Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas
Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas is a public charity based in Dallas, Texas, formed in 1911. It coordinates fundraising, social planning, leadership development, and community relations for the Jewish community locally and abroad, and makes grants to local, national, and international agencies.
Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas at a glance
In short: Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas gave $3.6M across 38 grants in 2025 (avg $95K), mostly in Texas. 22% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,604,250
- -38.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 38
- -13.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $94,849
- -28.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $21,900
- Total assets
- $26,213,211
- +3.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (8 of 37, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Texas (96% 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 Greater Dallas
- Contact
Mailing address: 7800 Northaven Road, Dallas, TX 75230
Phone: (214) 615-5200
Website: https://jewishdallas.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Aaron Family Jewish Community Center ($750K). Together the top 10 received $2.7M.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($371,900), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
200 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 142 grants of 200 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s stated mission covers the Jewish community locally and abroad. Its website describes work in Dallas, Israel, and communities around the world. The 2025 grant data show that most grant dollars went to Texas recipients, with smaller shares going to recipients in Louisiana, New York, Washington, D.C., and California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 37 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $65K; repeat grants $106K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $30K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3.5M (2023) to $5.8M (2024). In 2025 it made 38 grants totaling $3.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Family Jewish Community Center Dallas, TX | Operational grant, securing the campus, feeding our seniors, jborhood | $750,000 |
| Jewish Family Services of Dallas Dallas, TX | Operational grant, behavioral/mental health & special needs intervention services, community chaplaincy program, kosher corner food pantry program | $690,000 |
| The Legacy Senior Communities Foundation Plano, TX | Operational grant, personal assistance services grant program, jewish resident financial assistance, jewish life initiatives | $400,000 |
| Akiba Yavneh Academy Dallas, TX | Tuition Assistance, Site Security Enhancement, Student Support Services | $368,000 |
| 2 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $371,900 |
| Ann & Nate Levine Academy Dallas, TX | Tuition Assistance, Social Emotional & Behavioral Support | $229,150 |
| Texas Torah Institute Dallas, TX | Tuition Assistance, Site Security Enhancement | $85,400 |
| Community Homes for Adults Inc Dallas, TX | Operational Grant, Nursing Services, Jewish Life Initiatives | $82,500 |
| Torch Dallas Dallas, TX | Joy for the Holidays - Food Assistance Program | $50,000 |
| Jewish Children's Regional Service (JCRS) Metarie, LA | Operational grant, needs-based financial assistance programs, jewish summer camp scholarships | $46,000 |
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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 | $26,213,211 | $12,015,059 | $12,789,306 | $3,604,250 | 38 | $634,880 |
| 2024 | $25,307,784 | $19,460,210 | $16,039,581 | $5,836,291 | 44 | $366,907 |
| 2023 | $21,608,346 | $14,021,841 | $11,659,015 | $3,493,585 | 40 | $483,003 |
| 2022 | $19,263,014 | $13,289,235 | $10,963,851 | $5,269,604 | 38 | $551,513 |
| 2021 | $18,027,508 | $11,762,815 | $10,827,329 | $5,434,722 | 40 | $170,303 |
| 2020 | $17,207,387 | $12,944,519 | $10,493,743 | $5,270,517 | 24 | $89,173 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to coordinate and implement fundraising, social planning, leadership development, and community relations for the Jewish community locally and abroad. Its filing describes grants to national, international, and local agencies as a core program, alongside community engagement and security.
Its 2025 grants included operational support, tuition assistance, security enhancements, food assistance, senior services, and behavioral and mental health support. The recipient organizations’ own missions illustrate the kinds of groups supported: Torah Day School of Dallas describes providing general and Jewish studies for children; Community Homes for Adults Inc. says it helps adults with intellectual disabilities live full lives and participate in the community; and Texas Hillel Foundation says it enriches the lives of Jewish undergraduate and graduate students.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the Federation reported 38 grants totaling $3,604,250. Grant amounts ranged from $7,500 to $750,000, with a median of $21,900. Ninety-six percent of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas; the remainder went to recipients in Louisiana, New York, Washington, D.C., and California.
Among the largest grants listed were $750,000 to Aaron Family Jewish Community Center for operational support and other campus and community services; $690,000 to Jewish Family Services of Dallas for operational support and programs including behavioral and mental health services and a food pantry; $400,000 to The Legacy Senior Communities Foundation for operational support and senior assistance; $368,000 to Akiba Yavneh Academy for tuition assistance, site security, and student support; and $315,900 to Torah Day School of Dallas for tuition assistance.
