$8.75M Tepper Grant to Help Protect Jewish Preschools in San Diego 

At the beginning of October, The Tepper Foundation announced that it is granting $8.75 million from its Security Fund to Jewish Federations of North America to protect young Jewish children and promote interfaith bridge-building.  

As one of the 100 recipients of the 2025 Tepper Grant, Jewish Federation of San Diego will be assisting 12 Jewish preschools with their security and safety expenses. This funding will support the increased demands of security personnel at a time of rising antisemitism and security threats across the nation. 

“The Security Fund is continuing to provide a critical service for Jewish spaces across the United States, and the Jewish Federations play a key role in helping more families feel safe,” said Randi Tepper, CEO of The Tepper Foundation. “While most Jewish organizations have existing funds dedicated to security, many institutions have had to pull money from other budget lines to meet increased security needs. We want to ensure these organizations can not only provide security but continue their missions serving local families.” 

Coming after the High Holiday security grants, Jewish Federation of San Diego is thrilled to continue supporting Jewish safety and security so that our youngest can learn in joy and peace.  

How Much Does The Tepper Foundation Give? 

• The $8.75 million grant brings the Security Fund’s total commitment to Jewish Federations to nearly $18 million across 2024 and 2025. 
• In 2024, The Tepper Foundation’s Security Fund granted more than $9 million to Jewish Federations to protect Jewish spaces and promote interfaith bridge-building. 
• Last year, 84 federations provided funding for security at more than 560 local Jewish sites where over 71,000 young children took part in programming. 

What is The Tepper Foundation’s Security Fund?  

The Tepper Foundation’s Security Fund was launched in November 2023 following the October 7 Hamas attacks on the people of Israel. This funding addressed the urgent increased security needs of college Hillel organizations, Jewish community centers, synagogues, Jewish Federations, and other Jewish communal organizations in North America. 

As one of the more than 100 federations receiving 2025 Security Fund grants, Jewish Federation of San Diego is proud to use it to protect young Jewish students at 12 preschools across San Diego, ensuring our youngest can learn and thrive in safe and secure environments.