Jewish Teen Foundation (JTF) Application 2026-2027
If you’re reading this right now, it already says so much about you…

1. You’re not like other teens. You want to be a part of something bigger, make meaningful contributions to your community, and become the confident, impactful leader you were born to be.

2. You’re ready to have your voice be heard. Just because you’re a teen doesn’t mean your perspectives, values, and opinions don’t matter. The world needs you and your voice now.

3. You’re interested in fundraising and how to distribute financial abundance in the Bay Area to help serve the community. Understanding how fundraising works, how to communicate with nonprofits, and how to make informed funding decisions doesn’t have to be reserved for adults. You can develop this lifelong skill now.

4. You want every opportunity to open up to you – from scholarships and colleges to internships, jobs, and learning opportunities, being a part of this prestigious program is a crucial stepping stone to manifesting that reality.

If you said “Yes, that’s me!” to the above statements, then JTF is the key you’ve been looking for to unlock your next stage of transformation. Are you ready for this?
Why Apply for JTF?

JTF has stewarded more than 900 teens to raise over $2.3 million for nonprofits in the Bay Area, Israel, and beyond. As a JTF board member, you have the opportunity to be a part of this immense impact.

Each year, we select a small number of high schoolers to cultivate skills in philanthropy, fundraising, leadership, social justice issues, confidence, communication, and collaboration.

JTF teens decide which issues they want to focus on each year. For example, last year's boards raised $108,000 to support youth impacted by the foster care system and formerly incarcerated individuals, and this year's boards are currently fundraising for refugees, military veterans, and victims of sexual violence. The impact you can make as a JTF board member is truly limitless.

Graduates of the program carry these skills with them into college and beyond, leveraging their experiences to build successful careers and take on leadership roles in their communities.

We welcome 9-12th grade students of all backgrounds including race, socioeconomic, gender identity, sexual identity, ethnicity, and Jewish identity to apply.

The application deadline is Wednesday, April 8, 2026.

The earlier you apply, the better. When you complete the application, you will receive an email from us explaining the next steps. Pro tip - have the contact information for a professional reference ready. If invited to interview, interviews should be scheduled within a week and to occur by May 22nd.

Have questions? Email Rachel Halevi, Director of Teen Philanthropy and Leadership at the Federation. Thank you for applying and good luck!

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