Jewish Federation of Greater Portland
The Jewish Federation of Greater Portland is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Tigard, Oregon. Founded in 1920, the Federation serves as the central support system for the Jewish community in the Portland metropolitan area. The organization operates as a community foundation and federated giving program, coordinating philanthropic efforts and community services across multiple focus areas.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$15.1M
+70.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.6M
+74.3% YoY
Grant Count
31
+29.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$117K
+34.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To assure the building and strengthening of the Jewish community locally, nationally, overseas and in Israel, in accordance with Jewish values.
The Federation's work encompasses four primary focus areas:
- Building Community: Leading, building, strengthening and renewing a dynamic local Jewish community while representing its interests and concerns
- Supporting Those in Need: Ensuring members of the local Jewish community facing difficult times, crisis, or hardship can access assistance
- Jewish Life and Learning: Supporting and strengthening vibrant Jewish community through cultural and educational offerings, including the Root and Branch initiative—an adult Jewish learning and community-building program led by Dr. Yosef Rosen, Director of Jewish Life and Learning
- Israel and Overseas: Extending support to vulnerable Jews in Israel and the Former Soviet Union while actively supporting the Jewish homeland
Grantmaking
The Federation distributes grants to support its mission areas. Based on recent fiscal year data, the organization awarded approximately $6.2 million in grants. Typical grant awards range from $5,200 to $2,089,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Federation's grantmaking focuses primarily on Oregon, with additional support directed to New York and Washington. The organization serves the Greater Portland area and extends support internationally to Israel and the Former Soviet Union.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Fiscal Year (2024):
- Total Assets: $15,133,470
- Total Revenues: $11,698,923
- Total Expenses: $8,180,004
- Total Giving: $6,245,121
- Employees: 12
The organization received a historic bequest from Marvin Harris that contributed significantly to fundraising totals in the 2023-2024 fiscal year.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $15,133,470 | $8,894,069 | $9,102,534 |
| Revenue | $11,698,923 | $3,755,994 | $5,160,682 |
| Expenses | $8,180,004 | $3,988,209 | $4,360,514 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $274,175 | $113,475 | $149,412 |
| 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
138 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Marc Blattner: President and CEO
- Ben Winkleblack: Chief Financial Officer
- Dr. Yosef Rosen: Director of Jewish Life and Learning
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARC N BLATTNER | Pres, Sec & CEO | 40 | $289,075 |
| BOB HORENSTEIN | CHIEF COMM OFFICER | 40 | $112,000 |
| BEN WINKELBLACK | CFO | 40 | $103,500 |
| MINDY ZEITZER | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| SIMON GOTTHEINER | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| JACK BIRNBACH | CAMPAIGN CO-CHR | 1 | — |
| LESLIE BEARD | CAMPAIGN CO-CHR | 1 | — |
| RICHARD MEYER | ALLOCATIONS CHR | 1 | — |
| CRAIG BERNE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SARAH ROSENBERG BROWN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JODI FRIED | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LES GUTFREUND | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| HANK KAPLAN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| STUART KIRSCHNER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ELISE BRICKNER-SCHULZ | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LAUREN GOLDSTEIN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| GREG RETSINAS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DIANE RANKIN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JESSICA ZUTZ HILBERT | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JEFFREY WEITZ | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In 2023-2024, the Federation mobilized the community in response to the October 7 events, transforming grief into solidarity and support. Key initiatives included:
Implementation of recommendations from a Jewish community study
Launch of the Israel Emergency Fund
Two special campaigns addressing community study recommendations and security enhancements at Jewish institutions across the state
Fundraising that exceeded $11.8 million through the generosity of thousands of contributors
The organization maintains a Four-Star rating reflecting strong accountability, transparency, and financial management.
Subject 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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