You apply
One form, from your phone. It goes to the people who review it — not to a shul, and not onto any list.
About the fund
A fund with no
other agenda.
Built by members of this community. No affiliation, no membership, and no interest in anything other than helping.
Why we exist
Nobody should have to explain their hardest month to someone who has a stake in the answer.
Most people in a tight spot already know where they could ask. What stops them is everything attached to asking — who finds out, who feels owed, and what it means next time they walk into shul.
SBF was built to remove all of that. We are a nonprofit, independent of any shul or political group, funded by donations from people in this community.
How it works
Three steps, and none
of them are difficult.
We talk it through
Someone from the fund reaches out to understand the situation. A conversation, and you set the pace.
Funds go out
If we can help, we agree on repayment together before anything moves.
In their own words
Hear it from the people
who built the fund.
A short introduction to what SBF does and why it exists.
Giving with confidence
Your donation is
tax-deductible.
Card donations are processed by Stripe and generate an emailed receipt, so you have a record for tax time without asking us for one.
- Registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit
- A receipt is emailed for every card donation
- Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law
- Funds are distributed within our Baltimore community
Common questions
Before you apply.
Do I need to be a member of a shul to apply?
No. The Sepharadic Baltimore Fund is independent of any shul or political group. You do not need to be a member anywhere, know anyone, or be owed a favor.
Is my application confidential?
Your application goes to the people who review it and is treated with discretion. It does not go to a shul and it does not go onto any list.
What if I cannot repay?
Repayment is discussed with you before anything is agreed. We cannot help with everything, and we will say so straight away if we cannot.
What can I ask for help with?
Rent and mortgage, a bar or bat mitzvah, a wedding, finding a job, credit card debt, or something else entirely. There is no threshold to clear.