BJH Foundation for Senior Services
BJH Foundation for Senior Services, publicly known as Carolina Foundation for Jewish Seniors (CFJS), is a private foundation based in Greensboro, North Carolina. The foundation was established in 2005 and grew out of The Blumenthal Jewish Home for the Aged, a nursing facility established in 1962 in Clemmons, North Carolina. In the late 1990s, the Board of Directors expanded its mission by selling the physical facility and using the proceeds along with an existing endowment to create a grantmaking foundation. Today, CFJS distributes grants to nonprofit organizations providing life-enriching programs and services to Jewish seniors across North and South Carolina.
Key facts about BJH Foundation for Senior Services
- EIN
- 20-3337653
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $469,290
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- Average grant
- $24,699
- Median grant
- $13,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 37% first-time grantees (7 of 19, 2024)
- Total assets
- $11,441,551
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (68% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- First-time applicants must complete a Letter of Intent (LOI) and receive approval before submitting a full grant application. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated June 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who BJH Foundation for Senior Services funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for BJH Foundation for Senior Services's 19 itemized 2024 grants were North Carolina (68%) and South Carolina (32%). The most frequent recipient cities were Charleston, SC (2 grants), Asheville, NC (2 grants), Charlotte, NC (2 grants) and Greenville, SC (2 grants). None of its 19 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Funds for Elder and Senior Care Services" (19 grants).
Is BJH Foundation for Senior Services open to new grantees?
37%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 19 grantees (37%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $20K; repeat grants $27K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $14K repeat.
- 58% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+15%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 117% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$11.4M
+18.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$469K
+10.3% YoY
Grant Count
19
+18.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$25K
-7.2% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, BJH Foundation for Senior Services reported a distributable amount of $519K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To enhance the lives of older Jewish adults.
The foundation supports organizations providing activities, services, and programs for Jewish older adults in accordance with Jewish values. Primary focus areas include:
- Health and wellness initiatives for seniors
- Case management and geriatric care services
- Congregational nurse programs
- Social worker and counseling services
- Volunteer programs engaging active seniors
- Programs combating social isolation
- Community-building activities for Jewish seniors
- Home and community-based services
- Guardianship and care management support
- Food relief and nutrition programs
- Educational and recreational programming
Grantmaking
Average Grant
s around $103–$110,000 and median grants varying by year.
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds organizations in North and South Carolina, with particular activity in cities including:
- Asheville
- Charleston
- Charlotte
- Greensboro
- Raleigh
- Durham
- Chapel Hill
- Winston-Salem
- Davidson
- New Bern
- Hendersonville
- Columbia
- Greenville
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 19 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $11,441,551 (as of 2024 IRS Form 990)
- Total Annual Giving: $469,290 (2024)
- Annual Revenue: $281,698
- Annual Expenses: $612,998
- Number of Employees: 1
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $11,441,551 | $9,695,490 | $9,133,488 |
| Revenue | $800,082 | $281,698 | $380,065 |
| Expenses | $654,499 | $612,998 | $661,943 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $607,707 | $568,213 | $589,672 |
| Net Investment Income | $750,049 | $234,198 | $167,170 |
| Distributable Amount | $518,839 | $483,484 | $528,132 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
96 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from BJH Foundation for Senior Services
