Baltimore Jewish Council Inc
To foster cooperation and understanding within the jewish community, build relationships and mutual understanding with ethnic, racial, and religious groups across Maryland, advocate at all levels of government for social justice and public resources on issues of concern to the jewish community, and through education and action, promote strong support for israel and the jewish people at home and throughout the world.
Baltimore Jewish Council Inc at a glance
In short: Baltimore Jewish Council Inc gave $6K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $5,646
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $5,646
- Median grant
- $5,646
- Total assets
- $690,688
- -5.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maryland (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Baltimore Jewish Council Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Elijah Cummings Youth Program in Israel Inc ($6K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Elijah Cummings Youth Program in Israel Inc Baltimore, MD | To Support the Ecyp Teen Social Justice Trip | $5,646 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $690,688 | $1,375,567 | $1,495,268 | $5,646 | 1 | $8,308 |
| 2024 | $729,420 | $1,359,224 | $1,297,781 | — | — | $4,623 |
| 2023 | $649,892 | $1,134,089 | $1,151,723 | — | — | $59 |
| 2022 | $370,531 | $1,053,971 | $1,093,111 | — | — | $36 |
| 2021 | $428,440 | $1,261,185 | $985,160 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $257,779 | $1,066,533 | $1,121,489 | — | — | — |
About Baltimore Jewish Council Inc
Based on IRS filings
Baltimore Jewish Council Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Baltimore, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $691K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $6K. Net investment income was $8K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Baltimore Jewish Council Inc is led by Howard Libit, Executive Director since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 3 of 11 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Howard Libit
Executive Director
Director → Executive Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
37.5 hrs/week
$168K (2020) → $212K (2025)
Robin Weiman
President
Assistant Treasurer → 1st Vice President, 2024
1st Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Folderauer
Director of Security
New on the 2025 filing
37.5 hrs/week
$114K (2025)
Rabbi Jonathan Seidemann
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ricky Gratz
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Grossman
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Mersky
Deputy Director
On filings since 2023
37.5 hrs/week
$104K (2023) → $107K (2025)
Elizabeth Green
Past President
1st Vice President → President, 2024
President → Past President, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rabbi Steve Schwartz
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melanie Shapiro
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amalia Honick
1st Vice President
Director → 1st Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Benjamin Rosenberg (2020–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Rabbi Andrew Busch (2020–2024) — Past President
- Former: The Honorable Chaya Friedman (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Yehuda Neuberger (2020–2023) — Past President
- Former: Abba David Poliakoff (2020) — Past President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $212K, to Howard Libit (Executive Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Baltimore Jewish Council Inc
How much does Baltimore Jewish Council Inc give each year?
Baltimore Jewish Council Inc gave $6K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Baltimore Jewish Council Inc?
Baltimore Jewish Council Inc reported $691K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.4M.
What is Baltimore Jewish Council Inc?
Baltimore Jewish Council Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Baltimore, MD. It holds $691K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Baltimore Jewish Council Inc operate?
Baltimore Jewish Council Inc has awarded grants in Maryland.
What is Baltimore Jewish Council Inc's EIN?
Baltimore Jewish Council Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1912836. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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