The Federation’s website says local allocations are subject to grant terms. Organizations approved for support receive a notification letter and documents to review and sign, including a memorandum of understanding, branding guidelines, and reimbursement guidelines. The website provides sample documents for local impact grant applicants and describes the use of a grant management system for finalizing funding commitments.
The 2026 JFGD Teen Israel Scholarship is a partnership with the Dallas Jewish Community Foundation providing need-based scholarships for eligible teens traveling to Israel. It is participant assistance, not a grant program for outside organizations. Its listed deadline, March 17, 2026, has passed.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The organization’s website lists Robert French as CEO. Its listed board officers include Sherry Goldberg, board chair; Dot Haymann, immediate past board chair; Dan Levitan, treasurer; Shiva Beck, secretary; and Michelle Berger, Eric Fleiss, Grant Herlitz, and Debbi K. Levy as board vice chairs. The 2025 filing lists Michelle Berger, Candy Brown, Sean Dalfen, Sarah Davis, Roxy Diamond, Jessica Emanuel, Bill Finkelstein, Eric Fleiss, Cyd Friedman, and Marshall Funk as board members.
Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas is led by Igor Alterman, President & CEO on every filing since 2023; 7 of 41 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Igor Alterman
President & CEO
On filings since 2023
50 hrs/week
$176K (2023) → $262K (2025)
Dot Haymann
Chair
Vice Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Odessa Beverly-Johnson
Director of Bus Ops & Finance
Controller → Director of Finance & Business Operations, 2023
Director of Finance & Business Operations → Director of Bus Ops & Finance, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$105K (2020) → $108K (2025)
William Humphrey
Director of Community Security
Director of Community Security → Community Security Director, 2022
Community Security Director → Director of Community Security, 2023
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$108K (2020) → $126K (2025)
Vince Gammieri
Director of Information Systems
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$108K (2024) → $105K (2025)
Lance Yeaman
Chief Operating Officer
Chief Operating Officer → COO, 2024
COO → Chief Operating Officer, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$104K (2020) → $144K (2025)
Melissa Reddick
Chief Development Officer
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$16K (2024) → $167K (2025)
Mordechai Harris
Chief Impact Officer
On filings since 2024
50 hrs/week
$128K (2024) → $147K (2025)
Angela Horowitz French
Board of Directors
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ben Weinstein
Board of Directors
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Rubenstein
Board of Directors
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Perry Kaufman
Board of Directors
Finance Committee Chair → Board of Directors, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shiva Beck
Secretary
Board of Directors → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Danial Levitan
Treasurer
Board of Directors → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Whitman
Vice Chair
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Berger
Board of Directors
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sherry Goldberg
Chair Elect
Board of Directors → Vice Chair, 2023
Vice Chair → Chair Elect, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Candy Brown
Board of Directors
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Debbi Levy
Vice Chair
Board of Directors → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Grant Herlitz
Vice Chair
Board of Directors → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marshall Funk
Board of Directors
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Finkelstein
Board of Directors
Imm Past Chair → Board of Directors, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bobby Gibbs
Board of Directors
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cyd Friedman
Board of Directors
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Fleiss
Board of Directors
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hylton Jonas
Board of Directors
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Emanuel
Board of Directors
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Josh Hochschuler
Board of Directors
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lillian Pinkus
Board of Directors
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roxy Diamond
Board of Directors
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barry Rothschild
Board of Directors
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn Wilkov
Board of Directors
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Craig Weinstein
Board of Directors
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eli Tabaria
Board of Directors
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mahra Pailet
Board of Directors
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Lewis
Board of Directors
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Weinberg
Board of Directors
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Randi Sidikaro
Board of Directors
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Davis
Board of Directors
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Hotchkiss
Board of Directors
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sean Dalfen
Board of Directors
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (59)
- Former: Cathy Sweet Brook (2020–2024) — Board of Directors
- Former: Shane Stein (2020–2024) — Board of Directors
- Former: Debbi Levy Rothschild (2022–2024) — Vice Chair
