Jewish Childrens Service Organization
To promote the welfare of Jewish children, for their physical, mental, emotional, educational, recreational and religious welfare, by supplementing services, provided by community agencies.
Jewish Childrens Service Organization at a glance
In short: Jewish Childrens Service Organization gave $57K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $57,000
- +128.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,400
- +82.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $953,825
- -3.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Jewish Childrens Service Organization funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish Family Services Hartfd ($30K). Together the top 3 received $45K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($12,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 19 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Jewish Childrens Service Organization gives
- Giving grew 217% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2020) to $57K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $57K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Family Services Hartfd West Hartford, CT | JCSO initiatives | $30,000 |
| Jewish Teen Learning Connect West Hartford, CT | Operating support | $9,000 |
| Mandell JCC Camp Shalom West Hartford, CT | Summer activities | $6,000 |
| 2 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $12,000 |
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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 | $953,825 | $60,340 | $123,433 | $57,000 | 5 | $37,809 |
| 2023 | $984,637 | $40,002 | $70,777 | $25,000 | 4 | $24,035 |
| 2022 | $966,009 | $57,529 | $59,349 | $23,180 | 4 | $32,030 |
| 2021 | $1,068,082 | $47,242 | $56,237 | $18,000 | 3 | $28,614 |
| 2020 | $823,736 | $37,155 | $58,665 | $18,000 | 3 | $19,247 |
About Jewish Childrens Service Organization
Based on IRS filings
Jewish Childrens Service Organization is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in West Hartford, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $954K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $57K. Net investment income was $38K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Jewish Childrens Service Organization is led by Lois Berkowitz, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 11 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lois Berkowitz
President
Vice President → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anne Cohn
Director
President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Budkofsky
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Faith Helene
Vice President & Finance Secretary
Finance Secretary → Vice President & Finance Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judy Kronick
Rec. Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Kamins
Auditor
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sheryl Kopel
Finance Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Mastronarde
Auditor
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Stein
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
34 Directors
Directors
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
9 Past Presidents
Past Presidents
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: 9 Past Presidents - Sch O (2020–2023) — Directors & Past Presidents
- Former: Bea Mitlak (2020–2023) — Corr. Secretary
- Former: Gail Adler (2021–2023) — Vice President · Filing note: From 621
- Former: Sheila Frankel to (2021–2023) — Rec. Secretary
- Former: Carol Schectman to (2023) — Assistant Treasurer
- Former: Carolyn Topol (2023) — Secretary
- Former: Sharon Budkofsky to (2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Sheila Frankel (2020–2022) — Rec. Secretary
- Former: Carol Schectman (2021–2022) — Assistant Treasurer · Filing note: From 621
- Former: Carolyn Topol fr (2022) — Secretary
- Former: Rena Abeles to (2022) — Secretary
- Former: Rina Abeles (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Anne Cohn to June (2021) — President
- Former: Judy Kronick to (2021) — Rec. Secretary
- Former: Sheila Frankel fr (2021) — Rec. Secretary
- Former: Jacqueline Berkowitz (2020) — Vice President
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 Jewish Childrens Service Organization
How much does Jewish Childrens Service Organization give each year?
Jewish Childrens Service Organization gave $57K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $25K across 4 grants.
What is Jewish Childrens Service Organization's typical grant size?
Jewish Childrens Service Organization's median grant in 2024 was $6,000, and its average grant was $11,400, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Jewish Childrens Service Organization give grants?
Jewish Childrens Service Organization gives mostly in Connecticut: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were West Hartford, CT (3 grants).
Does Jewish Childrens Service Organization give general operating support?
Yes: 20% of Jewish Childrens Service Organization's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Jewish Childrens Service Organization's largest grantees?
Jewish Childrens Service Organization's largest 2024 grantees include Jewish Family Services Hartfd ($30,000), Jewish Teen Learning Connect ($9,000) and Mandell JCC Camp Shalom ($6,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($12,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Jewish Childrens Service Organization?
Jewish Childrens Service Organization reported $954K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $60K.
What is Jewish Childrens Service Organization?
Jewish Childrens Service Organization is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in West Hartford, CT. It holds $954K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Jewish Childrens Service Organization's EIN?
Jewish Childrens Service Organization's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-6056241. 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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