Columbia Jewish Federation
Columbia Jewish Federation at a glance
In short: Columbia Jewish Federation gave $92K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $23K). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $92,365
- -63.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- -42.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $23,091
- -36.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $17,183
- Total assets
- $1,026,895
- -3.4% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Columbia Jewish Federation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cutler Jewish Day School ($48K). Together the top 4 received $92K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 23 (74%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Columbia Jewish Federation gives
- Giving fell 42% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $92K (2024) to $255K (2023). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $92K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cutler Jewish Day School | — | $48,000 |
| Tree of Life | — | $18,165 |
| Beth Shalom Synagogue | — | $16,200 |
| Jewish Educational Loan Fund | — | $10,000 |
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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 | $1,026,895 | $848,174 | $799,753 | $92,365 | 4 | $44,026 |
| 2023 | $1,063,447 | $788,903 | $739,439 | $255,416 | 7 | $27,953 |
| 2022 | $944,991 | $727,375 | $657,612 | $158,592 | 4 | $6,036 |
| 2021 | $921,985 | $556,614 | $540,149 | $158,092 | 4 | $6,630 |
| 2020 | $840,704 | $637,723 | $536,342 | $196,686 | 4 | $3,943 |
About Columbia Jewish Federation
Based on IRS filings
Columbia Jewish Federation is a public charity, based in Columbia, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $92K. Net investment income was $44K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Columbia Jewish Federation is led by David Palkovitz, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 31 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Palkovitz
President
Treasurer → President El, 2022
President El → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Bill Stern
Chair
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Esther Greenberg
Chair
Trustee → Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Henry Miller
Chair
Trustee → Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jane Kulbersh
Chair
Trustee → Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jerry Kline
Chair
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John Leader
Chair
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michelle Peterson
Chair
Vice President → Vice President & Trustee, 2023
Vice President & Trustee → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert Feinstein
Chair
President → Immediate Pa, 2022
Immediate Pa → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Steve Savitz
Chair
Trustee → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Alan Kahn
Chair
Trustee → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
David Kulbersch
Chair
Trustee → Chair, 2022
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
James Cooper
Chair
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Jerry Emanuel
Chair
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Linda Orgain
Chair
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Michael Arnold
Chair
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Patty Tucker
Chair
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Saskia Coenen Snyder
Chair
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Doyle Stevick
Chair
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Heidi Lovit
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jackie Dickman Babcock
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jennifer Kahn
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Naomi Farber
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Todd Weiss
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Bryan Baker
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
David Lovit
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Moss Blachman
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Cheri Shapiro
Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Meridith Goldstein
Treasurer
Immediate Pa → Trustee, 2022
Trustee → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Anny Zalesne
Vice President
Trustee → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Evan Lowsky
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Deborah Tedeschi (2020–2023) — Chair
- Former: Kenny Berger (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Ilana Loory (2022–2023) — Chair
- Former: Michael Bank (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Barry Laban (2022) — Chair
- Former: Lily Filler (2020–2021) — Chair
- Former: Lyssa Harvey (2021) — Chair
- Former: Rebecca Lourie (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Ruth Rast (2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Columbia Jewish Federation
How much does Columbia Jewish Federation give each year?
Columbia Jewish Federation gave $92K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $255K across 7 grants.
What is Columbia Jewish Federation's typical grant size?
Columbia Jewish Federation's median grant in 2024 was $17,183, and its average grant was $23,091, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Columbia Jewish Federation?
Columbia Jewish Federation reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $848K.
Where does Columbia Jewish Federation operate?
Columbia Jewish Federation has awarded grants in New York, South Carolina.
What is Columbia Jewish Federation's EIN?
Columbia Jewish Federation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 57-0704341. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 10, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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