Jewish Community Center and Federation
The Jewish Community Center and Federation of augusta, inc. Is dedicated to the support of jewish life in augusta, the united states, isreal and around the world. Our mission centers on raising funds locally to support local, national and international jewish life. The federation is also charged with promoting social, cultural and humanitarian activities that promote jewish thinking and ideas. In this capacity, we act as an umbrella organization to all jewish groups in the augusta area.
Jewish Community Center and Federation at a glance
In short: Jewish Community Center and Federation gave $9K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $9K). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $8,734
- +9.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,734
- +9.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,734
- Total assets
- $3,206,384
- +14.1% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Jewish Community Center and Federation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jewish Federations of North America ($9K).
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 7 (86%).
How Jewish Community Center and Federation gives
- Giving fell 81% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2023) to $131K (2021). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federations of North America | Supporting Social Welfare, Social Services, and Educational Needs | $8,734 |
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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 | $3,206,384 | $468,925 | $375,061 | $8,734 | 1 | $7,235 |
| 2024 | $2,809,796 | $332,699 | $376,149 | $7,978 | 1 | $13,547 |
| 2023 | $2,474,701 | $349,289 | $452,056 | $7,798 | 1 | $4,226 |
| 2022 | $2,391,792 | $3,064,650 | $1,581,452 | $45,298 | 2 | $77 |
| 2021 | $988,932 | $288,136 | $213,225 | $130,885 | 2 | $84 |
| 2020 | $884,804 | $359,604 | $356,875 | $130,305 | 2 | $3,140 |
About Jewish Community Center and Federation
Based on IRS filings
Jewish Community Center and Federation is a public charity, based in Augusta, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $9K. Net investment income was $7K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Jewish Community Center and Federation is led by Jennifer Wood, Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2022); 1 of 16 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jennifer Wood
Executive Director
President → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$38K (2024) → $102K (2025)
Saranne Perman
President
Vice President - Programs → President, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jackie Cohen
Board of Directors
Immediate Past President → Board of Directors, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judith Giri
Vice President - Allocatio
Vice President - Allocatio → Vice President - Allocations, 2021
Vice President - Allocations → Vice President - Allocatio, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sam Meller
Board of Directors
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alan Schwartzman
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bridgette Locke
Board of Directors
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dani Capozzi
Vice President - Programs
Board of Directors → Vice President - Programs, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Danielle Mor
Board of Directors
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rhea Markowitz
Secretary
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lori Gibson James
Board of Directors
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Rosen
Board of Directors
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Salisbury
Board of Directors
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emily Unger
Board of Directors
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Spencer Wise
Board of Directors
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Howard Katz
Board of Directors
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (21)
- Former: Jon Shoenholz (2021–2024) — Board of Directors
- Former: Michael Sasnow (2023–2024) — Board of Directors
- Former: Jennifer Lask (2024) — Board of Directors
- Former: Kurt Lathrop (2020–2023) — Board of Directors
- Former: Nicky Spivak (2022–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Sam Budenstein (2022–2023) — Board of Directors
- Former: Nicole Meyer (2020–2022) — Board of Directors
- Former: Fred Daitch (2021–2022) — Board of Directors
- Former: Alan Brooks (2020–2021) — Board of Directors
- Former: Daniel Chejfec (2020–2021) — Executive Director
- Former: Matthew Bronson (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Robin Brigmon (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Susan Wilson (2020–2021) — Board of Directors
- Former: Wendy Epter (2020–2021) — Board of Directors
- Former: Lindsey Lubeck (2021) — Board of Directors
- Former: Marjorie Steiner (2021) — Secretary
- Former: Rachel Ray (2021) — Vice President - Campaign
- Former: Al Grinspun (2020) — Board of Directors
- Former: Dan Tilsner (2020) — Board of Directors
- Former: Renee Berman (2020) — Board of Directors
- Former: Susan Steinberg (2020) — Vice President - Campaigns
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 $102K, to Jennifer Wood (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Jewish Community Center and Federation
How much does Jewish Community Center and Federation give each year?
Jewish Community Center and Federation gave $9K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $8K across 1 grant.
How large is Jewish Community Center and Federation?
Jewish Community Center and Federation reported $3.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $469K.
What is Jewish Community Center and Federation's EIN?
Jewish Community Center and Federation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-6044144. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 2020 (received by the IRS June 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 2, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
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