Jewish Federation of Central New York Inc
Jewish Federation of Central New York is a public charity based in DeWitt, New York. It works to support and engage the Jewish community through philanthropy, education, advocacy, and community programs, with stated work spanning Central New York, Israel, and worldwide.
Jewish Federation of Central New York Inc at a glance
In short: Jewish Federation of Central New York Inc gave $921K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $84K), mostly in New York. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $920,974
- +14.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $83,725
- +14.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $36,347
- Total assets
- $4,319,583
- +2.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Jewish Federation of Central New York Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 5655 Thompson Road, Dewitt, NY 13214
Phone: (315) 445-0161
Website: https://jewishfederationcny.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Jewish Federation of Central New York Inc
Federation's Hebrew Interest-free Loan Program
Jewish Federation of Central New York Inc
Amount
Up to $7,500
Deadline
Rolling (quarterly review)
Jewish Summer Camperships
Jewish Federation of Central New York Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Linda Alexander Teen Funders
Jewish Federation of Central New York Inc
Amount
$100 - $1,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Jewish Federation of Central New York Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jewish Community Center of Syracuse ($277K). Together the top 10 received $912K.
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 56 (68%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Federation describes its work as serving Central New York and supporting Jewish communities and agencies locally, nationally, and overseas, including in Israel. Its 2025 grant dollars were reported entirely in New York. The Teen Funders program description also names Israel as a geographic area served.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Jewish Federation of Central New York Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 11 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+1%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $720K (2019) to $954K (2023). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $921K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Community Center of Syracuse Dewitt, NY | General Support | $276,500 |
| Jewish Federation of North America New York, NY | General Support | $216,170 |
| Syracuse Hebrew Day School Dewitt, NY | General Support | $177,245 |
| Syracuse Jewish Family Service Syracuse, NY | General Support | $60,000 |
| SCHLC Inc Dewitt, NY | General Support | $38,105 |
| Rabbi Epstein School of Jewish Studies Dewitt, NY | General Support | $36,347 |
| Temple Adath Yeshuran Syracuse, NY | General Support | $32,738 |
| Congregation Beth Sholom-Chevras Shas Dewitt, NY | General Support | $28,222 |
| Hillel at Syracuse University Syracuse, NY | General Support | $26,250 |
| Jewish Home of CNY Dewitt, NY | General Support | $20,830 |
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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 | $4,319,583 | $1,615,806 | $1,775,590 | $920,974 | 11 | $128,267 |
| 2024 | $4,223,596 | $1,938,818 | $1,724,867 | $803,906 | 11 | $102,170 |
| 2023 | $3,826,976 | $1,520,927 | $1,607,596 | $953,504 | 11 | $57,544 |
| 2022 | $3,658,467 | $2,030,105 | $1,569,852 | $910,970 | 9 | $35,785 |
| 2021 | $3,452,602 | $1,518,869 | $1,529,308 | $871,652 | 14 | $33,781 |
| 2020 | $3,009,824 | $1,303,853 | $1,362,939 | $796,659 | 10 | $48,942 |
| 2019 | $3,131,440 | $1,379,470 | $1,346,528 | $719,603 | 9 | $40,549 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Federation’s stated mission is to build a strong Jewish future in Central New York, Israel, and worldwide through philanthropy, engagement, education, and advocacy. Its 2024 filing describes its mission as serving the interests and well-being of Jews in Central New York and worldwide and ensuring Jewish identity and continuity.
Its 2025 grants included support for organizations whose own stated missions include enriching Jewish community life through recreational, educational, cultural, physical, and social programs, as described by the Jewish Community Center of Syracuse; providing social and human services to Central New York residents without regard to race or creed, as described by Syracuse Jewish Family Service; and mobilizing philanthropic and social resources to protect and enhance the well-being of Jews worldwide, as described by the Jewish Federations of North America.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the Federation reported 11 grants totaling $920,974. Grants ranged from $8,567 to $276,500, with a median of $36,347. All reported grant dollars went to recipients in New York, and every listed grant was for general support.
The largest awards were $276,500 to Jewish Community Center of Syracuse, $216,170 to Jewish Federation of North America, and $177,245 to Syracuse Hebrew Day School. Other listed recipients included Syracuse Jewish Family Service ($60,000), SCHLC Inc ($38,105), Rabbi Epstein School of Jewish Studies ($36,347), Temple Adath Yeshuran ($32,738), Congregation Beth Sholom-Chevras Shas ($28,222), Hillel at Syracuse University ($26,250), Jewish Home of CNY ($20,830), and Temple Concord ($8,567).
The Linda Alexander Teen Funders program offered grants of $100 to $1,000 to qualifying organizations in the Jewish and general communities of Central New York and Israel. Its stated focus was work directly benefiting children with special needs, children with limited opportunities, or children and their families by promoting self-sufficiency, self-empowerment, health, and wellness. The application required the organization to be a 501(c)(3) and provide its EIN, mission, proposal, anticipated outcomes, communities served, requested amount, spending overview, and timeline. The application deadline of December 1, 2021, was a past cycle.