- Former: Mendel Dubrawsky (2022–2024) — Board of Directors
- Former: Julie Haymann (2023–2024) — Board of Directors
- Former: Louis Zweig (2023–2024) — Board of Directors
- Former: Sharron Laizervich (2023–2024) — Board of Directors
- Former: Susan Cedars (2023–2024) — Board of Directors
- Former: Yury Mintskovsky (2023–2024) — Board of Directors
- Former: Carly Gilkman (2024) — Senior Director Campaign
- Former: Dan Morenoff (2024) — Board of Directors
- Former: Megan Hyman (2024) — Board of Directors
- Former: Shira Wallach (2024) — Board of Directors
- Former: A. J. Rosmarin (2020–2023) — Immediate Past Chair
- Former: Daniel J Prescott (2020–2023) — Board of Directors
- Former: Dia Epstein (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Kevin Pailet (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Michael Newman (2020–2023) — Of Counsel
- Former: Pam Hochster Fine (2020–2023) — Vice Chair
- Former: William Finkelstein (2020–2023) — Board Chair
- Former: Cyd Freidman (2021–2023) — Board of Directors
- Former: Lisa Newman (2021–2023) — Board of Directors
- Former: Rabbi Mordechai Harris (2021–2023) — Chief Impact Officer
- Former: Sharon Wisch-Ray (2021–2023) — Board of Directors
- Former: Stephanie Hirsh (2021–2023) — Board of Directors
- Former: Anita Lester (2022–2023) — Board of Directors
- Former: Ari Sunshine (2022–2023) — Board of Directors
- Former: Benjamin Weinstein (2022–2023) — Board of Directors
- Former: Donna Ostrower (2022–2023) — Chief Development Officer
- Former: Doris Haymann (2022–2023) — Board Chair Elect
- Former: Jeffrey Beck (2022–2023) — Board of Directors
- Former: Joshua Hochschuler (2022–2023) — Board of Directors
- Former: Robert Gibbs (2022–2023) — Board of Directors
- Former: Daniel Morenoff (2023) — Board of Directors
- Former: Alan Golman (2020–2022) — Board of Directors
- Former: Anita Zusman Eddy (2020–2022) — Executive Director Jcrc
- Former: Brett Lazarus (2020–2022) — Board of Directors
- Former: Cindy Moskowitz (2020–2022) — Board of Directors
- Former: Gary Wolff (2020–2022) — Chief Operating Officer
- Former: Meyer Bodoff (2020–2022) — Board of Directors
- Former: Michael Grossfeld (2020–2022) — Board of Directors
- Former: Miriam Feist (2020–2022) — President & CEO
- Former: Neil Goldberg (2020–2022) — Board of Directors
- Former: Leslie Lucks (2021–2022) — Board of Directors
- Former: Harold Gernsbacher (2020–2021) — Board of Directors
- Former: Jeff Whitman (2020–2021) — Board of Directors
- Former: Mark Kreditor (2020–2021) — Immediate Past Chair
- Former: Michael Hirsh (2020–2021) — Board of Directors
- Former: Nate Levine (2020–2021) — Of Counsel
- Former: Neil Beckerman (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Susan Levy (2020–2021) — Board of Directors
- Former: Michael Kushnick (2021) — Board of Directors
- Former: Mike Grossfield (2021) — Board of Directors
- Former: Andy Dropkin (2020) — Djcf Board Chair
- Former: Lisa Atlas Genecov (2020) — Board of Directors
- Former: Rabbi Ariel Rackovsky (2020) — Ragd
- Former: Robin Kosberg (2020) — P & A
- Former: Shelley Glazer (2020) — Center for Jewish Education
- Former: Stefani Eisenstat (2020) — Board of Directors
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 $262K, to Igor Alterman (President/CEO). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas
How much does Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas give each year?
Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas gave $3.6M across 38 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $5.8M across 44 grants.
What is Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas's typical grant size?
Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas's median grant in 2025 was $21,900, and its average grant was $94,849, across 38 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas that year got $65K on average.
Where does Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas give grants?
Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas gives mostly in Texas: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (18 grants), Plano, TX (3 grants), Austin, TX (2 grants) and College Station, TX (2 grants).
Does Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas give general operating support?
Yes: 45% of Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 38) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Site Security Enhancement" (4 grants) and "Tuition Assistance" (3 grants).
Who are Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas's largest grantees?
Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas's largest 2025 grantees include Aaron Family Jewish Community Center ($750,000), Jewish Family Services of Dallas ($690,000) and The Legacy Senior Communities Foundation ($400,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($371,900), which are not listed by name. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas?
Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas reported $26.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $12.0M.
What does Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to coordinate and implement fundraising, social planning, leadership development, and community relations for the Jewish community locally and abroad. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas?
Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check jewishdallas.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas's EIN?
Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-0800654. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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 March 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 16, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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