Jewish Community Council of Erie
The Jewish Community Council of Erie is a community-based organization serving individuals and families in the Erie area with a wide range of social and educational services, as well as capacity-building support to other community-based non-profit organizations.
Jewish Community Council of Erie at a glance
In short: Jewish Community Council of Erie gave $98K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $97,500
- +1.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,250
- -15.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $2,754,664
- +5.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (79% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Jewish Community Council of Erie funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Booker T Washington Center ($23K). Together the top 6 received $98K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 16 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Jewish Community Council of Erie gives
- Giving grew 286% 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 $127K (2020). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $98K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Booker T Washington Center Erie, PA | Operations | $22,500 |
| Jewish Federations of NA New York, NY | Operations | $20,000 |
| Emmaus Soup Kitchen Erie, PA | Operations | $15,000 |
| Erie City Mission Erie, PA | Operations | $15,000 |
| Second Harvest Foodbank Erie, PA | Operations | $15,000 |
| Safenet Erie, PA | Operations | $10,000 |
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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 | $2,754,664 | $28,032 | $160,246 | $97,500 | 6 | $18,076 |
| 2024 | $2,621,844 | $59,147 | $178,921 | $96,388 | 5 | $17,718 |
| 2023 | $2,423,790 | $32,796 | $99,551 | $7,500 | 1 | $8,136 |
| 2022 | $2,296,719 | $39,980 | $197,423 | $25,250 | 1 | $10,521 |
| 2021 | $2,887,552 | $35,074 | $83,456 | $59,800 | 3 | $12,203 |
| 2020 | $2,280,835 | $39,868 | $189,008 | $126,800 | 2 | $17,155 |
About Jewish Community Council of Erie
Based on IRS filings
Jewish Community Council of Erie is a public charity, based in Erie, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $98K. Net investment income was $18K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Jewish Community Council of Erie is led by Pam Reynolds, President on the 2025 filing; none of the 18 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Pam Reynolds
President
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Klein
Chairman
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Tanenbaum
Chairman
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bob Breakstone
Director
President → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cindra Vallone
Director
Secretary → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jan Mandel
Trustee
Vice President → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Pinski
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rabbi Morais
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shana Hodgson
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ina Fisher
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Cohen
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Kobierski
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lauren French
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laurie Penn
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rabbi Mark Goodman
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rochelle Krowinski
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Phil Friedman
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Korlyn Morais
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Arlene Sandelstein (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Jessica Maldet (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Lyman Cohen (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Walter Harf (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Wendy Sherman (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Beth Lester (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Ilana Wolfson (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Jack Marcus (2020) — Vice President
- Former: Lauren Unger (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Rachel Kroner (2020) — Trustee
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.
Frequently asked questions about Jewish Community Council of Erie
How much does Jewish Community Council of Erie give each year?
Jewish Community Council of Erie gave $98K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $96K across 5 grants.
What is Jewish Community Council of Erie's typical grant size?
Jewish Community Council of Erie's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $16,250, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Jewish Community Council of Erie give grants?
Jewish Community Council of Erie gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Erie, PA (5 grants).
Does Jewish Community Council of Erie give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Jewish Community Council of Erie's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (6 grants).
Who are Jewish Community Council of Erie's largest grantees?
Jewish Community Council of Erie's largest 2025 grantees include Booker T Washington Center ($22,500), Jewish Federations of NA ($20,000) and Emmaus Soup Kitchen ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Jewish Community Council of Erie?
Jewish Community Council of Erie reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $28K.
What is Jewish Community Council of Erie's EIN?
Jewish Community Council of Erie's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-0984608. 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 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 May 9, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS December 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Live grants for the work Jewish Community Council of Erie funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Hancock Whitney Opportunity Grant (Hancock Whitney Community Reinvestment Act Program) Up to US $25,000 · Due October 30, 2026
- Boettcher Foundation Colorado Grantmaking: Rural Catalyst Grants US $1,000 - US $10,000 · Due October 30, 2026
- Boston Foundation: Safety Net Grants US $50,000 · Due October 30, 2026
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