Friends of the Jewish Community Library
The Friends of the Jewish Community Library supports the activities of the Jewish Community Library.
Friends of the Jewish Community Library at a glance
In short: Friends of the Jewish Community Library gave $180K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $180K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $180,000
- -35.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $180,000
- +28.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $180,000
- Total assets
- $463,651
- +20.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Friends of the Jewish Community Library funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was San Francisco Study Center ($180K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Friends of the Jewish Community Library gives
- Giving grew 20% 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $150K (2021) to $280K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $180K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco Study Center San Francisco, CA | See Form 990, Part III, 4a | $180,000 |
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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 | $463,651 | $286,361 | $207,659 | $180,000 | 1 | $6,184 |
| 2023 | $384,949 | $354,843 | $294,795 | $280,090 | 2 | $1,760 |
| 2022 | $324,901 | $221,133 | $164,397 | $159,593 | 1 | $162 |
| 2021 | $268,165 | $150,290 | $154,618 | $149,740 | 1 | $627 |
About Friends of the Jewish Community Library
Based on IRS filings
Friends of the Jewish Community Library is a public charity focused on Education, based in San Francisco, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $464K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $180K. Net investment income was $6K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of the Jewish Community Library is led by Allison Green, Co-President on every filing since 2021; none of the 14 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Allison Green
Co-President
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judy Baston
Co-President
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Arta Zygielbaum
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Burnam
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ernest Friedlander
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lawrence Burgheimer
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lois Hirsch
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marilyn Dobbs Higuera
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Patterson
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nia Taylor
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandra Cohen
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bonnie Lindauer
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Friedlander
Secretary
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laureen Kim
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Norman Zilber (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Suzanne Stolzenberg (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Ernest Newbrun (2021) — Director
- Former: Sol Silver (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Friends of the Jewish Community Library
How much does Friends of the Jewish Community Library give each year?
Friends of the Jewish Community Library gave $180K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $280K across 2 grants.
How large is Friends of the Jewish Community Library?
Friends of the Jewish Community Library reported $464K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $286K.
What is Friends of the Jewish Community Library?
Friends of the Jewish Community Library is a public charity focused on Education, based in San Francisco, CA. It holds $464K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Friends of the Jewish Community Library operate?
Friends of the Jewish Community Library has awarded grants in California.
What is Friends of the Jewish Community Library's EIN?
Friends of the Jewish Community Library's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-2931048. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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 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 2021–2024
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