JEWISH HERITAGE FUND FOR EXCELLENCE INC
EIN 20-3805455 · Support N.E.C. (E19)
What they do
JHF is A GRANT MAKING ORGANIZATION WITH A MISSION to SUPPORT THE JEWISH HERITAGE MITZVAH FUND and to SUPPORT THE MEDICAL and GENERAL COMMUNITY of KENTUCKY (EXCLUDING BOONE, KENTON and CAMPBELL COUNTIES) and FLOYD, CLARK, HARRISON and SCOTT COUNTIES IN INDIANA (SCHEDULE O) THROUGH SCIENTIFIC and MEDICAL EDUCATION/RESEARCH, SUPPORTING JEWISH COMMUNITIES, and SUPPORTING PUBLIC HEALTH and WELLNESS.
How to reach them
ContactJEFF POLSONPRESIDENT AND CEO
Mailing address101 S 5TH ST SUITE 1600, LOUISVILLE, KY 40202
Main phone(502) 365-3209 WebsiteVisit the charity’s websiteSource: Form 990 public record. Confirm details with the nonprofit before visiting or sending anything.
Represent this organization?Claim this nonprofit to change contact informationAbout this charity
- Recognized since
- January 2008
- County
- Jefferson
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