Chai Match

Overview

JCamp 180 Chai Match challenge grants are offered to camps that have previously participated in Meet Your Match and Create Your Match grants. Camps must apply and be selected to participate in the program. Camps may select the level of participation that meets their fundraising requirements.

Key Guidelines

In Phase 1 (March 18, 2011 through October 18, 2011), each camp raised minimum gifts of $10,000 from donors (up to a $54,000 maximum). These gifts were matched 1:1 by the Harold Grinspoon Foundation to create a pool of matching funds of up to $108,000. Pledges had to be paid in full by March 18, 2012. There was an $18,000 bonus available to one participating camp.

In Phase 2 (ending March 18, 2012), the pool of matching funds of up to $108,000 were used to match 1:3 all eligible gifts of $1,800 or more. Gifts in both phases could come from new or previous donors and from individuals, families (spouse, parents, grandparents, siblings, and children), foundations, or corporations. Gifts from a Jewish Federation or the Foundation for Jewish Camp were excluded.

To be eligible for matching funds, at least one-third of each pledge had to be paid within 60 days of submission of the pledge application to the Harold Grinspoon Foundation; the remaining pledge amount had to be paid in full by September 18, 2014.

Camps must use at least 50 percent of Chai Match funds for capital improvements/facility enhancements, while the remainder is unrestricted and may be used for capital improvements, scholarships, endowments, or annual operating needs.

Overview

Like the first Chai Match program, Chai Match 2 is different from the other matching grant programs. Chai Match 2 offered a competitive selection process -- only a subset of camps who applied participated. 

Chai Match 2 provided the momentum for experienced JCamp 180 affiliated camps to continue to cultivate and motivate existing and new donors. Gifts in both phases could come from individuals, families (spouse, parents, grandparents, siblings and children), family foundations, or corporations. Grants from a Jewish Federation or from the Foundation for Jewish Camp were excluded. At least 50% of funds raised had go toward capital improvements or facility enhancements; the remainder is unrestricted and may be used for capital improvements, scholarships, endowments, or annual operating needs. During the application process, camps had to choose the Chai level at which they wished to participate: single, double or triple Chai.

Review the Chai Match 2 Brochure for more details about the structure of this matching grant program.

Eligibility

To be eligible for participation in Chai Match 2, camps had to be current affiliates of JCamp 180 and could not be participating in any other active matching grant programs such as the original Chai Match program, Meet Your Match 5, Meet Your Match 6, Create Your Match 4, or Create Your Match 5 programs.

Also ineligible were camps that would be eligible for DAY Camp 1 and 2 matching grant programs.

Applications

To be considered for inclusion in this matching grant program a completed application had to be submitted no later than February 18, 2013. Camps chosen for participation were notified by March 18, 2013.

Overview

Like the first two Chai Match programs, Chai Match 3 is different from the Meet Your Match and Create Your Match grant programs. Chai Match 3 is a competitive process -- only a subset of camps who applied participated.

Chai Match 3 provides the momentum for experienced JCamp 180 affiliated camps to continue to cultivate and motivate existing and new donors. Gifts in both phases may come from individuals, families (spouse, parents, grandparents, siblings and children), family foundations or corporations. Grants from a Jewish Federation or from the Foundation for Jewish Camp are excluded. At least 50% of funds raised must go toward capital improvements or facility enhancements; the remainder is unrestricted and may be used for capital improvements, scholarships, endowments, or annual operating needs. During the application process, camps must choose the Chai level at which they wish to participate: single, double or triple Chai.

Eligibility

To be eligible for participation in Chai Match 3, camps must be current affiliates of JCamp 180, may not have participated in Chai Match 1 or 2, and must have completed Create Your Match programs 1,2,3,4 or 5. Eligible camps were notified by JCamp 180 administration and invited to apply for this program

Applications

To be considered for inclusion in this matching grant program a completed application had to be submitted no later than February 18, 2013. Camps chosen for participation were notified by March 18, 2013.

Submit Your Chai Match 3 Grant Data

Please use IGAMS online forms to submit your camp's Chai Match 3 grant data online.

Overview

Participation in Chai Match 4 is limited. Camps invited to participate in the Chai Match 4 challenge grant are selected from a longer list of eligible camps that were asked to submit an application.

Chai Match 4 provides the momentum for experienced JCamp 180 affiliated camps to continue to cultivate and motivate existing and new donors. Gifts in both phases of this challenge grant may come from individuals, families (spouse, parents, grandparents, siblings and children), family foundations or corporations. Grants from a Jewish Federation or from the Foundation for Jewish Camp are excluded. At least 50% of funds raised must go toward capital improvements or facility enhancements; the remainder is unrestricted and may be used for capital improvements, scholarships, endowments, or annual operating needs. During the application process, camps must choose the Chai level at which they wish to participate: single, double, or triple Chai.

Review the Chai Match 4 Brochure for more details about the structure of this matching grant program.

Eligibility

To be eligible for participation in Chai Match 4, camps must be current affiliates of JCamp 180, may not have participated in Chai Matches 1, 2 or 3, and must have completed Create Your Match programs 1,2,3,4, or 5. Eligible camps will be notified by JCamp 180 administration and invited to apply for this program.

Applications

The application process for Chai Match 4 closed on January 31, 2017. All participating camps have been notified.

Administration

The Chai Match 4 program is administered by the Harold Grinspoon Foundation grants administration team using an on-line system as described in the webinar.  All matching grant requests must be submitted through the online grant management system that can be access by clicking on this link.  The grant management system acknowledges all submissions by e-mail.  It is the responsibility of the submitter to assure that documentation has been received by JCamp 180.

Overview

Participation in Chai Match 5 is limited. Camps invited to participate in the Chai Match 5 challenge grant are selected from eligible camps that were asked to submit an application.

Chai Match 5 provides the momentum for experienced JCamp 180 affiliated camps to continue to cultivate and motivate existing and new donors. Gifts in both phases of this two-phase challenge grant may come from individuals, families (spouse, parents, siblings and children), family foundations or corporations. Grants from a Jewish Federation or from the Foundation for Jewish Camp are excluded. At least 50% of funds raised must go toward capital improvements or facility enhancements; the remainder is unrestricted and may be used for capital improvements, scholarships, endowments, or annual operating needs. During the application process, camps must choose the Chai level at which they wish to participate: single, double, or triple Chai.

Review the Chai Match 5 Brochure for more details about the structure of this matching grant program.

Eligibility

To be eligible for participation in Chai Match 5, camps must be current affiliates of JCamp 180, and must have completed a Create Your Match program. Eligible camps will be notified by JCamp 180 administration and be invited to apply for this program.

Applications

The application process for Chai Match 5 closed on June 15, 2018. All participating camps have been notified.

Administration

The Chai Match 5 program is administered by the Harold Grinspoon Foundation grants administration team using an on-line system.  All matching grant requests must be submitted through that online grant management system, which requires that participants register for this grant within the system.  A unique link for this matching grant program will be available here when the program launches. Directions for use of this system will be communicated to all participating camps.

The grant management system acknowledges all submissions by e-mail. It is the responsibility of the submitter to assure that documentation has been received by JCamp 180.  Pledge and gift payment information must be provided to JCamp 180 within 30 days of the end of the pledge / payment period.