Jewish Community Federation of the Greater East Bay
The jewish federation of the east bay is dedicated to building avibrant and inclusive local jewish community, and to enhancing thewell being of jews in the east bay, israel and throughout the world.
Jewish Community Federation of the Greater East Bay at a glance
In short: Jewish Community Federation of the Greater East Bay gave $552K across 1 grant in 2022 (avg $552K), mostly in California. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $551,559
- +1003.1% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $551,559
- +1003.1% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $551,559
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Jewish Community Federation of the Greater East Bay funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Jewish Commfed of San Francisco ($552K).
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 45 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2022 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Jewish Community Federation of the Greater East Bay gives
- Giving fell 50% from 2019 to 2022. 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 2019 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2021) to $1.1M (2019). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $552K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Commfed of San Francisco San Francisco, CA | East Bay Programs | $551,559 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $128 | $552,239 | $551,559 | 1 | $117 |
| 2021 | $642,535 | $348 | $50,000 | $50,000 | 1 | $336 |
| 2020 | $642,189 | $501,069 | $1,610,901 | $830,003 | 1 | $570 |
| 2019 | $1,945,232 | $3,166,883 | $4,336,349 | $1,099,566 | 42 | $904 |
About Jewish Community Federation of the Greater East Bay
Based on IRS filings
Jewish Community Federation of the Greater East Bay is a public charity, based in Berkeley, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 1 grant totaling $552K. Net investment income was $117.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Jewish Community Federation of the Greater East Bay is led by Steve Goldman, Director & President since 2021 (on filings since 2019); none of the 6 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Steve Goldman
Director & President
President → Director & President, 2021
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Andrew Kastner
Director
Director of Community Impact → Interim Executive Director, 2020
Interim Executive Director → Director, 2021
On filings since 2019
$104K (2019) → $0 (2022)
Ilene Levinson
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Paul Menaker
Director & Secretary
Secretary → Director & Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Steve Lipson
Director & Treasurer
Treasurer → Director & Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Steve Zatkin
Director
Immediate Past President → Director, 2021
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Claudia Felson (2019) — Director
- Former: Fred Isaac (2019) — Vice President
- Former: James Brandt (2019) — CEO
- Former: Jerry Yanowitz (2019) — Director
- Former: Jim Holtz (2019) — Director
- Former: Joanne Neuman (2019) — Director of Development
- Former: Joel Kreisberg (2019) — Director
- Former: Leonard Cohen (2019) — Director
- Former: Lisa Hirsch (2019) — Director
- Former: Lisa Tabak (2019) — Executive Director
- Former: Marj Wolf (2019) — Director
- Former: Mark Moss (2019) — Director
- Former: Moses Libitzky (2019) — Director
- Former: Nathan Petrowsky (2019) — Vice President
- Former: Terry Friedkin (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2019 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2019 filing was $136K, to James Brandt (CEO). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Jewish Community Federation of the Greater East Bay
How much does Jewish Community Federation of the Greater East Bay give each year?
Jewish Community Federation of the Greater East Bay gave $552K across 1 grant in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990. In 2021 it gave $50K across 1 grant.
Where does Jewish Community Federation of the Greater East Bay operate?
Jewish Community Federation of the Greater East Bay has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Massachusetts, New York.
What is Jewish Community Federation of the Greater East Bay's EIN?
Jewish Community Federation of the Greater East Bay's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-1156560. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 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 May 16, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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