Champaign-Urbana Jewish Federation
The federation supports a variety of jewish projects and causes with the goals of fostering meaningful and vibrant jewish life at home and abroad and assisting broader humanitarian activities.
Champaign-Urbana Jewish Federation at a glance
In short: Champaign-Urbana Jewish Federation gave $164K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $33K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $164,296
- -49.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- -37.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $32,859
- -19.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $9,451
- Total assets
- $5,943,908
- +9.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (92% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Champaign-Urbana Jewish Federation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Sinai Temple ($82K). Together the top 4 received $104K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($60,638), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 25 (72%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Champaign-Urbana Jewish Federation gives
- Giving grew 34% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $117K (2020) to $324K (2024). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $164K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sinai Temple Champaign, IL | General Support | $81,840 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $60,638 |
| Chabad of Champaign Urbana Champaign, IL | General Support | $9,451 |
| PEF Israel Endowment Funds Inc New York, NY | General Support | $7,183 |
| Union for Reform Judaism Oconomowoc, WI | General Support | $5,184 |
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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 | $5,943,908 | $540,073 | $502,136 | $164,296 | 5 | $142,511 |
| 2024 | $5,449,288 | $822,004 | $624,201 | $324,439 | 8 | $130,441 |
| 2023 | $4,787,085 | $780,014 | $472,324 | — | — | $106,418 |
| 2022 | $4,376,026 | $345,280 | $286,570 | $122,667 | 6 | $76,603 |
| 2020 | $4,031,549 | $294,978 | $261,669 | $117,247 | 6 | $84,918 |
About Champaign-Urbana Jewish Federation
Based on IRS filings
Champaign-Urbana Jewish Federation is a public charity focused on religion, based in Champaign, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $5.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $164K. Net investment income was $143K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Champaign-Urbana Jewish Federation is led by Ma'ayan Weinberg, Executive Director on the 2025 filing; 1 of 14 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ma'ayan Weinberg
Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$87K (2025)
Lee Deville
President
Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barry Isralewitz
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Arne Fliflet
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lawrence Rauchwerger
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marisa Natale
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mitch Harris
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Silverman
Director
Secretary → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alison Rosenblum
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tamarra Rennick Bernstein
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Arielle Weinstein
Vice President & Allocations
Vice President → Vice President & Allocations, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carmel Elazar
Vice President & Campaign
Vice President & Director → Vice President & Campaign, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Diane Gutenkauf
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Leroy
Secretary
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (19)
- Former: Paul Weichsel (2024) — Director
- Former: Yael Gertner (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Jen Lask (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Jess Leroy (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Julia Robinson (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Liat Maggid Alon (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Richard Ross (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Tania Ionin (2022–2023) — President
- Former: Allen Avner (2020) — Director
- Former: David Scherba (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Deborah Katz-Downie (2020) — Director
- Former: Diana Lenik (2020) — Director
- Former: Ella Slavin (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Faye Lesht (2020) — Director
- Former: Inbal Elazar (2020) — Director
- Former: Lynn Wachtel (2020) — Director
- Former: Marc Snir (2020) — Vice President
- Former: Marissa Barlaz (2020) — Director
- Former: Rebekah Noven (2020) — 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 $87K, to Ma'ayan Weinberg (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Champaign-Urbana Jewish Federation
How much does Champaign-Urbana Jewish Federation give each year?
Champaign-Urbana Jewish Federation gave $164K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $324K across 8 grants.
What is Champaign-Urbana Jewish Federation's typical grant size?
Champaign-Urbana Jewish Federation's median grant in 2025 was $9,451, and its average grant was $32,859, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Champaign-Urbana Jewish Federation give grants?
Champaign-Urbana Jewish Federation gives mostly in Illinois: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Champaign, IL (2 grants).
Does Champaign-Urbana Jewish Federation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Champaign-Urbana Jewish Federation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Champaign-Urbana Jewish Federation's largest grantees?
Champaign-Urbana Jewish Federation's largest 2025 grantees include Sinai Temple ($81,840), Chabad of Champaign Urbana ($9,451) and PEF Israel Endowment Funds Inc ($7,183), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($60,638), which are not listed by name. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Champaign-Urbana Jewish Federation?
Champaign-Urbana Jewish Federation reported $5.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $540K.
What is Champaign-Urbana Jewish Federation?
Champaign-Urbana Jewish Federation is a public charity focused on religion, based in Champaign, IL. It holds $5.9M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Champaign-Urbana Jewish Federation's EIN?
Champaign-Urbana Jewish Federation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7344693. 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
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