Jewish Family Services of St Louis
Inspired by the jewish tradition to make the world a better place, jfs helps and supports people in need to meet their challenges. Through a comprehensive range of services, including a food pantry, older adult services, clinical services, a child abuse prevention program, and other preventive and safety-net services, jfs helps seniors remain independent and connected to the community, reduces hunger, and empowers children and families to lead vibrant, healthy lives.
Jewish Family Services of St Louis at a glance
In short: Jewish Family Services of St Louis gave $34K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $34K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $33,899
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $33,899
- Median grant
- $33,899
- Total assets
- $20,979,713
- +14.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Missouri (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 Services of St Louis funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ralphcares ($34K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $34K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ralphcares Saint Louis, MO | Personal Health Care and Hygiene Items Distribution | $33,899 |
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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 | $20,979,713 | $7,528,348 | $5,994,239 | $33,899 | 1 | $645,844 |
| 2023 | $18,319,998 | $5,904,827 | $5,939,319 | — | — | $293,536 |
| 2022 | $17,348,023 | $6,819,729 | $5,802,072 | — | — | $176,916 |
| 2021 | $18,408,244 | $6,179,669 | $5,183,996 | — | — | $853,559 |
| 2020 | $16,933,876 | $6,852,755 | $4,827,993 | — | — | $272,176 |
About Jewish Family Services of St Louis
Based on IRS filings
Jewish Family Services of St Louis is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Saint Louis, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $21.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $34K. Net investment income was $646K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Jewish Family Services of St Louis is led by Miriam Seidenfeld, Chief Executive Officer on every filing since 2020; 4 of 28 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Miriam Seidenfeld
Chief Executive Officer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$202K (2020) → $234K (2024)
Molly Salky
President
Director → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amye Carrigan
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Peterson
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Stern
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Larry Woods
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael J. Silver
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Kaplan
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Drapekin
Director
Director → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mara Kraus
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rabbi Jim Bennett
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julia Mendelow
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Denise Meckler
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edward Macias
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julia Katzman
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kylee K. Emert
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Lourie
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Biswell
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$18K (2022) → $129K (2024)
Kelly Baumgarden
Psychological Examiner
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$108K (2023) → $123K (2024)
Stephanie Grant
Chief Operating Officer
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$124K (2023) → $128K (2024)
Adam Goldstein
Secretary & Treasurer
Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Braunstein
Immediate Past President
President-Elect → President, 2021
President → Immediate Past President, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carly Sparks
Vice President Agency Services
Vice President → Vice President Agency Services, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Lourie
Vice President Finance Development & Marketing
Director → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → Vice President Finance Development & Marketing, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Levy
Vice President Human Resources
Director → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → Vice President Human Resources, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sherry Shuman
Vice President Leadership
Director → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → Vice President Leadership, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Megan T. Wilson
President Elect
Director → President Elect, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alonzo Byrd
Vice President Strategic Planning
Director → Vice President Strategic Planning, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: James R. Levey (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Jane Roodman Weiss (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Jeffrey Dardick (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Jill Belsky (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Jon Root (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Shantia Coley (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Ed Madcias (2023) — Director
- Former: Brenda Finke (2020–2022) — Chief Financial Officer
- Former: Richard Tallin (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Stuart Greenbaum (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Jennifer Soshnik (2020) — Director
- Former: Jonathan Raskas (2020) — Director
- Former: Jonathan Root (2020) — Director
- Former: Rabbi Hershey Novack (2020) — Director
- Former: Stephen Green (2020) — Immediate & Past Preisdent
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 $234K, to Miriam Seidenfeld (Chief Executive Officer). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Jewish Family Services of St Louis
How much does Jewish Family Services of St Louis give each year?
Jewish Family Services of St Louis gave $34K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Jewish Family Services of St Louis?
Jewish Family Services of St Louis reported $21.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.5M.
What is Jewish Family Services of St Louis?
Jewish Family Services of St Louis is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Saint Louis, MO. It holds $21.0M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Jewish Family Services of St Louis operate?
Jewish Family Services of St Louis has awarded grants in Missouri.
What is Jewish Family Services of St Louis's EIN?
Jewish Family Services of St Louis's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-0790330. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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