Greater Lansing Jewish Welfare Federation
The primary purpose of the organization is to solicit funds from the Greater Lansing, Michigan area in support of the Jewish Federations of North America, as well as local relief help, and programs for community education and goodwill.
Greater Lansing Jewish Welfare Federation at a glance
- Total assets
- $489,545
- -3.7% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $48,198
- -65.4% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $106,870
- -24.8% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Greater Lansing Jewish Welfare Federation
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Greater Lansing Jewish Welfare Federation
Who Greater Lansing Jewish Welfare Federation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2023) to $31K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $31K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federations of North America Inc New York, NY | Support mission for health & welfare of world Jewry | $25,500 |
| Bamah Washington, DC | Support community goals | $5,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $489,545 | $48,198 | $106,870 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | $508,166 | $139,116 | $142,192 | $31,000 | 2 | $16,922 |
| 2023 | $476,440 | $304,834 | $164,651 | $20,400 | 2 | $8,025 |
| 2022 | $314,153 | $145,189 | $92,399 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $289,576 | $58,411 | $57,136 | — | — | — |
About Greater Lansing Jewish Welfare Federation
Based on IRS filings
Greater Lansing Jewish Welfare Federation is a public charity, based in East Lansing, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $490K in total assets.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Greater Lansing Jewish Welfare Federation is led by Amy J Shapiro, Executive Director & Board Member on every filing since 2021; 1 of 9 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Amy J Shapiro
Executive Director & Board Member
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$6K (2021) → $8K (2025)
Lisa Craig
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rabbi Amy Bigman
Ex-Officio Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rabbi Hendel Weingarten
Ex-Officio Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rabbi Matthew Kaufman
Ex-Officio Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Mandel
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stan Kaplowitz
Treasurer & Board Member
Treasurer → Treasurer & Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Todd Cook
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joanne Gilbert
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: David Wiener (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Stephen Flaster (2021) — Campaign Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $8K, to Amy J Shapiro (Executive Director & Board member).
Frequently asked questions about Greater Lansing Jewish Welfare Federation
How large is Greater Lansing Jewish Welfare Federation?
Greater Lansing Jewish Welfare Federation reported $490K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-EZ. Its revenue that year was $48K.
Where does Greater Lansing Jewish Welfare Federation operate?
Greater Lansing Jewish Welfare Federation has awarded grants in District of Columbia, New York, Ohio.
What is Greater Lansing Jewish Welfare Federation's EIN?
Greater Lansing Jewish Welfare Federation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2106869. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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