Charleston Jewish Federation Inc
Charleston Jewish Federation Inc is a public charity based in Charleston, South Carolina, formed in 1949. Its mission is to build, secure, and sustain Jewish life in Charleston, Israel, and around the world. Its annual campaign supports local Jewish organizations and initiatives as well as Jewish communities and partners beyond Charleston.
Charleston Jewish Federation Inc at a glance
In short: Charleston Jewish Federation Inc gave $688K across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $33K), mostly in South Carolina. 46% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $688,179
- -27.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- +40.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $32,770
- -48.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $1,272,892
- +2.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 46% first-time grantees (6 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (52% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Charleston Jewish Federation Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing describes annual applications for local Jewish agencies that meet the stated need and priority criteria. It does not specify application materials or a current application cycle. The website’s application announcement is for a past 2017 cycle.
- Contact
Mailing address: 176 Croghan Spur Road Suite 100, Charleston, SC 29407-7561
Phone: (843) 614-6480
Website: https://jewishcharleston.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Charleston Jewish Federation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish Federation of North America ($197K across 5 grants). Together the top 10 received $666K.
Grant Size Distribution
80 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 66 grants of 80 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Federation describes its campaign as supporting the greater Charleston Jewish community, Israel, and Jewish communities around the world. Its 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in South Carolina (52%), New York (29%), Illinois (16%), and Georgia (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Charleston Jewish Federation Inc open to new grantees?
46%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 13 grantees (46%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $87K. How we count
Medians: $13K first-time, $53K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $383K (2021) to $952K (2023). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $688K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Secure Community Network Inc Chicago, IL | Security Programs | $110,169 |
| Jewish Federation of North America New York, NY | Emergency Relief | $107,428 |
| Addlestone Hebrew Academy Charleston, SC | Tuition and Program Support | $104,153 |
| Jewish Family Services of Greater Charleston Charleston, SC | Program Support | $53,122 |
| Jewish Federation of North America New York, NY | Israel Solidarity Fund | $41,556 |
| Addlestone Hebrew Academy Charleston, SC | Security Programs | $41,376 |
| Chabad of Charleston Inc Mount Pleasant, SC | Security Programs | $38,116 |
| Jewish Federation of North America New York, NY | Israel Overseas Programs | $35,104 |
| Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim Charleston, SC | Program Support | $30,000 |
| Jewish Endowment Foundation of South Carolina North Charleston, SC | Endowment Support | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,272,892 | $1,794,006 | $1,721,453 | $688,179 | 21 | $14,705 |
| 2023 | $1,244,983 | $2,000,435 | $1,833,944 | $951,688 | 15 | $2,178 |
| 2022 | $962,055 | $1,322,087 | $1,430,147 | $519,764 | 14 | $821 |
| 2021 | $1,104,936 | $1,401,498 | $1,426,691 | $383,253 | 15 | $495 |
| 2020 | $1,125,715 | $1,702,873 | $1,413,565 | $408,113 | 15 | $2,231 |
| 2019 | $854,726 | $1,392,417 | $1,369,519 | $463,192 | 12 | $4,683 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Federation’s website identifies priorities including cultivating Jewish life, culture, and education; strengthening Jewish philanthropy and ties to Israel and Jewish peoplehood; supporting vulnerable populations; engaging the next generation; securing Jewish institutions and combating antisemitism; and advocating for the Charleston Jewish community while fostering relationships with neighbors.
Its 2024 filing describes programs such as the REMEMBER Program for Holocaust education and genocide awareness, community security work with the Secure Community Network, and allocations to local agencies and international partners. It also describes programs for young adults and families, including Young Jewish Charleston, PJ Library, and Shalom Baby, along with Israel engagement and emergency support.
The 2024 grants included support for organizations with a range of activities. Secure Community Network describes its mission as creating a comprehensive security shield for the Jewish community, including security training, facility assessments, and incident response. Addlestone Hebrew Academy describes itself as a community day school providing secular and Judaic studies. Camp Judaea describes its mission as helping children grow, develop leadership skills, and form connections with Judaism, Israel, and the natural environment.
Grantmaking
The Federation reported 21 grants totaling $688,179 in filing year 2024. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $110,169, with a median of $15,000. Its largest reported grants included $110,169 to Secure Community Network Inc for security programs; $107,428 to Jewish Federation of North America for emergency relief; $104,153 to Addlestone Hebrew Academy for tuition and program support; and $53,122 to Jewish Family Services of Greater Charleston for program support. Other substantial awards included $41,556 to Jewish Federation of North America for its Israel Solidarity Fund and $41,376 to Addlestone Hebrew Academy for security programs.
