Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minneapolis
Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minneapolis provides essential services to people of all ages and backgrounds to sustain healthy relationships, ease suffering and offer support in times of need.
Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minneapolis at a glance
In short: Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minneapolis gave $993K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $199K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $993,239
- +19.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $198,648
- +19.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $193,568
- Total assets
- $37,566,559
- +11.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minneapolis funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Northfield Healthy Community Initiative ($300K). Together the top 5 received $993K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 12 grants of 25 (48%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minneapolis gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+18%). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $283K (2019) to $993K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $993K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northfield Healthy Community Initiative Northfield, MN | For providing early literacy services (parentchild+) in northern mn | $300,156 |
| Jewish Family Services St. Paul, MN | For providing services to holocaust survivors in st. Paul and eastern metropolitan area | $220,834 |
| Promise Neighborhood Saint Cloud, MN | For providing early literacy services (parentchild+) in northern mn | $193,568 |
| Rochester Imaa Rochester, MN | For Providing Early Literacy Services (Parentchild+) in MN | $184,528 |
| Northland Area Family Service Center Remer, MN | For providing early literacy services (parentchild+) in northern mn | $94,153 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $37,566,559 | $17,091,715 | $13,638,770 | $993,239 | 5 | $1,646,033 |
| 2023 | $33,709,411 | $12,331,040 | $12,758,668 | $834,674 | 5 | $681,031 |
| 2022 | $32,804,849 | $16,464,682 | $12,052,413 | $738,023 | 5 | $4,334,768 |
| 2021 | $33,981,144 | $11,171,027 | $10,856,873 | $839,056 | 5 | $763,028 |
| 2020 | $31,902,655 | $11,608,336 | $10,684,891 | $469,852 | 5 | $277,228 |
| 2019 | $29,604,659 | $9,242,569 | $9,925,678 | $283,129 | 5 | $335,591 |
About Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minneapolis
Based on IRS filings
Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minneapolis is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Golden Valley, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $37.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $993K. Net investment income was $1.6M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minneapolis is led by Judy Halper, CEO on every filing since 2019; 7 of 60 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Judy Halper
CEO
On filings since 2019
37.5 hrs/week
$215K (2019) → $281K (2024)
Natalie Zamansky
Board President
Director → President Elect, 2022
President Elect → Board President, 2023
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dana Rubin
Development Director
On filings since 2019
37.5 hrs/week
$103K (2019) → $129K (2024)
Lori Leavitt
Communications Director
Marketing & Communications Director → Marketing & Communications, 2021
Marketing & Communications → Communications Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
37.5 hrs/week
$105K (2020) → $117K (2024)
Andrew Stillman
Director
Vice President → Advisory, 2021
Advisory → Director, 2022
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Benjamin Zack
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fran Bayer
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hindy Tankenoff
Director
Vice President → Vice President Board Development, 2022
Vice President Board Development → Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jaye Snyder
Director
Vice President → Vice President Advocacy, 2022
Vice President Advocacy → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jon Passman
Director
Vice President → Vice President Marketing, 2022
Vice President Marketing → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marni Gensler
Director
Vice President Advocacy → Vice President, 2020
Vice President → Director, 2021
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shlomo Schloss
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stacy Mosow
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stuart Ackerberg
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aaron Weininger
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Audra Mintz
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carole Davidson
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Noah Londer
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Frailich
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shari Barry
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terri Greenstein
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Savitz
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Lifson
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Ganani
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rob Yost
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allie Divine
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allison Gelfman
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan Mosow
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emily Grinburg
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lenny Maly
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sara Schlipp-Riedel
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alexis Kessler
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Beth Levy
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Danielle Rubin
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elyse Rabinowitz
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katie Milavetz
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mia Posada
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Noah Lipshultz
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Malashock
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lee Friedman
COO
On filings since 2019
37.5 hrs/week
$129K (2019) → $15K (2024)
Daniel Belich
CFO
On filings since 2023
37.5 hrs/week
$102K (2023) → $121K (2024)
Amy Weiss
Cpo
New on the 2024 filing
37.5 hrs/week
$117K (2024)
Sheilah Howard
Chrao
New on the 2024 filing
37.5 hrs/week
$116K (2024)
Amy Lieberman
Advisory
Director → Advisory, 2022
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Danny Kaplan
Advisory
Director → Advisory, 2022
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Bressler
Advisory
Director → Advisory, 2024
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Greg Horwitz
Vice President Finance
Vice President Finance → Vice President, 2020
Vice President → Vice President Finance, 2022
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Howard Hoffman
President Elect
Vice President Fund Development → Director, 2023
Director → President Elect, 2024
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jill Halper
Advisory
Director → Advisory, 2023
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Josh Hasko
Immediate Past President
President Elect → President, 2021
President → Immediate Past President, 2023
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Goodman
Advisory
Director → Advisory, 2022
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Rubin
Advisory
Director → Advisory, 2024
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stacie Usem
Advisory
Director → Advisory, 2023
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Abby Barin
Vice President Marketing
Director → Vice President Marketing, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cindy Tapper
Vice President Fund Development
Director → Vice President Fund Devleopment, 2023
Vice President Fund Devleopment → Vice President Fund Development, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Ezrilov
Vice President Board Development
Director → Vice President Board Development, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Besty Kuller
Vice President Advocacy
Director → Vice President Advocacy, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adam Klarsfeld
Advisory
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy Frank
Advisory
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Todd Barin
Advisory
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (29)
- Former: Jeff Barin (2019–2023) — Advisory
- Former: Jennifer Ezrilov (2019–2023) — Advisory
- Former: Kris Macdonald (2019–2023) — Advisory
- Former: Lennie Kaufman (2019–2023) — Advisory
- Former: Pam Berkwitz (2019–2023) — Advisory
- Former: Katie Cera (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Ben Berry (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Beth Virnig (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Cindy Tarshish (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Gal Noyman (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Jean Holloway (2019–2022) — Advisory
- Former: John Maloy (2019–2022) — CFO
- Former: Lisa Furman (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Marissa Bader (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Roy Ginsburg (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Jeremy Kalin (2019–2021) — Advisory
- Former: Lindsey Rose (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Michael Stern (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Rabbi David Locketz (2019–2021) — Advisory
- Former: Rhonda Stein (2019–2021) — Advisory
- Former: Steve Weitz (2019–2021) — Advisory
- Former: Betsy Kuller (2021) — Director
- Former: Craig Stillman (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Haylee Saxon (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Jennifer Hartman (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Karen Grabow (2019–2020) — Advisory
- Former: Lauren Hoffman (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Lori Weissman (2019–2020) — Advisory
- Former: Nancy Fink (2019–2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $281K, to Judy Halper (CEO). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minneapolis
How much does Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minneapolis give each year?
Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minneapolis gave $993K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $835K across 5 grants.
What is Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minneapolis's typical grant size?
Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minneapolis's median grant in 2024 was $193,568, and its average grant was $198,648, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minneapolis give grants?
Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minneapolis gives mostly in Minnesota: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minneapolis give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minneapolis's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minneapolis's largest grantees?
Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minneapolis's largest 2024 grantees include Northfield Healthy Community Initiative ($300,156), Jewish Family Services ($220,834) and Promise Neighborhood ($193,568), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minneapolis?
Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minneapolis reported $37.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $17.1M.
What is Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minneapolis?
Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minneapolis is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Golden Valley, MN. It holds $37.6M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minneapolis's EIN?
Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minneapolis's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-0693860. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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 2019 (received by the IRS November 16, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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