Jewish Family and Children's Service of Pittsburgh
Jewish family and children's service supports people through life's changes and challenges while providing quality and affordable social services.
Jewish Family and Children's Service of Pittsburgh at a glance
In short: Jewish Family and Children's Service of Pittsburgh gave $1.7M across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $190K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,713,828
- +82.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +28.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $190,425
- +41.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $125,000
- Total assets
- $29,519,201
- +7.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Jewish Family and Children's Service of Pittsburgh
- Next open deadline
- November 30, 2026 (Jewish Scholarship Service of Pittsburgh (JSS))
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Jewish Family and Children's Service of Pittsburgh
Who Jewish Family and Children's Service of Pittsburgh funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Hello Neighbor ($398K). Together the top 9 received $1.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 40 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Jewish Family and Children's Service of Pittsburgh gives
- Giving grew 71% 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 $603K (2020) to $1.7M (2025). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $1.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hello Neighbor Pittsburgh, PA | Support Struggling Refugees | $397,940 |
| Ajapo Pittsburgh, PA | Support Struggling Refugees | $389,532 |
| Literacy Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | Support Struggling Refugees | $372,345 |
| Bethany Christian Services Wexford, PA | Support Struggling Refugees | $198,291 |
| South Hills Interfaith Movement Bethel, PA | Support Struggling Refugees | $125,000 |
| CASA San Jose Pittsburgh, PA | Support Struggling Refugees | $111,417 |
| Allegheny Intermediate Unit Homestead, PA | Support Struggling Refugees | $73,778 |
| PGH Hispanic Development Corporation Pittsburgh, PA | Support Struggling Refugees | $33,525 |
| Bcap Pittsburgh, PA | Support Struggling Refugees | $12,000 |
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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 | $29,519,201 | $14,798,985 | $14,759,523 | $1,713,828 | 9 | $735,953 |
| 2024 | $27,547,302 | $14,249,478 | $13,597,725 | $939,210 | 7 | $463,493 |
| 2023 | $25,871,810 | $12,453,132 | $11,596,800 | $987,966 | 8 | $493,144 |
| 2022 | $22,894,637 | $12,787,096 | $9,981,675 | $1,001,523 | 9 | $816,596 |
| 2021 | $22,408,307 | $9,711,841 | $8,300,654 | $640,968 | 7 | $293,897 |
| 2020 | $19,119,026 | $8,735,603 | $7,770,525 | $603,493 | 7 | $372,348 |
About Jewish Family and Children's Service of Pittsburgh
Based on IRS filings
Jewish Family and Children's Service of Pittsburgh is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $29.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $1.7M. Net investment income was $736K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Jewish Family and Children's Service of Pittsburgh is led by Jordan Golin, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 4 of 29 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jordan Golin
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$185K (2020) → $222K (2025)
Larry Schwartz
Board Chair
At-Large → Chair Elect, 2023
Chair Elect → Board Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David R. Lassman
Director
Secretary → Treasurer, 2021
Treasurer → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric J. Perelman
Director
Vice Chair → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew A. Keller MD
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter J. Lieberman
Director
Chair-Elect → Board Chair, 2022
Board Chair → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Knoll
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott I. Americus
Director
Treasurer → Vice Chair, 2021
Vice Chair → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rosalind Chow
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Ponce
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Parker
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Price
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Freedman
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachael Heisler
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Usdan
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Claire Topal
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Frankel
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gregg Dektor
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Josiah Gilliam
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Davis
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rosana Guernica-McDonough
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia Paganico
CFO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$133K (2020) → $167K (2025)
Dana Gold
COO
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$102K (2021) → $144K (2025)
Ann Kirwan
CDO
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$143K (2025)
Carol Robinson
Secretary
Vice Chair → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Baim
Treasurer
Director → At-Large, 2023
At-Large → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kannu Sahni
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Noah R. Jordan Esq.
Vice Chair
Director → At-Large, 2023
At-Large → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Brown Clark
Chair Elect
Secretary → Vice Chair, 2023
Vice Chair → Chair Elect, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: Evan J. Durst (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Raimee Reiter Gordon (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Somer Obernauer Jr. (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Charlene Newkirk (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Cynthia Gerber (2024) — Director
- Former: Rosana Guernica (2024) — Director
- Former: Cindy Gerber (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Jillian F. Zacks Esq. (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Molly Fisher (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Barry Rabkin (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Ilyssa Manspeizer PhD (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Laura Mullen (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Stacey Reibach (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: David Brent (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Lissa Guttman (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Shanna Kovalchick (2020) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $222K, to Jordan Golin (President & CEO). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Jewish Family and Children's Service of Pittsburgh
How much does Jewish Family and Children's Service of Pittsburgh give each year?
Jewish Family and Children's Service of Pittsburgh gave $1.7M across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $939K across 7 grants.
What is Jewish Family and Children's Service of Pittsburgh's typical grant size?
Jewish Family and Children's Service of Pittsburgh's median grant in 2025 was $125,000, and its average grant was $190,425, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Jewish Family and Children's Service of Pittsburgh give grants?
Jewish Family and Children's Service of Pittsburgh gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (6 grants).
Does Jewish Family and Children's Service of Pittsburgh give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Jewish Family and Children's Service of Pittsburgh's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Struggling Refugees" (9 grants).
Who are Jewish Family and Children's Service of Pittsburgh's largest grantees?
Jewish Family and Children's Service of Pittsburgh's largest 2025 grantees include Hello Neighbor ($397,940), Ajapo ($389,532) and Literacy Pittsburgh ($372,345), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Jewish Family and Children's Service of Pittsburgh?
Jewish Family and Children's Service of Pittsburgh reported $29.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $14.8M.
What is Jewish Family and Children's Service of Pittsburgh?
Jewish Family and Children's Service of Pittsburgh is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Pittsburgh, PA. It holds $29.5M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Jewish Family and Children's Service of Pittsburgh's EIN?
Jewish Family and Children's Service of Pittsburgh's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-0965407. 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 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 2, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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