The Federation’s 2024 filing says local Jewish agencies are invited to apply annually for allocations. Applicants must demonstrate a need for a program or initiative that will affect Jewish lives and align with at least one Federation core priority. The filing says the Federation holds annual meetings with grantees, conducts site visits, and requires follow-up reports documenting how funds were used. A website announcement about local organizations applying for funding refers to the 2017 cycle, which is past; it said available funding depended on community Annual Campaign fundraising.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing were Ilene Turbow, President; Ava Kleinman, Immediate Past President; Hilary Rieck, President Elect; Mike Mills, Vice President; Sharon Hox, Vice President; Keath Blatt, Vice President; Brian Shulman, Treasurer; Elliott Lessen, Secretary; Sandra Brett, Board Member; and Marsha Gewirtzman, Board Member.
Charleston Jewish Federation Inc is led by Tair Giudice, Chief Executive Officer on the 2024 filing; none of the 18 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Tair Giudice
Chief Executive Officer
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ilene Turbow
President
Vice President → President El, 2021
President El → President, 2023
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ava Kleinman
Immediate Past President
President → Immediate Pa, 2023
Immediate Pa → Immediate Past President, 2024
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elliott Lessen
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2020
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hilary Rieck
President Elect
Vice President → President El, 2023
President El → President Elect, 2024
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Mills
Vice President
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shara Star
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Hox
Vice President
Secretary → Vice President, 2020
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Shulman
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joshua Reeves
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Danielle Trauth-Jurman
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fred Vollkman
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keath Blatt
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Abby Leibowitz
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Krawcheck
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kapri Kreps
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marsha Gewirtzman
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandra Brett
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Judi Corsaro (2019–2024) — Chief Executive Officer · Filing note: Term ended
- Former: Joann Sherman (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Kapri Kreps Rhodes (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Abigail Leibowitz (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Terry Fisher (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Eileen Chepenik (2019–2022) — Immediate Pa
- Former: Ellen Hoffman (2019–2022) — Board Member · Filing note: Term ended
- Former: Ijo Toporek (2019–2022) — Board Member · Filing note: Term ended
- Former: Rachel Landis (2019–2022) — Board Member · Filing note: Term ended
- Former: Scot Rittenbaum (2022) — Board Member · Filing note: Term ended
- Former: David Beckmann (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Edward Kronsberg (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Jan Lipov (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Jimi Horne (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Stuart Tessler (2019) — Immediate Pa
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Charleston Jewish Federation Inc
How much does Charleston Jewish Federation Inc give each year?
Charleston Jewish Federation Inc gave $688K across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $952K across 15 grants.
What is Charleston Jewish Federation Inc's typical grant size?
Charleston Jewish Federation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $32,770, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Charleston Jewish Federation Inc that year got $13K on average.
Where does Charleston Jewish Federation Inc give grants?
Charleston Jewish Federation Inc gives mostly in South Carolina: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (29%) and Illinois (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Charleston, SC (9 grants), New York, NY (6 grants) and Mount Pleasant, SC (2 grants).
Does Charleston Jewish Federation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on Charleston Jewish Federation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Security Programs" (4 grants) and "Program Support" (3 grants).
Who are Charleston Jewish Federation Inc's largest grantees?
Charleston Jewish Federation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Jewish Federation of North America ($197,343 across 5 grants), Addlestone Hebrew Academy ($145,529 across 2 grants) and Secure Community Network Inc ($110,169), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Charleston Jewish Federation Inc?
Charleston Jewish Federation Inc reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.8M.
What does Charleston Jewish Federation Inc fund?
The Federation’s website identifies priorities including cultivating Jewish life, culture, and education; strengthening Jewish philanthropy and ties to Israel and Jewish peoplehood; supporting vulnerable populations; engaging the next generation; securing Jewish institutions and combating antisemitism; and advocating for the Charleston Jewish community while fostering relationships with neighbors. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Charleston Jewish Federation Inc?
The filing describes annual applications for local Jewish agencies that meet the stated need and priority criteria. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Charleston Jewish Federation Inc's EIN?
Charleston Jewish Federation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 57-6000188. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 21, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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