Investment Approach & Criteria

Investment Approach

JVPF looks for projects and organizations at a leverage moment where an entrepreneurial investment can (1) have significant impact; (2) grow the organization or project to scale; and (3) help the organization or project attain sustainability. Funds are specifically targeted to the greatest need of each organization or project. Funding has been given for strategic and business planning, product development and additional executive and development staffing.

Guidelines & Criteria

JVPF makes targeted venture-­level investments in creative platforms that have the potential for impact, scalability, and sustainability. JVPF supports programs based in Los Angeles and Israel, as well as domestic national programs. The ideal funding opportunity for JVPF is one in which our financial investment and creative input will provide vital assistance to allow a good idea to grow exponentially.

Examples of this type of funding include capacity-­building, strategic planning and development growth. JVPF adheres strictly to its criteria in making its funding decisions and applicants are strongly encouraged to evaluate their proposals against the criteria. To reiterate, the Fund looks for projects and organizations that are at a stage in their growth or development at which JVPF’s investment can:

  • have a significant impact;
  • grow the organization or project to scale; and
  • help the organization or project attain sustainability.

Funds are specifically targeted to the greatest need of each organization or project.

Additional criteria:

  • Grants requested should be in amounts ranging from $25,000 ‐ $75,000. Depending on our selection process, you may be asked to match our grant amount in order to achieve your total target fundraise.
  • U.S.-based applicants must be classified as 501(c)(3) tax-­exempt organizations by the IRS or have imminent plans to file for tax-­exempt status. Israeli organizations must be an AMUTA and have a U.S.-based fiscal sponsor, if possible.
  • Applicants must have an operating budget of $1m or more.
  • Applicants must be willing to submit additional financial and programmatic information if requested.
  • Agencies may only be the lead agency for one application.

For more information, contact JVPF Executive Director Tzivia Schwartz Getzug at info@jvpf-la.org.