Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City
The Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City is a public charity based in Overland Park, Kansas. Formed in 1933, it raises and allocates funds to sustain and enhance Jewish life in Kansas City and around the world. Its website says it supports more than 80 Jewish programs and initiatives and partners with more than 20 Kansas City agencies and synagogues.
Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City at a glance
In short: Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City gave $4.7M across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $186K), mostly in Kansas. 4% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,659,954
- -1.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $186,398
- -1.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $38,000
- Total assets
- $38,749,575
- +3.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 4% first-time grantees (1 of 25, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Kansas (63% 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 Kansas City
- How to Apply
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For agency allocations, requests are reviewed through the Federation’s process for accredited agencies and must meet its guidelines and board priorities. The website also offers an individual application for Just Because Grants.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5801 West 115Th Street 201, Overland Park, KS 66211
Phone: (913) 327-8100
Website: https://jewishkansascity.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish Federations of North America ($1.6M). Together the top 10 received $4.0M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($433,200), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
134 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 78 grants of 134 (58%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 63% of grant dollars went to recipients in Kansas and 35% to recipients in New York; 1% went to recipients in Washington, DC. The filing reports 0% each for Missouri and Illinois. The Federation’s website says its work supports programs in Kansas City, Israel, and around the world.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City open to new grantees?
4%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 25 grantees (4%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $194K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $40K repeat.
- 88% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−4%). 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 $4.3M (2020) to $4.9M (2021). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $4.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federations of North America New York, NY | Collective National and Overseas Support | $1,623,030 |
| Jewish Family Services Overland Park, KS | Counseling, Elderly and Local Emergency Family Funding | $765,741 |
| Jewish Community Center Overland Park, KS | Special Needs Children and Child Care Programs | $550,599 |
| Jewish Community Campus Overland Park, KS | Security Cost Support | $519,964 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $433,200 |
| Village Shalom Overland Park, KS | Indigent Elderly Financial Assistance | $190,000 |
| University of Kansas - Hillel Lawrence, KS | Student Engagement and Leadership Development | $128,725 |
| Torah Learning Center Overland Park, KS | Kosher Meals on Wheels | $70,490 |
| Congregation Beth Shalom Overland Park, KS | Special needs children, day school support, & preschool grants | $63,314 |
| Midwest Center for Holocaust Education Overland Park, KS | Teacher Education & School Outreach | $54,150 |
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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 | $38,749,575 | $7,547,999 | $8,123,269 | $4,659,954 | 25 | $-1,664 |
| 2023 | $37,329,919 | $6,259,030 | $7,869,563 | $4,750,171 | 25 | $-1,070,553 |
| 2022 | $33,321,888 | $8,067,302 | $8,164,927 | $4,788,120 | 26 | $307,449 |
| 2021 | $36,416,365 | $8,590,723 | $7,634,995 | $4,858,619 | 27 | $12,265 |
| 2020 | $33,290,589 | $6,944,179 | $7,008,305 | $4,251,335 | 31 | $-1,582,771 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Federation’s mission is “to sustain and enhance Jewish life at home and around the world.” Its website describes a broader vision of inspiring generosity, improving lives, and strengthening community within a framework of Jewish values.
The filing identifies five funding categories: safety-net services; youth and family services; senior adult services; Jewish identity and education; and Israel and overseas. It also describes leadership and development and other engagement programs that benefit the local Jewish community and strengthen ties with Israel and the broader Jewish and general community.
Examples of organizations receiving support in 2024 illustrate the range of funded work. Jewish Family Services, which received $765,741, says its mission is to support Jewish and general communities through programs and services for individuals and families facing life’s challenges. An individual recipient Hebrew Academy, which received $433,200, describes itself as a K–12 independent Jewish day school supporting students’ emotional, spiritual, academic, and physical growth. Village Shalom, which received $190,000, describes its work as nurturing the well-being of people served in a Jewish-sponsored continuing-care retirement community. The Midwest Center for Holocaust Education, which received $54,150, says it promotes remembrance, research, and education concerning the Holocaust. The Jewish Community Relations Bureau, which received $38,000, describes itself as an advocate against antisemitism and for justice.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the Federation reported 25 grants totaling $4,659,954. Awards ranged from $5,045 to $1,623,030, with a median grant of $38,000. Its largest grant was $1,623,030 to Jewish Federations of North America for collective national and overseas support. Other large awards included $765,741 to Jewish Family Services for counseling, elderly services, and local emergency family funding; $550,599 to the Jewish Community Center for special-needs children and child-care programs; and $519,964 to Jewish Community Campus for security cost support. An individual recipient Hebrew Academy received $433,200 for tuition assistance and a special-needs program.
The Federation’s filing says allocation guidelines and priorities are circulated to accredited agencies ahead of annual due dates. Staff review requests for alignment with the guidelines and board priorities; the Planning and Allocation Committee reviews requests and recommends allocations, and the board reviews and approves them. Award letters communicate any stipulations, and the committee maintains dialogue with agencies during the year to monitor program activity. The filing states that the Federation funds programs only with accredited agencies meeting board-set priorities and that there is no unrestricted funding.
