Jewish Community Foundation of
The Jewish Community Foundation of Southern Arizona (JCF) is a 501(c)(3) public charity and community foundation based in Tucson, Arizona. Established in 1991 and granted tax-exempt status in May 1993, the organization operates as a subsidiary of Jewish Philanthropies of Southern Arizona. The foundation serves as a philanthropic intermediary, providing donor-centered planning and fund management services for individuals, families, organizations, and professional advisors interested in charitable giving.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$170.8M
+10.6% YoY
Revenue
$28.1M
+175.4% YoY
Net Investment Income
$7.0M
+86.7% YoY
Expenses
$17.2M
-5.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To achieve the full potential of Jewish philanthropy, now and for future generations.
The foundation describes itself as a trusted partner that continues donor-centered planning with individuals, families, and organizations to bring philanthropic visions to life. The organization supports and sustains the Jewish and broader community in Southern Arizona by addressing current and future community needs.
The foundation's work encompasses:
- Expert guidance, education, reporting, and fund management for donors
- Support for professional advisors and their clients
- Donor-directed and competitive grant programs for nonprofit organizations
- Cost-effective ways to build long-term funding for congregations and nonprofit organizations
- Legacy planning and establishment of donor-advised funds and endowment funds
Grantmaking
In 2024, the Jewish Community Foundation of Southern Arizona granted and distributed $17.8 million through donor-advised funds, donor-established endowments, and funds held for the benefit of charitable organizations. The foundation made distributions to more than 500 charitable 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Southern Arizona, the United States, and around the world.
Grant Range
** $5,250–$8,000,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation makes grants to organizations in:
- Southern Arizona (primary focus)
- United States (including California and New York)
- International organizations
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024 (most recent tax filing):
- Total Assets: $170,843,082
- Total Revenue: $28,074,366
- Total Expenses: $17,211,123
- Total Giving: $15,356,575
Historical Context:
- 2024 Revenue: $28.1M
- 2024 Expenses: $17.2M
- Total Assets: $171M
- Total Liabilities: $46.8M
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $170,843,082 | $154,434,650 | $154,067,805 |
| Revenue | $28,074,366 | $10,195,518 | $29,048,843 |
| Expenses | $17,211,123 | $18,239,677 | $20,100,407 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $6,980,447 | $3,739,021 | $3,800,990 |
| 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 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
100 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Principal Officer: Emily Richman
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAVA LEIPZIG HOLZHAUER | CEO | 9.5 | — |
| EMILY RICHMAN | CDO | 19 | — |
| KIMBERLY DRISKELL | CFO | 19 | — |
| JANE ESPINOZA | VP OF DONOR | 38 | — |
| JENNIFER LIGHTMAN | VP MARKETING | 9.5 | — |
| JEFF ARTZI | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| ANDREW COMRIE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JULIE FELDMAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ELIZABETH FRIMAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DANNY GASCH | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| LEAH GEISTFELD | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| RON GRANT | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| LIZ KANTOR GROSKIND | PAST CHAIR | 1 | — |
| ANNE HAMEROFF | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ANDY KUNSBERG | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| EMILY LAZARUS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| LISA LOVALLO | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DONNA MOSER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JACOB MYER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| STEPHEN RODGVELLER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| STEVEN ROSENBERG | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ISAAC ROTHSCHILD | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| AARON ROTTENSTEIN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| SCOTT SHEFTEL | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| BEN SILVERMAN | SECRETARY/TR | 1 | — |
| SARAH SINGER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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