Jewish Federation of Greater
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$10.3M
-8.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$42K
+35.4% YoY
Grant Count
2
+100.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$21K
-32.3% YoY
About Jewish Federation of Greater
Based on IRS filings
Jewish Federation of Greater is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SANTA BARBARA, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $10.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $42K. Net investment income was $143K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $10,335,203 | $11,267,880 | $7,959,287 |
| Revenue | $1,670,513 | $2,940,587 | $1,548,847 |
| Expenses | $2,129,889 | $1,543,288 | $1,761,791 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $143,060 | $-927 | $-9,918 |
| 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 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Jewish Fed of N America ($25,370), Ucsb Hillel ($16,870).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UCSB HILLEL GOLETA, CA | SCHOLARSHIPS AND ALLOCATION | $16,870 |
| JEWISH FED OF N AMERICA NEW YORK, NY | OVERSEAS AND BIRTHRITE ALLOCATION | $25,370 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERIC BERG | PRESIDENT | 4 | — |
| JASON EBIN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL HOLLAND | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LAUREN KATZ | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| JEFF MINTZ | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| DEBORAH SAMUEL | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JILLIAN WITTMAN | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| RON ZONEN | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| RON CERF | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JENNIFER STEINWURTZEL | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CYNTHIA SILVERMAN | CEO | 40 | $162,748 |
| DOUG WEINSTEIN | EXECUTIVE CHEF | 40 | $100,847 |
| SAMANTHA SILVERMAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $105,101 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jewish Federation of Greater?
Jewish Federation of Greater is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SANTA BARBARA, CA. It holds $10.3M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Jewish Federation of Greater?
As of 2024, Jewish Federation of Greater holds $10.3M in total assets with $1.7M in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $42K in 2024.
Where does Jewish Federation of Greater operate?
Jewish Federation of Greater has awarded grants in California, New York.
What size grants does Jewish Federation of Greater award?
In 2024, Jewish Federation of Greater awarded 2 grants totaling $42K — an average of about $21K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Jewish Federation of Greater's EIN?
Jewish Federation of Greater's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7354759. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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