANT Act, our new grant will help plant over 250,000 new trees over the course of the next three years. Learn more about American Forests’ approach to environmental conservation.

“When we strengthen our state’s food security systems, we find more ways to improve the lives of families across New Jersey. From state government and community-based nonprofits to family foundations and individual donors, we must step up now to help our fellow New Jerseyans and ensure no one goes hungry.” Read more in Randi Tepper’s op-ed for NJ Spotlight News https://lnkd.in/e5wTngfV

In response to an uptick in antisemitic incidents in the United States, the Tepper Foundation seeded a new fund with $2 million in support of heightened security measures at Jewish communal organizations. Ade Adeniji reports: https://buff.ly/3VBWXBB #TepperFoundation #CombatAntisemitism #SecurityFund #JewishCommunitySafety #PhilanthropyInAction #HateFreeCommunity #SecureSynagogues #CommunityCentersSecurity #IdentityBasedHate #PhilanthropicSupport

“The private sector has made amazing strides in distribution in recent years. If you can order something and it’s on your doorstep the same day, how can we harness the power of technology to better serve New Jerseyans in need?” - Shelley Skinner, Managing Director of Portfolios We need all hands on deck to ensure no New Jerseyan goes hungry. Learn more about the state of food insecurity in New Jersey and how sectors are working together and sharing knowledge to make progress. 

In 2023, we were proud to distribute $65 million to organizations doing impactful and essential work in communities across New Jersey and nationwide. We’ve nearly tripled our grantmaking since 2021, growing into new areas while remaining committed to our mission to protect and expand opportunity for all. We’re excited to share a snapshot of our grantees' powerful work throughout 2023 and our vision for future philanthropy.    Explore our newly released annual report and learn more about our work. https://lnkd.in/eZWy_ARG