Foundation for Jewish Camp Inc. is a public charity and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in New York City. Founded in 1998, it is the only national organization dedicated solely to expanding the reach of Jewish camp and deepening its impact. The organization works to grow, support, and strengthen the Jewish camp movement across North America, serving as a central advocate and resource for Jewish camps of all streams of Jewish belief and practice.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$59.0M
+16.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$5.2M
+66.8% YoY
Grant Count
136
+11.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$38K
+49.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To grow, support, and strengthen the Jewish camp movement so camps can deliver the best possible experience for their campers, staff, and families.
The organization leverages more than $15 million of philanthropic giving annually to scale programs and resources that benefit more than 300 Jewish day and overnight camps across North America. Foundation for Jewish Camp works with Jewish camps and summer experiences to promote excellence in their management, programs, and enrollment by providing thought leadership, professional development, funding, research, data, and inspiring innovation.
Key Program Areas:
Yedid Nefesh Initiative: Launched in 2019 with support from The Marcus Foundation, this program nurtures mental, emotional, social, and spiritual health (MESSH) at Jewish camps. The Marcus Foundation increased its financial support from $3 million over four years to $5 million, expanding the program across seven years.
One Happy Camper® Program: A signature initiative that has enabled tens of thousands of young people to experience Jewish summers for the first time through first-time camper incentive grants.
Professional Development & Training: The organization trains seasonal staff and year-round professionals across the camp movement.
Grantmaking
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Foundation for Jewish Camp works with camps across North America, with particular focus on California, Illinois, and New York. The organization serves approximately 200,000 youth, teens, and college-aged counselors across North America through its work with 250 day and overnight camps.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (2023):
- Total Assets: $50.9 million
- Total Revenue: $16.2 million
- Total Expenses: $14 million
- Total Liabilities: $8.3 million
Historical Financial Data:
- Annual Income: $33.8 million (reported in some sources)
- Annual Revenue: $8.6 million (reported in other sources)
- Total Assets: $59 million (reported in some sources)
Staffing:
- 51 employees (2023)
- 74 employees (reported in other sources)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $59,024,557 | $50,858,056 | $48,400,130 |
| Revenue | $25,745,514 | $16,186,328 | $13,191,042 |
| Expenses | $19,239,774 | $13,992,784 | $15,430,078 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $893,065 | $654,530 | $298,958 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from Foundation for Jewish Camp Inc
Emergency Funding for Israel Travel Program Cancellations
FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH CAMP INC
Amount
Over $2 million total (distributed to approximately 750 teens across dozens of camps)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Gottesman Capital Expansion Grants
FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH CAMP INC
Amount
Up to $750,000 per camp (covers up to 50% of project cost)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
One Happy Camper® (OHC) Program - Orange County
FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH CAMP INC
Amount
$1,000 - $1,500 per camper (need-blind grants for first three years); Middle Income Access Grants indefinitely for families earning $250,000 or less per year
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Camp Ramah in California ($469,300), Camp Jca Shalom ($399,120), Camp Alonim ($370,462).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CAMP RAMAH IN CALIFORNIA ENCINO, CA | ISRAEL RESPONSE, RSJ, SCHOLARSHIPS, REGIONS, MENTAL HEALTH | $469,300 |
| CAMP JCA SHALOM MALIBU, CA | ISRAEL RESPONSE, RSJ, MENTAL HEALTH, CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, Scholarships | $399,120 |
| CAMP ALONIM BRANDEIS, CA | ISRAEL RESPONSE, SCHOLARSHIPS, REGIONS, MENTAL HEALTH | $370,462 |
| CAMP MOUNTAIN CHAI SAN DIEGO, CA | ISRAEL RESPONSE, RSJ, SCHOLARSHIPS, MENTAL HEALTH, CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT | $223,700 |
| JCC CHICAGO NORTHBROOK, IL | SECURITY, ISRAEL RESPONSE, SCHOLARSHIPS | $170,000 |
| CAMP ZEKE RYE, NY | FAMILY CAMP, RSJ, MENTAL HEALTH, ISRAEL RESPONSE | $158,120 |
| CAMP TAWONGA SAN FRANCISCO, CA | SCHOLARSHIPS, REGIONS, Family Camp, RSJ, Disabilities | $136,833 |
| WILSHIRE BOULEVARD TEMPLE CAMPS LOS ANGELES, CA | ISRAEL RESPONSE, SCHOLARSHIPS, REGIONS, MENTAL HEALTH | $127,036 |
| UJA-FEDERATION OF NY NEW YORK, NY | DISABILITIES INITIATIVE | $120,000 |
| CAMP JAYCEE LA JOLLA, CA | DISABILITIES INITIATIVE | $120,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Jamie Simon – CEO
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALISON LEBOVITZ | ASSISTANT SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| DIANE C ZACK | SECRETARY, FRD CHAIR | 2 | — |
| JAMES HEEGER | CHAIR, BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 5 | — |
