Institute for Jewish & Community Research DBA Bechol Lashon
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Institute for Jewish & Community Research DBA Bechol Lashon at a glance
In short: Institute for Jewish & Community Research DBA Bechol Lashon gave $82K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $82K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $82,163
- +216.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $82,163
- +216.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $82,163
- Total assets
- $4,433,888
- +1.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Institute for Jewish & Community Research DBA Bechol Lashon funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Beloved Builders ($82K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $23K (2022) to $91K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $82K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Beloved Builders New Rochelle, NY | Transfer fiscal sponsorship | $82,163 |
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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 | $4,433,888 | $1,114,271 | $1,022,090 | $82,163 | 1 | $259,132 |
| 2023 | $4,368,894 | $1,348,759 | $1,169,289 | $25,937 | 1 | $360,736 |
| 2022 | $4,197,933 | $844,358 | $1,069,316 | $23,000 | 1 | $91,501 |
| 2021 | $4,833,832 | $1,244,712 | $967,108 | $90,518 | Total only | $450,123 |
| 2020 | $4,565,176 | $1,034,287 | $1,074,139 | $86,778 | Total only | $226,147 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Institute for Jewish & Community Research DBA Bechol Lashon
Based on IRS filings
Institute for Jewish & Community Research DBA Bechol Lashon is a public charity focused on Social Science, based in San Francisco, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $82K. Net investment income was $259K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Institute for Jewish & Community Research DBA Bechol Lashon is led by Julian Voloj, Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2021); 3 of 11 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Julian Voloj
Executive Director
Interim Executive Director → Interim Executive Director & COO, 2022
Interim Executive Director & COO → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$95K (2021) → $146K (2024)
Steve Edwards
Board Chair
Director → Board Chair, 2022
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melina Rosenberg
Director Operations
Interim CFO → Director Operations, 2024
On filings since 2022
30 hrs/week
$105K (2022) → $102K (2024)
Diane Tobin
Board Member
President → Director, 2021
Director → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$150K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Amy Albertson
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
$28K (2024)
Jill Edwards
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Sheftel-Gomes
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Octavia Shulman
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nia Taylor
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eddna Samuel
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Souka Soukhaseaum
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Andy Cheng (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Denise Davis MD (2021–2022) — Board Chair
- Former: Natasha Kihimkar (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Ward Breeze (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Danielle Meshorer (2021) — Secretary
- Former: Marcella Campbell (2021) — Executive Director
- Former: Alex Karp (2020) — Director
- Former: Judith Gigliott (2020) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Karen Robbins (2020) — Director
- Former: Lewis Cohen (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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $146K, to Julian Voloj (Executive Dir.). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Institute for Jewish & Community Research DBA Bechol Lashon
How much does Institute for Jewish & Community Research DBA Bechol Lashon give each year?
Institute for Jewish & Community Research DBA Bechol Lashon gave $82K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $26K across 1 grant.
How large is Institute for Jewish & Community Research DBA Bechol Lashon?
Institute for Jewish & Community Research DBA Bechol Lashon reported $4.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What is Institute for Jewish & Community Research DBA Bechol Lashon?
Institute for Jewish & Community Research DBA Bechol Lashon is a public charity focused on Social Science, based in San Francisco, CA. It holds $4.4M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Institute for Jewish & Community Research DBA Bechol Lashon operate?
Institute for Jewish & Community Research DBA Bechol Lashon has awarded grants in California, New York.
What is Institute for Jewish & Community Research DBA Bechol Lashon's EIN?
Institute for Jewish & Community Research DBA Bechol Lashon's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3307253. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 30, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 29, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 18, 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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