Jewish Federation of Greater Orange County Inc
Since 1977, the Jewish Federation of Greater Orange County has been working to build a strong jewish community that enriches peoples lives, helps those in need, and embraces all jewish families. With member support, our recipient organizations in Orange county help thousands of people here at home and through the jewish federations of North America, aid jewish communities at risk in israel and around the world.
Jewish Federation of Greater Orange County Inc at a glance
In short: Jewish Federation of Greater Orange County Inc gave $111K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $37K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $111,201
- +5.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $37,067
- -29.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $32,354
- Total assets
- $6,191,393
- +5.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Jewish Federation of Greater Orange County Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish Family Services ($72K). Together the top 3 received $111K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 7 grants of 13 (54%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Jewish Federation of Greater Orange County Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $105K (2023) to $151K (2020). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $111K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Family Services Middletown, NY | — | $72,000 |
| Jewish Federations of North America New York, NY | Endowment Allocation | $32,354 |
| Newburg Jewish Community Center Newburgh, NY | — | $6,847 |
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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 | $6,191,393 | $713,988 | $506,709 | $111,201 | 3 | $327,965 |
| 2023 | $5,856,094 | $975,864 | $499,422 | $104,992 | 2 | $274,805 |
| 2022 | $5,029,307 | $791,663 | $675,670 | $111,994 | 2 | $255,866 |
| 2021 | $5,661,408 | $880,626 | $623,841 | $111,029 | 2 | $218,946 |
| 2020 | $5,034,456 | $748,991 | $550,043 | $150,997 | 4 | $223,781 |
About Jewish Federation of Greater Orange County Inc
Based on IRS filings
Jewish Federation of Greater Orange County Inc is a public charity, based in Newburgh, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $111K. Net investment income was $328K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Jewish Federation of Greater Orange County Inc is led by Rissa Cutler, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 16 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rissa Cutler
President
1st Vice President → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Abbe Distelburger
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Betty Grossman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Davida Kossar
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gay Miller
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Irving Kadesh
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Herzog
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Green
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven Rubinsky
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Frederick
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janet Kass
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rachelle Harmer
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Debra Metzner
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wendy Cedar
Executive Di
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$45K (2021) → $82K (2024)
Jeffrey Harmer
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diana Rowe
Trsutee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (19)
- Former: Ronit Mayerson (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Adria Gross (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: David Rider (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Harvey Kallus (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Jeffrey Rubin (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Leah Hartigan (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Susan Notar (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: William Cieplinski (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Michael Melasky (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Nancy Gross (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Carla Wise (2020) — Honorary Trustee
- Former: Connie Littman (2020) — Honorary Trustee
- Former: Gail Oliver (2020) — Honorary Trustee
- Former: Joe Birnbaum (2020) — Honorary Trustee
- Former: Jonah Mandelbaum (2020) — Honorary Trustee
- Former: Marsha Sobel (2020) — Honorary Trustee
- Former: Mona Reiger (2020) — Honorary Trustee
- Former: Rabbi Rachel Rubenstein (2020) — Executive Director
- Former: Raena Korenman (2020) — Honorary Trustee
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 $82K, to Wendy Cedar (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Jewish Federation of Greater Orange County Inc
How much does Jewish Federation of Greater Orange County Inc give each year?
Jewish Federation of Greater Orange County Inc gave $111K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $105K across 2 grants.
What is Jewish Federation of Greater Orange County Inc's typical grant size?
Jewish Federation of Greater Orange County Inc's median grant in 2024 was $32,354, and its average grant was $37,067, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Jewish Federation of Greater Orange County Inc give grants?
Jewish Federation of Greater Orange County Inc gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
How large is Jewish Federation of Greater Orange County Inc?
Jewish Federation of Greater Orange County Inc reported $6.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $714K.
What is Jewish Federation of Greater Orange County Inc's EIN?
Jewish Federation of Greater Orange County Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 14-1584342. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
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 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 31, 2023)
- 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 January 17, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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