Jewish Federation of Greater
The Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta is one of the largest Jewish community organizations in the Southeastern United States. Founded in 1905, it operates as a comprehensive community-building organization that extends beyond traditional fundraising to serve as a central hub for Jewish life in the region. The organization is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, with offices at The Selig Center (1440 Spring Street, NW) and 6120 Powers Ferry Road NW.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$380.8M
-6.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$60.7M
+51.4% YoY
Grant Count
355
+6.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$171K
+42.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: The Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta cares for, connects, and strengthens the Jewish community throughout Greater Atlanta, Israel, and the world.
Primary Focus Areas:
Ensuring a Jewish Future — The Federation's core program area emphasizes instilling Jewish people with knowledge of and passion for their heritage through:
- Jewish educational experiences for youth and adults
- Immersive experiences including Jewish overnight summer camp and peer trips to Israel
- Support for Jewish life on Georgia college campuses
- Engagement of interfaith families
- New gateways for involvement in Jewish life
- Connection to Israel, its people, and land
- Foundation-building in Jewish heritage for Israeli and Russian youth
Community Care & Support — Providing residential and rehabilitative care, hunger relief coordination, and support for vulnerable populations
Security & Protection — Community security coordination and funding for organizational security personnel
Engagement & Identity Building — Creating meaningful experiences and fostering Jewish identity across all life stages
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$180 to $60,000 (varies by program)
Grant Types
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
- Primary: Metro Atlanta and Greater Atlanta region
- Secondary: Israel
- Tertiary: Worldwide Jewish communities, with specific focus on Former Soviet Union Jewish populations and Ukraine
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year 2024:
- Total Assets: $380,783,847
- Total Revenue: $90,122,802
- Total Expenses: $136,724,704
- Total Liabilities: $68,600,000
- Annual Giving: $123,308,026
Organization Structure:
- Operates a donor-advised fund through which donors can direct distribution or investment of funds
- Staff: 79 employees
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $380,783,847 | $408,471,528 | $411,141,085 |
| Revenue | $90,122,802 | $63,559,515 | $135,242,978 |
| Expenses | $136,724,704 | $54,462,920 | $56,904,579 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $15,107,225 | $12,765,937 | $-5,582,957 |
| 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
2 open opportunities from Jewish Federation of Greater
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LYNN REDD | GOVERNANCE CHAIR | 4 | — |
| ISAAC FRANK | STRATEGIC PLANNING CHAIR | 4 | — |
| MATT BRONFMAN | IMMEDIATE PAST BOARD CHAIR | 4 | — |
| MARK SILBERMAN | COUNCIL OF LIFETIME TRUSTEES REPRESENTATIVE | 1 | — |
| STEVEN CADRANEL | ATLANTA JEWISH FOUNDATION CHAIR | 4 | — |
| SETH GREENBERG | CAMPAIGN CHAIR | 4 | — |
| DARA GRANT | COMMUNITY PLANNING IMPACT CHAIR | 4 | — |
| ADAM KAZINEC | NEXT GEN CHAIR | 4 | — |
| DEBORAH JACOBS | WOMEN'S PHILANTHROPY PRESIDENT | 4 | — |
| TED BLUM | AT LARGE | 1 | — |
| STACEY FISHER | AT LARGE | 1 | — |
| ABBEY FLAUM | AT LARGE | 1 | — |
| MARC GARY | AT LARGE | 1 | — |
| CAREY GUGGENHEIM | AT LARGE | 1 | — |
| ELI KERZNER | AT LARGE | 1 | — |
| JENNIFER KORACH | AT LARGE | 1 | — |
| CRAIG KORNBLUM | AT LARGE | 1 | — |
| DEBBIE LEVINSON | AT LARGE | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL MERLIN | AT LARGE | 1 | — |
| BETH PARADIES | AT LARGE | 1 | — |
| MARK ROTHBERG | AT LARGE | 1 | — |
| MARK SATISKY | AT LARGE | 1 | — |
| COLBY SCHWARTZ | AT LARGE | 1 | — |
| MINDY SHOULBERG | AT LARGE | 1 | — |
| DAVID SIEGEL | AT LARGE | 1 | — |
| MICHELLE SIMON | AT LARGE | 1 | — |
| TAMAR STERN | AT LARGE | 1 | — |
| ROBIN SYSLER | AT LARGE | 1 | — |
| KEN WINKLER | AT LARGE | 1 | — |
| AVERY KASTIN | AT LARGE | 1 | — |
| BETH AROGETI | CHAIR | 4 | — |
| DEBBIE KUNIANSKY | VICE CHAIR | 4 | — |
| MICHAEL KOGON | SECRETARY | 4 | — |
| LISA HAYNOR | TREASURER | 4 | — |
| ERIC ROBBINS | PRESIDENT AND CEO | 50 | $469,018 |
| TIM HEMPHILL | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 50 | $195,887 |
| RENEE KUTNER | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 50 | $215,321 |
| RICHARD WALTER | CHIEF OF PROGRAMS AND GRANTMAKING | 50 | $194,575 |
| MARSHA HURWITZ | VICE PRESIDENT, MAJOR GIFTS | 50 | $211,706 |
| IKEPO TALABI | CONTROLLER | 50 | $149,001 |
| ROBERT MANN | CHIEF PHILANTHROPY OFFICER | 50 | $139,224 |
| JORI MENDEL | CHIEF FOUNDATION OFFICER (~9/2023) | 50 | $136,672 |
| JOEL ASHNER | MAJOR GIFTS OFFICER | 50 | $134,309 |
| ANGELA POSNER | ASSISTANT CONTROLLER | 50 | $133,472 |
Contact Information
- Main Office: Atlanta, GA
- Phone: 404-873-1661
- Website: https://jewishatlanta.org
- Grant Information: https://jewishatlanta.org/initiative/all-available-grants/
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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