Jewish Federation of Columbus
The Jewish Federation of Columbus is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 1955, headquartered at 1175 College Avenue in Columbus, Ohio. The organization operates as part of JewishColumbus, a partnership between the Columbus Jewish Foundation and the Jewish Federation of Columbus. It serves as a central coordinating body for the central Ohio Jewish community, leading positive actions that build momentum and expand the impact of charitable giving (tzedakah) across the region.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$18.8M
+16.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.3M
+9.3% YoY
Grant Count
23
+15.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$185K
-5.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: Ensure a supportive, engaged, and vibrant future for the Jewish community.
The organization operates across four primary focus areas:
Build Jewish Pride
- Family programs including PJ Library and overnight Jewish summer camp
- Youth scholarships, the JewishColumbus Youth Foundation, Israel Experience Grants, and B'nai Tzedek Funds
Support Israel & World Jewry
- Israel Connection and Global Impact initiatives
- Travel programs and Israel War Resources
Combat Hate & Protect Our Community
- Fighting antisemitism
- Community Security programs
- Community Relations & Advocacy
Care for Those in Need
- Community Investment programs
- Allocations to local Jewish agencies and social service organizations
Grantmaking
The Jewish Federation of Columbus makes grants to local Jewish agencies and organizations serving the central Ohio community. Recent grant activity includes:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization focuses on central Ohio, with primary service area in Columbus and surrounding regions.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total revenues: $7,532,327
- Total expenses: $7,883,992
- Total assets: $16,169,824
Charity Rating: The organization holds a Three-Star rating with an 83% score based on Accountability & Finance metrics.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $18,813,880 | $16,169,824 | $16,890,469 |
| Revenue | $8,013,710 | $7,532,327 | $6,895,721 |
| Expenses | $8,727,190 | $7,883,992 | $7,365,817 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $162,619 | $202,789 | $435,956 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
98 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Jewish Federation of Columbus
Community Grants (Local Organizations)
Jewish Federation of Columbus
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Israel & Overseas Grants
Jewish Federation of Columbus
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Israel Experience Grant
Jewish Federation of Columbus
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liz Shafran | Board Chair | 1 | — |
| Audrey Tuckerman | Immediate Past Board Chair | 1 | — |
| Harlan Louis | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Ayelet Ben-David | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Jonathan Feibel | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Michael Schottenstein | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Andrew Smith | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Julie Tilson-Stanley | President/CFO | 24 | — |
| Tamra Fitzpatrick | Ex-Officio CFO | 28 | — |
| Tina Stieben | CFOO | 19 | — |
| Susan Tanur Ellman | CIO | 26 | — |
| Lori Wishne | VP of Legacy Giving | — | — |
| Joel Marcovitch | Former President & CEO | — | — |
| Naomi Lamb | Former EVP & Chief Operating Officer | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The organization supports Jewish Family Services, which has received recognition for its work:
City of Columbus & Aspyr Award Jewish Family Services with CAREER 500 GrantJewish Family Services received a $100,000 grant from The Columbus Foundation
City of Columbus & Aspyr Award Jewish Family Services with CAREER 500 GrantJewish Family Services' Financial Empowerment Center was recognized with a national award
City of Columbus & Aspyr Award Jewish Family Services with CAREER 500 GrantJewish Family Services received a CAREER 500 Grant from the City of Columbus and Aspyr
City of Columbus & Aspyr Award Jewish Family Services with CAREER 500 GrantContact Information
- Website: www.jewishcolumbus.org
- Phone: 614-237-7686
- Address: 1175 College Avenue, Columbus, OH 43209
- EIN: 31-0838745
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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