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Jewish Family Services of Greater Charleston ($70,000), Raleigh-Cary Jewish Family Svcs of the Jewish Federation of Raleigh-Cary ($65,000), Jewish Family Services of WNC ($60,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES OF GREATER CHARLESTON CHARLESTON, SC | FUNDS FOR ELDER AND SENIOR CARE SERVICES | $70,000 |
| RALEIGH-CARY JEWISH FAMILY SVCS OF THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF RALEIGH-CARY RALEIGH, NC | FUNDS FOR ELDER AND SENIOR CARE SERVICES | $65,000 |
| JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES OF WNC ASHEVILLE, NC | FUNDS FOR ELDER AND SENIOR CARE SERVICES | $60,000 |
| JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES OF GREENSBORO GREENSBORO, NC | FUNDS FOR ELDER AND SENIOR CARE SERVICES | $55,000 |
| JEWISH FOR GOOD DURHAM, NC | FUNDS FOR ELDER AND SENIOR CARE SERVICES | $50,000 |
| JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES OF GREATER CHARLOTTE CHARLOTTE, NC | FUNDS FOR ELDER AND SENIOR CARE SERVICES | $48,000 |
| GREENVILLE JEWISH FEDERATION GREENVILLE, SC | FUNDS FOR ELDER AND SENIOR CARE SERVICES | $31,500 |
| COLUMBIA JEWISH FEDERATION COLUMBIA, SC | FUNDS FOR ELDER AND SENIOR CARE SERVICES | $30,000 |
| TEMPLE B'NAI SHOLEM NEW BERN, NC | FUNDS FOR ELDER AND SENIOR CARE SERVICES | $15,000 |
| SANDRA AND LEON LEVINE JCC CHARLOTTE, NC | FUNDS FOR ELDER AND SENIOR CARE SERVICES | $13,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- President: Stefanie Kahn
- Executive Director: Rachel Wolf (annual salary $85,000)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stefanie Kahn | President | 3 | — |
| Raffi Simel | President Elect | 2 | — |
| Brittany Yoho | 1ST Vice President | 2 | — |
| Ira Sheldon | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Dr Dena Shenk | Secretary | 2 | — |
| Ari Medoff | Immediate Past President | 2 | — |
| Graeme Bagg | Director | 1 | — |
| Carol Falender | Director | 1 | — |
| Sam Fleishman | Director | 1 | — |
| Sarah Halley | Director | 1 | — |
| Jane Kulbersh | Director | 1 | — |
| Carolyn Moskowitz | Director | 1 | — |
| Rich Rados | Director | 1 | — |
| Leonard Rogoff | Director | 1 | — |
| Julie Silverman MSW | Director | 1 | — |
| Natalie Tunney | Director | 1 | — |
| Robert Weiss | Director | 1 | — |
| Rachel Wolf | Executive Director | 40 | $87,550 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
CFJS is the only private foundation in the Carolinas focused solely on enriching the lives of Jewish seniors. The foundation has demonstrated consistent growth in grantmaking over its history, with cumulative grants exceeding $2.1 million by 2017. The foundation continues to address the pressing need to fund programs for the aging Jewish population, particularly in response to federal and state program cuts affecting older adults and the demographic reality that the U.S. Jewish community is rapidly aging.
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Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does BJH Foundation for Senior Services fund?
**Mission:** To enhance the lives of older Jewish adults. The foundation supports organizations providing activities, services, and programs for Jewish older adults in accordance with Jewish values. Primary focus areas include: • Health and wellness initiatives for seniors • Case management and geriatric care services • Congregational nurse programs • Social worker and counseling services • Volunteer programs engaging active seniors • Programs combating social isolation • Community-building act…
How do I apply for a grant from BJH Foundation for Senior Services?
First-time applicants must complete a Letter of Intent (LOI) and receive approval before submitting a full grant application. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does BJH Foundation for Senior Services make grants?
The foundation funds organizations in North and South Carolina, with particular activity in cities including: • Asheville • Charleston • Charlotte • Greensboro • Raleigh • Durham • Chapel Hill • Winston-Salem • Davidson • New Bern • Hendersonville • Columbia • Greenville
What size grants does BJH Foundation for Senior Services award?
In 2024, BJH Foundation for Senior Services awarded 19 grants totaling $469K — an average of about $25K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is BJH Foundation for Senior Services required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, BJH Foundation for Senior Services reported a distributable amount of $519K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is BJH Foundation for Senior Services's EIN?
BJH Foundation for Senior Services's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3337653. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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