Foundation for the Charlotte Jewish Community
The Foundation for the Charlotte Jewish Community is a public charity based in Charlotte, North Carolina. It provides endowment services, managing, investing, and distributing funds for individuals and charitable organizations. Its stated purpose is to advance philanthropy through education and raise permanent charitable resources to strengthen Jewish life.
Foundation for the Charlotte Jewish Community at a glance
In short: Foundation for the Charlotte Jewish Community gave $8.5M across 82 grants in 2024 (avg $104K), mostly in North Carolina. 24% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $8,498,568
- +17.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 82
- +6.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $103,641
- +10.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $23,583
- Total assets
- $228,590,465
- +10.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (20 of 82, 2024)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (84% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Foundation for the Charlotte Jewish Community
- Contact
Mailing address: 220 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
Phone: (704) 973-4500
Website: https://jewishcharlotte.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Foundation for the Charlotte Jewish Community funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte ($2.2M). Together the top 10 received $6.0M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($25,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
355 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 236 grants of 355 (66%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 84% of grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina. Other recipient states and jurisdictions included New York (4%), Illinois (3%), Washington, DC (2%), and California (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 82 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Foundation for the Charlotte Jewish Community open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 20 of 82 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $69K; repeat grants $115K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $28K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $7.1M (2021) to $12.4M (2020). In 2024 it made 82 grants totaling $8.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte Charlotte, NC | Charitable Gift | $2,167,468 |
| Discovery Place Inc Charlotte, NC | Charitable Gift | $1,000,000 |
| Sandra and Leon Levine Jewish Community Center Charlotte, NC | Charitable Gift | $693,904 |
| United Way of Greater Charlotte Inc Charlotte, NC | Charitable Gift | $527,500 |
| Temple Beth El Charlotte, NC | Charitable Gift | $377,957 |
| University of Chicago Chicago, IL | Charitable Gift | $270,000 |
| Temple Israel Charlotte, NC | Charitable Gift | $264,600 |
| Charlotte Jewish Day School Inc Charlotte, NC | Charitable Gift | $242,875 |
| Atrium Health Foundation Charlotte, NC | Charitable Gift | $212,100 |
| Relatives Inc Charlotte, NC | Charitable Gift | $200,000 |
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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 | $228,590,465 | $11,727,916 | $11,535,913 | $8,498,568 | 82 | $1,806,694 |
| 2023 | $206,962,336 | $12,716,939 | $10,473,916 | $7,230,016 | 77 | $1,281,311 |
| 2022 | $179,664,537 | $11,018,110 | $12,434,567 | $9,153,666 | 84 | $1,085,921 |
| 2021 | $211,438,737 | $25,663,220 | $10,717,011 | $7,076,558 | 62 | $2,535,948 |
| 2020 | $177,299,338 | $15,856,553 | $15,657,672 | $12,411,762 | 50 | $819,126 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s mission is to advance philanthropy through education and raise permanent charitable resources to improve and strengthen the quality of Jewish life. Its 2024 filing describes grants supporting Jewish programs and services, education from preschool through higher education, and arts, culture, and humanities, as well as organizations working in other areas including human services, housing, youth development, health, and community improvement.
The Foundation’s 2024 grants included support for a range of organizations. The Sandra and Leon Levine Jewish Community Center describes its mission as providing social, educational, athletic, and recreational facilities and programs that bring members of the Jewish community and others together and build awareness of Judaism and shared heritage. Charlotte Jewish Day School says it provides an academic experience grounded in Jewish beliefs and values. Discovery Place says it creates experiences combining science, nature, and design. The Relatives describes its work as keeping children safe, keeping families together, and helping young people prepare to participate in their communities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the Foundation reported 82 itemized grants totaling $8,498,568. Grant amounts ranged from $5,250 to $2,167,468, with a median of $23,583.
The largest reported grants included $2,167,468 to Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte, $1,000,000 to Discovery Place Inc, $693,904 to Sandra and Leon Levine Jewish Community Center, $527,500 to United Way of Greater Charlotte Inc, and $377,957 to Temple Beth El. Other large grants included $270,000 to the University of Chicago, $264,600 to Temple Israel, $242,875 to Charlotte Jewish Day School Inc, $212,100 to Atrium Health Foundation, and $200,000 to Relatives Inc. The filing lists the purposes of these grants as charitable gifts.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Douglas W Benson as senior vice president and general counsel; IRS Slomka as chair; Philip Stark as vice chair; David Cantor as treasurer; Elise Kosofsky as secretary; and Stephen Philipson as immediate past chair. It also lists Teresa Brenner, Fred Dumas, Sharyn Handelsman, and Jonathan Howard as directors.
Foundation for the Charlotte Jewish Community is led by Irs Slomka, Chair since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 19 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Irs Slomka
Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2021
Vice Chair → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fred Dumas
Director
Chair → Immediate Past Chair, 2021
Immediate Past Chair → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Harry Sparks
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jon Massachi
Director
Director → Vice Chair, 2023
Vice Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Lerner
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary Starr
Director
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Annie Lord
Director
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Kahn
Director
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Howard
Director
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Levine
Director
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sharyn Handelsman
Director
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Teresa Brenner
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wendy Pake
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Cantor
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Philipson
Immediate Past Chair
Vice Chair → Chair, 2021
Chair → Immediate Past Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elise Kosofsky
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alyssa Federico
CFO
Assistant Secretary → Senior Vice President & Finance, 2023
Senior Vice President & Finance → CFO, 2024
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Douglas W. Benson
Senior Vice President & General Counsel
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Philip Stark
Vice Chair
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Holly Levinson (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Tom Bock (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Debra Van Glish (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Cyndee Patterson (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Emily Zimmern (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Glenda Bernhardt (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Ken Golder (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Michael Marsicano (2020–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Mike Scharf (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Sarah Rose (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Mark Vitner (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: David Levin (2020) — Director
- Former: Gale Osborne (2020) — Director
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 Foundation for the Charlotte Jewish Community
How much does Foundation for the Charlotte Jewish Community give each year?
Foundation for the Charlotte Jewish Community gave $8.5M across 82 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $7.2M across 77 grants.
What is Foundation for the Charlotte Jewish Community's typical grant size?
Foundation for the Charlotte Jewish Community's median grant in 2024 was $23,583, and its average grant was $103,641, across 82 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Foundation for the Charlotte Jewish Community that year got $69K on average.
Where does Foundation for the Charlotte Jewish Community give grants?
Foundation for the Charlotte Jewish Community gives mostly in North Carolina: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Charlotte, NC (39 grants), New York, NY (4 grants), Chapel Hill, NC (3 grants) and Greensboro, NC (3 grants).
Does Foundation for the Charlotte Jewish Community give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 82 grants with a stated purpose on Foundation for the Charlotte Jewish Community's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Gift" (82 grants).
Who are Foundation for the Charlotte Jewish Community's largest grantees?
Foundation for the Charlotte Jewish Community's largest 2024 grantees include Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte ($2,167,468), Discovery Place Inc ($1,000,000) and Sandra and Leon Levine Jewish Community Center ($693,904), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($25,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Foundation for the Charlotte Jewish Community?
Foundation for the Charlotte Jewish Community reported $228.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $11.7M.
What does Foundation for the Charlotte Jewish Community fund?
The Foundation’s mission is to advance philanthropy through education and raise permanent charitable resources to improve and strengthen the quality of Jewish life. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Foundation for the Charlotte Jewish Community?
Foundation for the Charlotte Jewish Community has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check jewishcharlotte.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Foundation for the Charlotte Jewish Community's EIN?
Foundation for the Charlotte Jewish Community's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1501858. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- 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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