The Isaiah & Rosalind Wolfson Scholarships support Israel travel stipends for students with financial need who are members of the Central New York Jewish community, with preference for first-time travelers. The stated application materials include a written statement about the trip, its costs, and how it could benefit the community, plus a recommendation from a teacher, principal, or rabbi. The listed deadline of April 17, 2026, has passed.
The Federation also describes an interest-free loan program for eligible individuals and Jewish summer camperships. The loan program provides loans to individuals rather than grants to outside applicants. The campership listing provides no detailed application information.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Todd Pinsky as board chair; Nan Fechtner as vice chair; Miriam Elman as secretary; Leah Goldberg as strategic planning chair; Neil Rosenbaum as chair of human resources; and Sidney Cominsky, Mark Field, Adam Fumarola, Melissa Harkavy, and Elyssa Becker as directors.
Jewish Federation of Central New York Inc is led by Mark Segel, President & CEO on the 2025 filing; 2 of 27 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mark Segel
President & CEO
New on the 2025 filing
24 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Davis
Interim Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
24 hrs/week
$107K (2025)
Leah Goldberg
Strategic Planning Chair
Co-Chair & Strategic Planni → Chair Strategic Planni, 2024
Chair Strategic Planni → Strategic Planning Chair, 2025
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Neil Rosenbaum
Chair & Human Resources
Vice Chair, Chair & Human Resources → Chair, 2021
Chair → Chair & Human Resources, 2025
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven Volinsky
Finance Chair
Chair & Finance → Finance Chair, 2025
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Todd Pinsky
Board Chair
Secretary, Chair & Community Relations → Vice Chair, 2021
Vice Chair → Board Chair, 2025
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adam Fumarola
Director
Director → Chair & Human Resources, 2021
Chair & Human Resources → Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carl Rosenzweig
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl Schotz
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ellen Weinstein
Director
Chair → Director, 2021
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Field
Director
Chair & Allocations → Director, 2022
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rabbi Evan Shore
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sidney Cominsky
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Weisenthal
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Harkavy
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elyssa Becker
Director
Co-Chair & Young Leadership → Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brooke Raphael Gerwitz
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Levy
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Martin Fine
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Megan Coleman Sykes
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rabbi Moshe Saks
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Resig
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Don Cronin
Treasurer & CFO
On filings since 2019
17.5 hrs/week
$87K (2019) → $42K (2025)
Miriam Elman
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nan Fechtner
Vice Chair
Director → Campaign Chair, 2024
Campaign Chair → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Juliet Maloff
Nex General Co-Chair
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Hammer
Nex General Co-Chair
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (20)
- Former: Michael Balanoff (2019–2024) — President & CEO
- Former: Elyssa Rosenbaum (2021–2024) — Co-Chair & Nextgen
- Former: Emma Spector (2022–2024) — Co-Chair & Nextgen
- Former: Carrie Berse (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: David Reckess (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Mookey Van Orden (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Alan Goldberg (2019–2023) — Chair & Community Relations
- Former: Anick Sinclair (2020–2023) — Co-Chair & Strategic Planni
- Former: Cindy Stein (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Deborah Rosenbaum (2022) — Chair & Campaign
- Former: Jeffrey Maloff (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Rabbi Daniel Fellman (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Seth Goldberg (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Marc Beckman (2019–2020) — Co-Chair & Strategic Planning
- Former: Mickey Lebowitz (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Ruth Stein (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Adam Alweis (2019) — Director
- Former: David Temes (2019) — Director
- Former: Elliot Meltzer (2019) — Director
- Former: Joel Friedman (2019) — Chair & Human Resources
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $107K, to Barbara Davis (Interim Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Jewish Federation of Central New York Inc
How much does Jewish Federation of Central New York Inc give each year?
Jewish Federation of Central New York Inc gave $921K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $804K across 11 grants.
What is Jewish Federation of Central New York Inc's typical grant size?
Jewish Federation of Central New York Inc's median grant in 2025 was $36,347, and its average grant was $83,725, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Jewish Federation of Central New York Inc give grants?
Jewish Federation of Central New York Inc gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Dewitt, NY (6 grants) and Syracuse, NY (4 grants).
Does Jewish Federation of Central New York Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Jewish Federation of Central New York Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Jewish Federation of Central New York Inc's largest grantees?
Jewish Federation of Central New York Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Jewish Community Center of Syracuse ($276,500), Jewish Federation of North America ($216,170) and Syracuse Hebrew Day School ($177,245), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Jewish Federation of Central New York Inc?
Jewish Federation of Central New York Inc reported $4.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.6M.
What does Jewish Federation of Central New York Inc fund?
The Federation’s stated mission is to build a strong Jewish future in Central New York, Israel, and worldwide through philanthropy, engagement, education, and advocacy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jewish Federation of Central New York Inc?
Jewish Federation of Central New York Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check jewishfederationcny.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Jewish Federation of Central New York Inc's EIN?
Jewish Federation of Central New York Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 15-0543614. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 15, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 5, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS December 22, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Cite this profile
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