Jewish Community Association of Greater Phoenix
The Jewish Community Association of Greater Phoenix is a public charity based in Scottsdale, Arizona. It supports Jewish life and leadership in Greater Phoenix, Israel, and around the world, and its grantmaking includes local Jewish organizations and partner organizations serving Israel and overseas.
Jewish Community Association of Greater Phoenix at a glance
In short: Jewish Community Association of Greater Phoenix gave $1.4M across 23 grants in 2025 (avg $59K), mostly in Arizona. 30% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,351,397
- -2.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 23
- -4.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $58,756
- +1.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $34,343,617
- -4.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (7 of 23, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Arizona (78% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Jewish Community Association of Greater Phoenix
- How to Apply
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CJP’s website directs organizations to apply through the relevant general operating support, strategic initiative, or small-grant process. Organizations are encouraged to speak with CJP before applying to determine whether a proposal aligns with its priorities.
- Review Cycle
- The 2026 Community Impact Grants application deadline was October 20, 2025, at 4 p.m.; that cycle is past. The website lists the 2027 grant cycle as opened August 18, 2026, with applications due October 15, 2026, at 9 a.m.
- Deadline
- The 2026 Community Impact Grants application deadline was October 20, 2025, at 4 p.m.; that cycle is past.
- Contact
Mailing address: 12701 N Scottsdale Road Suite 201, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Phone: (480) 699-1717
Website: https://phoenixcjp.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jewish Community Association of Greater Phoenix funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Valley of the Sun Jewish Community ($268K). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
93 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 56 grants of 93 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s stated mission names Greater Phoenix, Israel, and locations around the world. Its 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Arizona (78%), New York (18%), and California (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Jewish Community Association of Greater Phoenix open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 23 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $79K. How we count
Medians: $13K first-time, $42K repeat.
- 65% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+1%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.3M (2022) to $1.7M (2023). In 2025 it made 23 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Scottsdale, AZ | General Support | $268,380 |
| Jewish Family and Children's Servic Phoenix, AZ | General Support | $265,000 |
| Jewish Federations of North America New York, NY | General Support | $199,410 |
| Bureau of Jewish Education Scottsdale, AZ | General Support | $108,100 |
| East Valley Jewish Community Center Chandler, AZ | General Support | $78,703 |
| Hillel Jewish Student Center at Ari Tempe, AZ | General Support | $75,000 |
| Arizona Jewish Historical Society Phoenix, AZ | General Support | $52,000 |
| Jewish Agency for Israel-North Amer New York, NY | General Support | $47,500 |
| Camp Daisy and Harry Stein Scottsdale, AZ | General Support | $37,300 |
| Gesher Disability Resources Scottsdale, AZ | General Support | $32,500 |
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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 | $34,343,617 | $8,026,397 | $7,700,153 | $1,351,397 | 23 | $68,202 |
| 2024 | $35,860,250 | $9,105,246 | $8,556,872 | $1,387,729 | 24 | $63,681 |
| 2023 | $34,198,495 | $10,442,042 | $7,923,855 | $1,710,067 | 13 | $62,895 |
| 2022 | $32,346,633 | $7,029,517 | $7,029,876 | $1,338,618 | 17 | $-18,159 |
| 2021 | $31,119,150 | $6,708,831 | $6,317,882 | $1,344,650 | 16 | $943 |
| 2020 | $31,333,177 | $8,100,984 | $6,820,654 | $1,434,964 | 16 | $1,116 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is “to energize and sustain Jewish life and leadership throughout Greater Phoenix, in Israel, and around the world.” Its stated objectives include developing programs that address community needs and providing an inclusive space for affiliated and unaffiliated Jews to connect.
CJP’s funding materials describe priorities that include innovation, the institutional health of local Jewish nonprofits, sustaining Jewish life, responding to Jews in need, increasing participation in the local Jewish community, supporting Israel and overseas programs, and responding to emergencies. Its website says grants support organizations, synagogues, and schools. In 2025, grants included support for organizations with varied missions: Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center describes its work as building connections to Jewish community and supporting physical, mental, and spiritual growth; Jewish Family and Children’s Service describes providing behavioral health, healthcare, and social services to people of all ages, faiths, and backgrounds; and Gesher Disability Resources describes supporting people with special needs and their families in the Jewish community.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the organization reported 23 grants totaling $1,351,397. Grant amounts ranged from $5,872 to $268,380, with a median grant of $20,000. Its largest reported grants included $268,380 to Valley of the Sun Jewish Community, $265,000 to Jewish Family and Children’s Service, and $199,410 to the Jewish Federations of North America. These grants were listed for general support.
