Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis Inc
Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis Inc is a public charity based in Indianapolis, Indiana, formed in 1904. It serves as a central philanthropic, planning, community engagement, and unifying partner for the local Jewish community, supporting community organizations and programs, social services, Jewish experiences, and assistance for Jews in need overseas.
Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis Inc at a glance
In short: Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis Inc gave $4.0M across 72 grants in 2024 (avg $56K), mostly in Indiana. 22% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,013,209
- +15.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 72
- +7.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $55,739
- +7.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $108,433,860
- +7.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (16 of 72, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (73% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis Inc
- How to Apply
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For planning and allocation grants, organizations must take part in the Federation’s annual formal process and submit the materials described above. Individual scholarship and camp grant applicants should follow the requirements for the relevant program.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6705 Hoover Road, Indianapolis, IN 46260
Phone: (317) 726-5450
Website: https://jewishindianapolis.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish Community Center ($692K). Together the top 10 received $2.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
356 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 282 grants of 356 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Federation’s filing says it grants funds to organizations within the United States. In 2024, 73% of grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana, 17% to New York, 3% to California, and 1% each to Florida and Wisconsin. The filing also describes support for overseas beneficiaries through U.S.-based organizations.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 72 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis Inc open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 16 of 72 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $24K; repeat grants $65K. How we count
Medians: $17K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 64% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−11%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3.5M (2023) to $4.8M (2020). In 2024 it made 72 grants totaling $4.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Community Center Indianapolis, IN | Jewish Community | $692,195 |
| Jewish Federations of North America New York, NY | Jewish Community | $464,809 |
| Jewish Community Relations Council Indianapolis, IN | Jewish Community | $319,250 |
| Hasten Hebrew Academy of Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN | Jewish Community | $309,777 |
| Goldman Union Camp Institute (GUCI) Zionsville, IN | Jewish Support | $255,500 |
| Indiana University Foundation - Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN | Program Support | $132,100 |
| Indianapolis Museum of Art-Newfields Indianapolis, IN | Local Community | $128,488 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Central Indiana Inc Indianapolis, IN | Local Community | $125,000 |
| Hillel Foundation at Indiana University Inc Bloomington, IN | Jewish Community | $120,260 |
| Eskenazi Health Foundation Inc Indianapolis, IN | Local Community | $98,150 |
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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 | $108,433,860 | $8,429,458 | $9,435,127 | $4,013,209 | 72 | $949,156 |
| 2023 | $101,351,451 | $7,649,342 | $8,703,579 | $3,469,703 | 67 | $324,607 |
| 2022 | $93,143,979 | $5,908,410 | $8,494,126 | $4,536,194 | 77 | $-416,610 |
| 2021 | $105,560,722 | $10,106,603 | $10,905,168 | $4,531,273 | 70 | $1,488,188 |
| 2020 | $94,243,015 | $9,624,610 | $11,993,703 | $4,831,897 | 70 | $1,403,913 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Federation’s mission is to promote a vibrant, engaged, inclusive, and sustainable Jewish community by serving as its central philanthropic, planning, community engagement, and unifying partner. Its strategic plan emphasizes collaboration, community engagement, Jewish learning and experiences, and support for community needs.
Its annual grant program supports U.S.-based Jewish agencies serving the Jewish and general communities of Indianapolis, as well as organizations providing support for Jews in need overseas. The Federation also describes Jewish Family Services as providing multi-generational services for families and older adults, including Holocaust survivor outreach, food and household assistance, counseling, case management, economic assistance, and transportation services. Its engagement programming serves people of different ages and connects them with the Jewish community.
Examples of grantees illustrate the range of organizations receiving support. Hasten Hebrew Academy of Indianapolis describes its mission as educating early childhood, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school students. Eskenazi Health Foundation says it provides strategic guidance and philanthropic resources to support a vital, healthy Indianapolis community. The Anti-Defamation League describes its mission as combating antisemitism and other forms of hate and securing justice and fair treatment for all.
The Federation also offers academic, camp, and Israel scholarships and grants to individuals, supported by donor-established endowed funds. Its website distinguishes need-based grants, which require additional documentation, from merit-based scholarships.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the Federation reported 72 grants totaling $4,013,209. Grants ranged from $5,120 to $692,195, with a median award of $20,000. The largest grants included $692,195 to Jewish Community Center in Indianapolis, $464,809 to Jewish Federations of North America, and $319,250 to Jewish Community Relations Council in Indianapolis. Other notable awards included $309,777 to Hasten Hebrew Academy of Indianapolis, $255,500 to Goldman Union Camp Institute, and $120,260 to Hillel Foundation at Indiana University.
