Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City
The Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City is a 501(c)(3) public charity based in Overland Park, Kansas. Founded in 1933, the organization mobilizes generosity to sustain Jewish life by raising and allocating funds to support Jewish programs and initiatives. The Federation partners with more than 20 agencies and synagogues in Kansas City and works with a network of nearly 150 Jewish Federations in North America to serve Jewish communities locally, in Israel, and worldwide.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$38.7M
+3.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.7M
-1.9% YoY
Grant Count
25
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$186K
-1.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Jewish Federation works to sustain and enhance Jewish life at home and around the world. The organization raises and allocates more than $5 million annually to support more than 80 Jewish programs and initiatives.
The Federation organizes its work around five primary program categories:
- Safety Net Services — Supporting those in need with life-saving services
- Youth and Family Services — Programs serving families and young people
- Senior Adult Services — Programs for older adults in the community
- Jewish Identity and Education — Connecting people of all ages to their Judaism
- Israel & Overseas — Supporting Jewish communities internationally
The Federation also provides leadership development and community engagement programs that strengthen ties with Israel and the broader Jewish and general community.
Grantmaking
The Jewish Federation distributes grants to partner organizations and initiatives across its five program areas. Recent grant activity includes:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Jewish Federation's grantmaking focuses primarily on Kansas, Missouri, and Illinois, with significant support directed to Israel and overseas Jewish communities through partnerships with national Jewish organizations.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $38,749,575
- Total Revenues: $7,547,999
- Total Expenses: $8,123,269
- Total Liabilities: $2,930,000
- Staff: 33 employees
- Annual Giving: More than $5 million
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $38,749,575 | $37,329,919 | $33,321,888 |
| Revenue | $7,547,999 | $6,259,030 | $8,067,302 |
| Expenses | $8,123,269 | $7,869,563 | $8,164,927 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $-1,664 | $-1,070,553 | $307,449 |
| 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
134 grants across all recorded years
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MRS BETH K LISS | CHAIR | 10 | — |
| MRS AMANDA K MORGAN | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR | 2 | — |
| MR MICHAEL FINEMAN | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| MS ERIN BERGER | VICE CHAIR ALLOCATIONS | 2 | — |
| MRS AMANDA PALAN | VICE CHAIR AT LARGE | 2 | — |
| BARRY KASEFF | VICE CHAIR - ISRAEL & OVER | 2 | — |
| MS BARBARA BLOCH | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| MRS SONDRA E FRIEDMAN | CHAIR ELECT / VC FRD | 2 | — |
| MR JEREMY ANTES | CAMPAIGN CHAIR | 2 | — |
| MS MICHELLE GOLDSMITH | CHAIR APPOINTEE | 2 | — |
| MS TRACY SHAFTON | CHAIR APPOINTEE | 2 | — |
| MS SARAH BEREN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MRS MOLLIE BERENBOM | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MR JERALD ENSLEIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MRS LYNN INTRATER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MR NEIL MILLER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MS MADDIE REICHES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MS LISA RUBEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MS CATHERINE SINGER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MR JOSH SOSLAND | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MR LOUIS STEIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MR VICTOR WISHNA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MR DEREK GALE | VP & CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 40 | $148,208 |
| MS MARY STRATMAN | VP & CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $114,321 |
| MR JAY LEWIS | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | $277,911 |
| MR CHUCK GREEN | DIRECTOR, COMMUNITY SECURITY | 40 | $132,409 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Federation celebrated a record $5.6 million campaign in 2025, demonstrating strong community support for its mission. The organization continues to honor community leaders and programs through its annual celebration events and maintains active engagement with the Kansas City Jewish community through various volunteer and committee opportunities.
Jewish Federation honors community leaders and programs at Annual CelebrationSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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