Jack G Buncher Charitable Fund for the United Jewish Federation of PGH
The Jack G. Buncher Charitable Fund for the United Jewish Federation of Pittsburgh is operated as a supporting organization of the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh. In particular the Fund makes grants to support programs and further the purposes of the Jewish Federation of Pittsburgh.
Jack G Buncher Charitable Fund for the United Jewish Federation of PGH at a glance
In short: Jack G Buncher Charitable Fund for the United Jewish Federation of PGH gave $1.6M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $1.6M), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,605,000
- +132.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,605,000
- +132.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,605,000
- Total assets
- $18,074,491
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Jack G Buncher Charitable Fund for the United Jewish Federation of PGH funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh ($1.6M).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 3 grants of 6 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Jack G Buncher Charitable Fund for the United Jewish Federation of PGH gives
- Giving grew 27% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $690K (2024) to $1.6M (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | Program Support | $1,605,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $18,074,491 | $1,518,684 | $1,625,560 | $1,605,000 | 1 | $1,018,636 |
| 2024 | $18,068,272 | $1,314,140 | $703,702 | $690,000 | 1 | $814,092 |
| 2023 | $17,240,952 | $1,313,941 | $760,696 | $750,000 | 1 | $813,893 |
| 2022 | $17,229,133 | $1,509,150 | $1,270,622 | $1,260,000 | 1 | $1,009,102 |
| 2021 | $14,725,211 | $1,283,159 | $1,153,676 | $1,144,500 | 2 | $782,919 |
About Jack G Buncher Charitable Fund for the United Jewish Federation of PGH
Based on IRS filings
Jack G Buncher Charitable Fund for the United Jewish Federation of PGH is a public charity, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $18.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1.6M. Net investment income was $1.0M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Jack G Buncher Charitable Fund for the United Jewish Federation of PGH is led by Jeffrey Finkelstein, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jeffrey Finkelstein
President
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Balestrieri
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jan Levinson
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Howard Rieger
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Jackovic
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tracy Grandelis
Secretary
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Brown Smith
Vice President
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: William Doring (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Daniel Brandeis (2021–2023) — Vice President
- Former: David Sufrin (2021–2023) — Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about Jack G Buncher Charitable Fund for the United Jewish Federation of PGH
How much does Jack G Buncher Charitable Fund for the United Jewish Federation of PGH give each year?
Jack G Buncher Charitable Fund for the United Jewish Federation of PGH gave $1.6M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $690K across 1 grant.
How large is Jack G Buncher Charitable Fund for the United Jewish Federation of PGH?
Jack G Buncher Charitable Fund for the United Jewish Federation of PGH reported $18.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.5M.
Where does Jack G Buncher Charitable Fund for the United Jewish Federation of PGH operate?
Jack G Buncher Charitable Fund for the United Jewish Federation of PGH has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is Jack G Buncher Charitable Fund for the United Jewish Federation of PGH's EIN?
Jack G Buncher Charitable Fund for the United Jewish Federation of PGH's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4393188. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 4, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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