| JEFF TUCKER | ASSISTANT TREASURER | 2 | — |
| JEFFREY M SOLOMON | CHAIR-ELECT, BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 2 | — |
| JEFFREY WOLMAN | VICE-PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| JULIE BEREN PLATT | CHAIR, CHAIRMAN'S COUNCIL | 2 | — |
| MARK SILBERMAN | VICE-PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| RANDALL KAPLAN | TREASURER | 5 | — |
| SCOTT BRODY | ASSISTANT TREASURER (THRU 12/24) | 2 | — |
| ANITA H SIEGAL | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DIANE SCHILIT | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JEFFREY M SKIER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JIM SOKOLOVE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JOE TEPLOW | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JOEL AROGETI | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JUDY NEUMAN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JULIUS EISEN | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 8/24) | 1 | — |
| MARCIA WEINER MANKOFF | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| RABBI REX PERLMETER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| REBECCA RAPHAEL | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| RICHARD BILLER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SHAWNA GOODMAN SONE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SHELLEY NICELEY GROFF | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| STACIE BROCKMAN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| STEPHEN FLATT | BOARD MEMBER (AS OF 12/24) | 1 | — |
| SUSAN SACKS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ELISA SPUNGEN BILDNER | CO-CHAIR, BOARD OF TRUSTEES | 2 | — |
| JEREMY J FINGERMAN | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $923,146 |
| MATTHEW LEVITT | SENIOR DIRECTOR, FINANCE & TECHNOLOGY | 40 | $164,010 |
| ROBERT BILDNER | CO-CHAIR, BOARD OF TRUSTEES | 2 | — |
| JAMIE SIMON | CHIEF PROGRAM & STRATEGY OFFICER | 40 | $282,869 |
| BRIANA HOLTZMAN | SENIOR DIRECTOR, STRATEGY | 40 | $168,792 |
| JULIE FINKELSTEIN | SENIOR DIRECTOR, PROGRAMS | 40 | $177,408 |
| NILA ROSEN | Senior Director, Learning & Research | 40 | $165,941 |
| REBECCA KAHN | SENIOR DIRECTOR, GRANTMAKING & FIELD EXPANSION | 40 | $178,583 |
| ROBERT HARRIS | DIRECTOR, SE REGION & ISRAEL INITIATIVES | 40 | $203,529 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Foundation for Jewish Camp has announced several major grant initiatives in recent years:
Foundation for Jewish Camp Awards Nearly $1.5 Million to Five Camps for YoungAwarded nearly $1.5 million to five camps for young adult disability skills training
Foundation for Jewish Camp Awards Nearly $1.5 Million to Five Camps for YoungDistributed $4.5 million in additional grants to camps for capital expansion
Foundation for Jewish Camp Awards Nearly $1.5 Million to Five Camps for YoungAnnounced a $15 million grant from The Gottesman Fund
Foundation for Jewish Camp Announces New $15 Million Grant from The GottesmanLaunched a $4.35 million skills training initiative for young adults with disabilities
Foundation for Jewish Camp Awards Nearly $1.5 Million to Five Camps for YoungReceived a $5 million grant from the Samueli Foundation to support Orange County campers
Foundation for Jewish Camp Awards Nearly $1.5 Million to Five Camps for YoungThe organization continues to expand its reach and impact, working with more than 150 camps, serving 65,000 campers, and training 12,000 counselors across North America.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Foundation for Jewish Camp Inc fund?
**Mission:** To grow, support, and strengthen the Jewish camp movement so camps can deliver the best possible experience for their campers, staff, and families. The organization leverages more than $15 million of philanthropic giving annually to scale programs and resources that benefit more than 300 Jewish day and overnight camps across North America. Foundation for Jewish Camp works with Jewish camps and summer experiences to promote excellence in their management, programs, and enrollment by…
How do I apply for a grant from Foundation for Jewish Camp Inc?
**Grant Activity:** • Over the past five years, Foundation for Jewish Camp has distributed $40 million in grants to camps • Since 1998, the organization has awarded 3,000 unique grants to 250+ organizations • Typical grant awards range from $6,000 to $469,300 • 125,000 first-time camper incentive grants have been awarded **Recent Grant Announcements:** • Nearly $1.5 million awarded to five camps for young adult disability skills training • $4.5 million awarded to camps for capital expansion • $…
Where does Foundation for Jewish Camp Inc make grants?
Foundation for Jewish Camp works with camps across North America, with particular focus on California, Illinois, and New York. The organization serves approximately 200,000 youth, teens, and college-aged counselors across North America through its work with 250 day and overnight camps.
What size grants does Foundation for Jewish Camp Inc award?
In 2024, Foundation for Jewish Camp Inc awarded 136 grants totaling $5.2M — an average of about $38K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Foundation for Jewish Camp Inc's EIN?
Foundation for Jewish Camp Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3551013. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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