Jewish Federation of Greater
The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia (EIN: 23-1500085) is a major Jewish communal organization established in 1901, serving as the central philanthropic and volunteer address for Greater Philadelphia's Jewish community. Based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the organization operates as a 501(c)(3) public charity with approximately 75-103 employees. The Federation functions as a convener, fundraiser, and funder for dozens of local, national, Israeli, and overseas Jewish programs.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$476.4M
+12.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$33.8M
+35.3% YoY
Grant Count
275
+7.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$123K
+25.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia's mission is to mobilize financial and volunteer resources to address the community's most critical priorities in Greater Philadelphia, in Israel, and around the world.
The organization operates around three primary pillars:
Serving Vulnerable Populations (Safety Net) The Federation funds services meeting basic needs of vulnerable community members of all ages. This includes nutritional support, grants for critical needs, services enabling people with disabilities to reach their full potential, and a wide array of services helping older adults age safely and live with dignity in their own homes.
Promoting Jewish Life and Learning (Jewish Continuity) Supporting education and strengthening Jewish continuity for the community.
Facilitating Community Engagement Acting as a convener and partner for community-wide initiatives.
Recent focus areas also include combating antisemitism and enhancing security for Jewish institutions.
Grantmaking
Grants range from $1,000 to $1.1 million, with typical awards between $5,050 and $11,444,038.
Grant Range
$500 to $1,103,000+
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
- Greater Philadelphia region (Philadelphia, Bucks, Chester, Montgomery, and Delaware counties)
- Israel
- Global Jewish communities
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (FY2024)
- Total assets: $476,351,804
- Total revenue: $73 million
- Total expenses: $54.8 million
- Total liabilities: $83.5 million
Assets & Revenue (FY2023)
- Total assets: $424,335,793
- Total revenues: $69,777,122
- Total expenses: $44,619,092
Operational Efficiency The organization operates with high efficiency, spending approximately 12 cents per dollar on operations.
Donor-Advised Funds The organization maintains a donor-advised fund through which donors can direct the distribution or investment of funds.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $476,351,804 | $424,335,793 | $389,873,664 |
| Revenue | $73,033,283 | $69,777,122 | $61,548,703 |
| Expenses | $54,768,768 | $44,619,092 | $51,726,509 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $18,338,213 | $24,452,395 | $18,084,422 |
| 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
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
12 open opportunities from Jewish Federation of Greater
Bernard and Etta Weinberg Fund
JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Camp Scholarships
JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Center to Combat Antisemitism Microgrants
JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL BALABAN | PRESIDENT & CEO | 45 | $477,866 |
| MICHAEL MARKMAN | BOARD CHAIR | 5 | — |
| DAVID ADELMAN | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| GAIL NORRY | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| DAVID G GOLD | TREASURER | 5 | — |
| RICHARD J GREEN | SECRETARY, SENIOR VICE-CHAIR | 5 | — |
| SUSANNA LACHS ADLER | VICE-CHAIR | 5 | — |
| MARK FISHMAN | VICE-CHAIR | 5 | — |
| HOLLY NELSON | VICE-CHAIR | 5 | — |
| TONY SCHNEIDER | VICE-CHAIR | 5 | — |
| AMIR GOLDMAN | VICE-CHAIR | 5 | — |
| MICHELE S LEVIN | VICE-CHAIR | 5 | — |
| ANDREW CHERRY | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| HARRIS DEVOR | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| MINDY FORTIN | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| BILL GLAZER | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| TRACY H GORDON | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| MICHAEL HELLER | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| MARGIE HONICKMAN | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| ADAM LAVER | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| SAM MENAGED | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| LYN NEFF | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| BERNARD NEWMAN | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| CAROLYN SALIGMAN | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| SHERRIE SAVETT | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| SUSAN SCHWARTZ | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| MITCH STERLING | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| DANIELLE WEISS | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| ANDREW YAFFE | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| LIVI DICARO | SENIOR CHIEF, FINANCE & OPERATIONS | 45 | $319,804 |
| MELISSA GABILLON | CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER | 45 | $200,021 |
| JEFFREY LASDAY | SENIOR CHIEF OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS | 45 | $245,499 |
| RAQUEL ROMIROWSKY | CHIEF STRATEGY & IMPACT OFFICER | 45 | $214,074 |
| SARAH SOLOMON | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER | 45 | $273,888 |
| REBECCA ETTER | CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER | 45 | $158,214 |
| ROBERT QUATTRO | DIRECTOR OF IT | 45 | $186,942 |
| JENNIFER MOLISH BRIER | CHIEF PLANNED GIVING OFFICER | 45 | $160,580 |
| MARNI DAVIS | DIRECTOR WOMEN'S PHILANTHROPY | 45 | $152,232 |
| BRIAN GRALNICK THRU 7524 | DIR, CTR FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY | 45 | $151,506 |
| DANIEL LEVINE | SR DIR, FINANCE (THRU 11/12/24) | 45 | $147,874 |
Contact Information
- Phone: (215) 832-0500
- Fax: (215) 832-0510
- Email: info@jewishphilly.org
- Website: jewishphilly.org
- Address: 2 Commerce Square, 2001 Market Street, Suite 2300, Philadelphia, PA 19103
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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