CJP describes three annual funding opportunities: general operating support, strategic initiative grants, and small grants. Its materials say organizations may apply in only one category and may receive one CJP grant in a 12-month period, except for emergency funding through small grants. Requests up to $3,000 are accepted on a rolling basis and reviewed quarterly. Strategic initiative requests of $3,001–$10,000 use a streamlined application; requests over $10,000 require an application. Small-grant guidance says applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations or qualifying synagogues or schools; the 2026 guide states that schools and synagogues may apply for strategic initiative funding but not general operating support. Applicants must serve the Greater Phoenix Jewish community, be current on prior-grant requirements and reporting, and be fiscally sound; financial documents are required. Funding for Israel and overseas programs, including historic JFNA partners, is by invitation only. CJP says it will not fund capital, endowment, or other fundraising campaigns; scholarships; nonessential equipment purchases; recognition events; individuals; budget deficits; projects in their entirety; or organizations that endorse or promote antisemitism under the IHRA definition or endorse or participate in the BDS movement.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Richard Kasper as CEO, Gail Baer as CHF DEVELOPM, Sheryl Quen as VP, COMMUNIT, Sarah Langert as VP, ANNUAL C, and Sheryl Press as VP, MARKETIN. It also lists Alison Betts, Danielle Gross, and Rachel Hoffer as directors. CJP’s website identifies Richard Kasper as Chief Executive Officer, Gail Baer as Chief Philanthropy Officer, and Sheryl Quen as Vice President, Community Impact.
Jewish Community Association of Greater Phoenix is led by Richard Kasper, CEO on every filing since 2022; 5 of 8 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Richard Kasper
CEO
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
$108K (2022) → $87K (2025)
Danielle Gross
Director
Vice Chair → Board Member, 2021
Board Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Hoffer
Director
Board Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alison Betts
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gail Baer
Chf Development
Vice President & Philanth → Chf Development, 2024
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
$82K (2022) → $70K (2025)
Sheryl Quen
Vice President & Communit
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
$53K (2022) → $39K (2025)
Sheryl Press
Vice President & Marketin
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
$51K (2023) → $40K (2025)
Sarah Langert
Vice President & Annual C
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
$40K (2025)
Former officers (20)
- Former: Leah Bold Mondlick (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Julie Perry (2022–2024) — Vice President & Finance
- Former: Alan Zeichick (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Barry Markson (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Ben Ellis (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Beth Jo Zeitzer (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: David Weiner (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Jakob Khazanovich (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Lily Behboodi Schoen (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Morrie Aaron (2020–2022) — Chair
- Former: Courtney Beller (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Howard Cabot (2020–2021) — Chair
- Former: Liz Jorgensen (2020–2021) — CAO
- Former: Marty Haberer (2020–2021) — CEO
- Former: Melissa Markovsky (2020–2021) — CMO
- Former: Mike Arko (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Christine Hutchinson (2021) — COO
- Former: Jay Jacobs (2021) — CEO
- Former: Elliot Kaplan (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Jonathan Hoffer (2020) — Vice Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $87K, to Richard Kasper (CEO). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Jewish Community Association of Greater Phoenix
How much does Jewish Community Association of Greater Phoenix give each year?
Jewish Community Association of Greater Phoenix gave $1.4M across 23 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.4M across 24 grants.
What is Jewish Community Association of Greater Phoenix's typical grant size?
Jewish Community Association of Greater Phoenix's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $58,756, across 23 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jewish Community Association of Greater Phoenix that year got $13K on average.
Where does Jewish Community Association of Greater Phoenix give grants?
Jewish Community Association of Greater Phoenix gives mostly in Arizona: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Scottsdale, AZ (10 grants), Phoenix, AZ (4 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and Encino, CA (2 grants).
Does Jewish Community Association of Greater Phoenix give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Jewish Community Association of Greater Phoenix's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (23 of 23) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Jewish Community Association of Greater Phoenix's largest grantees?
Jewish Community Association of Greater Phoenix's largest 2025 grantees include Valley of the Sun Jewish Community ($268,380), Jewish Family and Children's Servic ($265,000) and Jewish Federations of North America ($199,410), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Jewish Community Association of Greater Phoenix?
Jewish Community Association of Greater Phoenix reported $34.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $8.0M.
What does Jewish Community Association of Greater Phoenix fund?
The organization’s stated mission is “to energize and sustain Jewish life and leadership throughout Greater Phoenix, in Israel, and around the world.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jewish Community Association of Greater Phoenix?
CJP’s website directs organizations to apply through the relevant general operating support, strategic initiative, or small-grant process. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jewish Community Association of Greater Phoenix's EIN?
Jewish Community Association of Greater Phoenix's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-3910992. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 23, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 11, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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