Jewish Communal Fund (JCF) is a 501(c)(3) public foundation and donor-advised fund platform based in New York, NY. Established in 1972, JCF facilitates and promotes charitable giving to sectarian and nonsectarian organizations through donor-advised funds and provides support to Jewish organizations in New York. The organization is a subordinate organization under UJA-Federation of New York.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.0B
+1.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$953.3M
+12.0% YoY
Grant Count
4,673
+7.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$204K
+4.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
JCF's primary responsibility is to serve donors who have entrusted it with their charitable dollars. The organization is committed to treating its donors with the utmost integrity and respect while handling all administrative responsibilities for each donor-advised fund.
JCF describes its approach as "Smarter, More Intentional Giving," helping donors be strategic with their giving and ready to support charities quickly and securely. The organization manages donor-advised funds that organize charitable giving and maximize tax deductions.
Primary funding focus areas include Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, and Human Services.
Grantmaking
JCF manages nearly $4 billion in charitable assets for 5,400 funds. The organization facilitates grants to qualified charities in any sector on the donor's timeline, with JCF handling the administrative paperwork.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
JCF's grantmaking focuses primarily on New York, New Jersey, and California. The organization makes a significant annual contribution to UJA-Federation of New York and Jewish communal organizations.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of June 2024:
- Total Assets: $2,952,652,104
- Total Revenue: $1,135,661,152
- Total Expenses: $1,045,177,065
- Total Liabilities: $55.2 million
- Total Giving: $1,025,868,525
- Number of Employees: 23
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,952,652,104 | $2,900,544,504 | $2,570,099,815 |
| Revenue | $1,135,661,152 | $1,039,371,142 | $934,013,721 |
| Expenses | $1,045,177,065 | $924,481,605 | $610,171,707 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $263,618,876 | $105,680,438 | $69,984,269 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELISIA ABRAMS | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| ZOE BERNSTEIN | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| DANIEL B BLASER | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| WILL BRESSMAN | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| RICHARD CHERA | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| LEE M COHEN | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| SUZIE DAVIDOWITZ | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| MARTINE FLEISHMAN | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| CLIFF GREENBERG | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| ALAN S HALPERIN ESQ | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| ELLEN HORING | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| MICHAEL KALNICKI | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| URI KAUFTHAL | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| JERRY KESTENBAUM | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| HOLLY NEWMAN KROFT | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| ANDREA MARKEZIN-PRESS | CHAIR, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 2 | — |
| LINDA MIRELS | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| BARRY MOSS | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| TRICIA PANTZER | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| DAVID SABLE | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| PAUL SIEGEL | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| GEULA SOLOMON | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| MICHAEL L STERN | PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| LAURIE TISCH | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| MARC UTAY | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| SPENCER WAXMAN | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| AARON ZISES | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| RACHEL SCHNOLL | EXECUTIVE VP AND CEO | 35 | $641,375 |
| MARINA LEWIN | SENIOR VP AND COO | 35 | $393,457 |
| ELLEN SMITH ISRAELSON | VP, MRKTING & B. DEV THROUGH 3/29/24 | 35 | $310,853 |
| ELIZABETH HEALY | VP AND CONTROLLER THROUGH 12/31/23 | 35 | $251,348 |
| MELANIE MARCHFELD | VP GRANTS ADMINISTRATION | 35 | $240,528 |
| ASHLEY CLEMENTE | CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER | 35 | $306,131 |
| MICHELLE LEBOWITS | SR DIR, BUSIN DEV & CLIENT | 35 | $232,040 |
| IGOR MUSAYEV | ASS. DIRECTOR, FIN/INV SVC | 35 | $214,679 |
| TAMAR SNYDER | SR. DIR, MRKT/COMM. THROUGH 10/12/23 | 35 | $169,576 |
| RACHEL REDLICH | CONTROLLER | 35 | $126,732 |
| SUSAN F DICKMAN | FORMER EXEC VP & CEO THROUGH 6/30/22 | — | $477,000 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Since the outbreak of war in Israel, JCF Fundholders have sent millions in emergency relief. The organization positions itself as "the only donor-advised fund that makes a significant annual contribution to UJA-Federation of New York and Jewish communal organizations – providing a double bottom line to our Fundholders."
Jewish Communal Fund gives $700,000 in grants to Jewish charities in NewJCF maintains a four-star rating for accountability and finance, with a 100% score reflecting strong organizational performance.
Contact Information
Address: 575 Madison Ave, Suite 703, New York, NY 10022-8591
Phone: 212-752-8277
Website: jcfny.org
EIN: 23-7174183
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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