Jewish Community Federation of San
The Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund is a philanthropic organization based in San Francisco, California. Established in 1921, it operates as a 501(c)(3) public charity and has been tax-exempt since April 1938. The organization functions as a philanthropic catalyst, connecting Bay Area Jews of all ages, backgrounds, and perspectives to their collective power as a community to improve the world.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.5B
+7.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$123.7M
+26.0% YoY
Grant Count
991
-4.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$125K
+31.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Federation describes itself as a philanthropic catalyst connecting people to the power they have as a Jewish community to improve the world. The organization partners with donors, nonprofits, and foundations to advance its mission.
Primary program areas include:
- Providing strategic operating and programmatic support to a network of effective organizations that care for the vulnerable, inspire Jewish life and learning, build Jewish identity, and provide meaningful experiences
- Providing humanitarian relief worldwide, including revitalizing Jewish communities and responding to emergencies
- Partnering with nonprofits and foundations in Israel to advance pluralism and equal opportunity for all Israeli citizens
- Engaging in collective problem solving to identify and address the community's pressing challenges and priorities
- Investing in new, high-potential ideas to strengthen the Jewish future
The organization's grant-making focuses on education, philanthropy, voluntarism, grantmaking, and human services.
Grantmaking
The Federation operates multiple giving vehicles and grant programs:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Federation primarily funds in California, with particular focus on the San Francisco Bay Area, the Peninsula, Marin, and Sonoma counties. The organization also funds nationally in New York and the District of Columbia, and internationally for humanitarian relief and work in Israel.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of June 2024:
- Total assets: $1,532,043,161
- Total revenues: $148,238,373
- Total expenses: $155,888,122
- Total liabilities: $154,000,000
- Total giving: $131,140,666
Staffing:
- 137 employees (as of 2024)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,532,043,161 | $1,431,551,846 | $1,376,293,215 |
| Revenue | $148,238,373 | $124,934,665 | $255,002,882 |
| Expenses | $155,888,122 | $124,966,907 | $117,996,235 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $35,170,688 | $28,851,614 | $55,809,685 |
| 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
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Jewish Community Federation of San
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARTHUR SLEPIAN | DIRECTOR/BOARD CHAIR | 1 | — |
| JIM HEEGER | DIRECTOR/IMMEDIATE PAST CH | 1 | — |
| MICHELLE TANDOWSKY | DIRECTOR/SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| DAN COHN | DIRECTOR/TREASURER | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL JACOBS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANDY CHENG | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANN P BECKER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BARRY COHN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAVID FRIEDKIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| EILEEN RUBY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| FRED ISAAC | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JAMIE WEINSTEIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JERRY YANOWITZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JESSICA MINKOFF | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KENNETH KAHN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LAURA ROOKLIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LINDSEY NEWMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GUY MIASNIK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARC DOLLINGER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MOSES LIBITZKY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| NATASHA KEHIMKAR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DARA PINCAS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| STEVEN GANZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SUSAN SAAL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| VALLI BENESCH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOY SISISKY | CEO | 45 | $657,114 |
| NICOLAS ELSISHANS | CFO/ASST TREASURER | 45 | $195,089 |
| TANYA SHADOAN | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 45 | $302,896 |
| REBECCA RANDALL | CPO/ASST SECRETARY | 45 | $276,270 |
| SETH BRYSK | CHIEF OFF.EXTERN.AFFAIRS(TO 8/16/23) | 45 | $87,092 |
| AFSHIN AFSHAR | CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER | 45 | $203,416 |
| BRIAN MENDEL | MANAGING DIRECTOR OF FINANCE | 45 | $153,022 |
| JENNIFER SMITH | EXEC DIRECTOR, DILLER TEEN | — | $302,160 |
| ADAM SMITH | MANAGING DIRECTOR DTF PROGRAMS | — | $212,568 |
| LISA TABAK | DIRECTOR OF PHILANTHROPY | 45 | $192,460 |
| DEBORAH TUTTLE | SR DIR. FAMILY PHINTHROPY | 45 | $181,095 |
| ANGELA INGEL | INTERIM MANAGING DIR MARKETING | 45 | $178,575 |
| BRIAN KATAOKA | ASSISTANT TREASURER | 45 | $125,213 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Federation has been active in several key areas:
**Antisemitism Response:** In 2024, the Federation awarded 26 grants totaling $670,000 to combat antisemitism and support Jewish professional wellness
Federation awards 26 grants worth $670K to fight hate**Security Support:** Assisted Bay Area Jewish organizations in securing $2.5 million in state security grants
Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund Approves Over $13 Million**Teen Engagement:** Launched a Jewish teen education and engagement initiative with $2 million in grants
Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund Approves Over $13 Million**Emergency Response:** Approved over $13 million in grants for COVID-19 response
Contact Information
- Address: 121 Steuart Street, San Francisco, CA 94105
- Phone: 415-777-0411
- Website: www.jewishfed.org
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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