The filing describes an annual planning and allocations process overseen by a committee. Organizations receiving planning and allocation grants are required to complete a formal annual process and submit their mission, a description of key programs, a financial performance summary for the prior year, and a budget for the next year. The Federation’s filing says it grants funds to U.S. organizations; U.S. 501(c)(3) grantees may in turn support foreign beneficiaries.
The Federation’s individual scholarship and grant programs have separate application requirements. For example, the camp grant pages describe need-based awards for eligible Greater Indianapolis community members and a committee review for the Rothbard family program. These awards support individuals’ camp participation, rather than grants to outside organizations. The website lists March 1 application deadlines for academic and camp programs; those dates have passed for 2026.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Helen Kurlander Goldstein as President; Dan Cantor as Treasurer; Gigi Marks Felsher as Secretary; and Greg Maurer, Larry Turow, Miriam Dant, and Bradley Gershman as Vice Presidents. It also lists Barry Wormser as Board Member and Assistant Officer, Janine Shapiro as Co-Chair Campaign 2024, and Leslie Rubin as Immediate Past President.
Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis Inc is led by Marc Swatez, Executive Vice President & CEO on every filing since 2022; 3 of 92 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Marc Swatez
Executive Vice President & CEO
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$214K (2022) → $272K (2024)
Helen Kurlander Goldstein
President
Vice President → Vice President & President, 2023
Vice President & President → President, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Danette Alles
CFO
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$90K (2023) → $111K (2024)
Rebecca Schalit-Newman
Chief Development Officer
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$135K (2024)
Dan Cantor
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Leventhal
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Levy
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barry Kroot
Board Member
Secretary → Secretary & Board Member, 2023
Secretary & Board Member → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barry Wormser
Board Member & Assistant Officer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Benton Marks
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beth Klapper
Board Member
Immediate Past President → Immediate Past President & Board Member, 2023
Immediate Past President & Board Member → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bradley Bell
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bradley Gershman
Vice President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Frank
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Claudette Einhorn
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia Yosha-Snyder
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Barrett
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Klapper
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Kleiman
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Vonnegut-Gabovitch
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Diane Lutz
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edward Gabovitch
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elan Daniel
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elliot Gold
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily Gurwitz
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Ratner
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erica Abrams
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Estelle Nelson
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gerald Kraft
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gigi Marks Felsher
Secretary
Board Member & Interim CEO → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Maurer
Vice President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hart Hasten
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Herbert Simon
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jack Cotlar
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Schwarz
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jamie Ratner Rich
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janie Maurer
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Schwartz
Board Member
Co-Chair Campaign → Co-Chair Campaign & Board Member, 2023
Co-Chair Campaign & Board Member → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jerry Litwack
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Abrams
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jon Shapiro
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Cohen
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Rothbaum
Board Member
Co-Chair Campaign → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katy Cantor
Board Member
Board Member & Interim CEO → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Krulewitch
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Larry Turow
Vice President
Co-Chair Campaign → Co-Chair Campaign & Board Member, 2023
Co-Chair Campaign & Board Member → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Suriel
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leo Grabovsky
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leonard Gurin
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Katz
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Rubin
Immediate Past President
President → President & Immediate Past President, 2023
President & Immediate Past President → Immediate Past President, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Livia Russell
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marcy Ekhaus
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marina Grabovsky
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Martin Kroot
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Tobe
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Megan Maurer
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Mervis
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Mickey Maurer
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Rothbaum
Board Member
Board Member → Co-Chair Campaign, 2023
Co-Chair Campaign → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Rubin
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Miriam Dant
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Miriam Gettinger
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Murray Firestone
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Offer Korin
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Kraft
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rabbi Abraham Grossbaum
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Gershman
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Simon
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Leventhal
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Schloss
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rosalie Gussow
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandy Nachlis
Co-Chair Campaign
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sara Weinberger
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shari Lipp-Levine
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sheila Greenwald
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sheldon Hirst
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stacy Segal
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stanley Talesnick
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Klapper
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Rockafellow
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Walter E Wolf Jr.