Separately, the website describes Just Because Grants of up to $120 for groups to create grassroots Jewish experiences focused on building relationships across the community. The website invites individuals to apply and says Federation can provide brainstorming and guidance, but does not purchase supplies or run programs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Beth K. Liss as chair; Amanda K. Morgan as immediate past chair; Michael Fineman as treasurer; Erin Berger as vice chair, allocations; Amanda Palan as vice chair at large; Barry Kaseff as vice chair, Israel and overseas; Barbara Bloch as secretary; Sondra E. Friedman as chair elect and vice chair, fundraising; Jeremy Antes as campaign chair; and Michelle Goldsmith as chair appointee.
Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City is led by Jay Lewis, President & CEO on every filing since 2023; 4 of 26 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jay Lewis
President & CEO
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$114K (2023) → $278K (2024)
Beth K. Liss
Chair
Vice Chair At-Large → Vice Chair - Israel & Overseas, 2021
Vice Chair - Israel & Overseas → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy Antes
Campaign Chair
Treasurer → Vice Chair - Allocations, 2023
Vice Chair - Allocations → Campaign Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Goldsmith
Chair Appointee
Treasurer → Chair Appointee, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tracy Shafton
Chair Appointee
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chuck Green
Director & Community Security
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$124K (2020) → $132K (2024)
Jerald Enslein
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Catherine Singer
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Josh Sosland
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lynn Intrater
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mollie Berenbom
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Victor Wishna
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Ruben
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maddie Reiches
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Louis Stein
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Neil Miller
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Beren
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Derek Gale
Vice President & Chief Operating Officer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$110K (2020) → $148K (2024)
Mary Stratman
Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Vice President & Chief Financial Officer → Vice President & Cief Financial Officer, 2022
Vice President & Cief Financial Officer → Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$96K (2020) → $114K (2024)
Amanda K. Morgan
Immediate Past Chair
Campaign Co-Chair → Chair, 2021
Chair → Immediate Past Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Palan
Vice Chair at Large
Director → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → Vice Chair at Large, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Bloch
Secretary
Director → Vice Chair - Allocations, 2021
Vice Chair - Allocations → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sondra E. Friedman
Chair Elect & Vc Frd
Campaign Co-Chair → Frd Chair, 2023
Frd Chair → Chair Elect & Vc Frd, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barry Kaseff
Vice Chair - Israel & Over
Director → Vice Chair - Israel & Over, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erin Berger
Vice Chair Allocations
Director → Vice Chair Allocations, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Fineman
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (25)
- Former: Barbara J. Rogoff (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Josef Loeffler (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Karen D. Pack (2020–2023) — Jafi Representative
- Former: Matthew Siegel (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Patricia W. Uhlmann (2020–2023) — Jdc Representative
- Former: Hadas Moshonov-Cohavi (2023) — Vice Chair - Israel & Overseas
- Former: Hava Holzhauer (2023) — Interim CEO
- Former: Amy Shapiro (2020–2022) — Women's Philanthropy Chair
- Former: Carol A. Porter (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Helene Lotman (2020–2022) — President & CEO
- Former: Howard Weiner (2020–2022) — Campaign Co-Chair
- Former: Larry Silver (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Louis Dee Pack (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Michael Abrams (2020–2022) — Immediate Past Chair
- Former: Sandi Fried (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Stewart Koesten (2020–2022) — Vice Chair at Large
- Former: Daniel Scharf (2021–2022) — Chair Appointee
- Former: Ellen Portnoy (2021–2022) — Women's Senior Campaign Chair
- Former: Jeremy Applebaum (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Barbara M. Kovacs (2020) — Women's Philanthropy Chair
- Former: Eric Kaseff (2020) — Director
- Former: John Isenberg (2020) — Immediate Past Chair
- Former: Liz Hjalmarson (2020) — Director
- Former: Paul Himmelstein (2020) — Director
- Former: Steve W. Ruben (2020) — Director
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 $278K, to Mr Jay Lewis (President & CEO). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City
How much does Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City give each year?
Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City gave $4.7M across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $4.8M across 25 grants.
What is Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City's typical grant size?
Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City's median grant in 2024 was $38,000, and its average grant was $186,398, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City that year got $5K on average.
Where does Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City give grants?
Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City gives mostly in Kansas: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (35%). The most frequent recipient cities were Overland Park, KS (12 grants) and Lawrence, KS (2 grants).
Does Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City's largest grantees?
Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City's largest 2024 grantees include Jewish Federations of North America ($1,623,030), Jewish Family Services ($765,741) and Jewish Community Center ($550,599), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($433,200), which are not listed by name. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City?
Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City reported $38.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.5M.
What does Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City fund?
The Federation’s mission is “to sustain and enhance Jewish life at home and around the world.” Its website describes a broader vision of inspiring generosity, improving lives, and strengthening community within a framework of Jewish values. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City?
For agency allocations, requests are reviewed through the Federation’s process for accredited agencies and must meet its guidelines and board priorities. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City's EIN?
Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 44-0545913. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 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 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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