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elyssa DiRaddo
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Evan Lubline
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janine Shapiro
Co-Chair Campaign
Board Member → Co-Chair Campaign, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Martin Weiss
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Korin
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Reva Weiss
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emma Law-Oppman
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hannah Herman - Gazdacka
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Mordoh
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Molly Tavel-Kaback
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (124)
- Former: Barbara Herman (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Benjamin Sendrow (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Debbie Pelletiere-Blatt (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Helaine Herman (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jeff Sondhelm (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Marci Price (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Marshal Kahn (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Brenda Freedman (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Brent Epstein (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Erica Eck Crowell (2022) — CFO
- Former: Ernie Lorch (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Jennifer Berday (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Joe Ofengender (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Josh Lodolo (2022) — Planned Giving & Endowment Senior Director
- Former: Marcia Goldstein (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Martin Wiess (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Monica Rosenfeld (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Reva Wiess (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Steve Harms (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Abrams Erica (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Abrams John (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Barrett David (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Bell Bradley (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Berday Jennifer (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Cotlar Jack (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Crowell Erica Eck (2020–2021) — CFO
- Former: Dant Miriam (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Einhorn Claudette (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Ekhaus Marcy (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Epstein Brent (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Felsher Gigi Marks (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Firestone Murray (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Freedman Brenda (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Gabovitch Edward (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Gershman Bradley (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Gershman Rachel (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Gold Elliot (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Grabovisky Leo (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Grant Debra Barton (2020–2021) — Former Executive Vice President & CEO
- Former: Greenwald Sheila (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Grossbaum Rabbi Abraham (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Gurin Leonard (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Gussow Rosalie (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Hasten Hart (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Herman Barbara (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Hirst Sheldon (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Klapper Beth (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Klapper David (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Klapper Stephen (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Kleiman David (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Klotz Jeremy (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Korin Michelle (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Korin Offer (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Kraft Gerald (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Kraft Paul (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Kroot Barry (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Kroot Martin (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Krulewitch Kevin (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Kurlander Goldstein Helen (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Leventhal Barbara (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Leventhal Richard (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Levy Barbara (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Lipp-Levine Shari (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Litwack Jerry (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Lodolo Josh (2020–2021) — Planned Giving & Endowment Senior Director
- Former: Lorch Ernie (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Lutz Diane (2020–2021) — Honorary Member
- Former: Marks Benton (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Maurer Janie (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Maurer Megan (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Maurer Michael (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Mervis Michael (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Nachlis Sandy (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Nelson Estelle (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Ofengender Joe (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Pelletiere-Blatt Debbie (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Price Marci (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Ratner Eric (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Ratner Rich Jamie (2020–2021) — Board Member & Assistant Officer
- Former: Reiter Nancy (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Rockafellow Susan (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Rosenfeld Monica (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Rothbaum Karen (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Rubin Leslie (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Rubin Michael (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Russell Livia (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Sandock Paul (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Schloss Robert (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Schwartz Jennifer (2020–2021) — Co-Chair Campaign
- Former: Schwarz James (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Segal Stacy (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Sendrow Benjamin (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Simon Herbert (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Simon Rachel (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Sondhelm Jeff (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Talesnick Stanley (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Tobe Matthew (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Turow Larry (2020–2021) — Co-Chair Campaign
- Former: Vonnegut-Gabovitch David (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Weiss Reva (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Wolf Jr Walter E. (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Wormser Barry (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Yosha-Snyder Cynthia (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Cantor Katy (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Cohen Karen (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Daniel Elan (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Gurwitz Emily (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Harms Steve (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Katz Leslie (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Shapiro Jon (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Suriel Lauren (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Weinberger Sara (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Weiss Martin (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Batler Jill (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Cohen Charles (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Failer Judy (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Friedman Andie (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Girson Aaron (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Leeds Caroline (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Mark Jacob (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Maurer Linda (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Miroff Drew (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Modianobrian (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Paul Eloise (2020) — Board Member
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 $272K, to Marc Swatez (Executive Vice President/CEO). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis Inc
How much does Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis Inc give each year?
Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis Inc gave $4.0M across 72 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $3.5M across 67 grants.
What is Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis Inc's typical grant size?
Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis Inc's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $55,739, across 72 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis Inc that year got $24K on average.
Where does Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis Inc give grants?
Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis Inc gives mostly in Indiana: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Indianapolis, IN (32 grants), New York, NY (7 grants), Carmel, IN (3 grants) and Dallas, TX (2 grants).
Does Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 72 grants with a stated purpose on Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Jewish Community" (34 grants), "Program Support" (26 grants) and "Local Community" (11 grants).
Who are Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis Inc's largest grantees?
Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Jewish Community Center ($692,195), Jewish Federations of North America ($464,809) and Jewish Community Relations Council ($319,250), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis Inc?
Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis Inc reported $108.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $8.4M.
What does Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis Inc fund?
The Federation’s mission is to promote a vibrant, engaged, inclusive, and sustainable Jewish community by serving as its central philanthropic, planning, community engagement, and unifying partner. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis Inc?
For planning and allocation grants, organizations must take part in the Federation’s annual formal process and submit the materials described above. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis Inc's EIN?
Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-0888017. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 4, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/jewish-federation-of-greater-indianapolis-inc-morg_acc8c3942c78464bbfa59c670d7a991c
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