Jewish Federation of Greater Portland
Jewish Federation of Greater Portland is a public charity based in Tigard, Oregon. Founded in 1920, it supports Jewish community life and services locally and also directs support to Israel and overseas. Its work includes community planning and engagement, Jewish education and culture, assistance for people in need, and support for partner organizations.
Jewish Federation of Greater Portland at a glance
In short: Jewish Federation of Greater Portland gave $1.9M across 33 grants in 2025 (avg $57K), mostly in Oregon. 30% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,884,213
- -48.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 33
- +6.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $57,097
- -51.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $16,000
- Total assets
- $14,772,884
- -2.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (10 of 33, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Oregon (69% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Jewish Federation of Greater Portland
- Contact
Mailing address: 9900 Sw Greenburg Rd Ste 220, Tigard, OR 97223
Phone: (503) 245-6219
Website: https://jewishportland.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jewish Federation of Greater Portland funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jewish Federations of North America ($391K). Together the top 10 received $1.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
142 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 86 grants of 142 (61%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Federation’s stated mission encompasses Jewish community-building locally, nationally, overseas, and in Israel. In 2025, 69% of its reported grant dollars went to recipients in Oregon, 25% to New York, 4% to California, 1% to Washington, and 1% to Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Jewish Federation of Greater Portland open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 10 of 33 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $16K; repeat grants $75K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $58K repeat.
- 55% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−8%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.6M (2019) to $3.6M (2024). In 2025 it made 33 grants totaling $1.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federations of North America New York, NY | General and Oversea Relief Services | $391,400 |
| Jewish Fam & Child Services Portland, OR | General Support, Chaplaincy | $257,600 |
| Mittleman Jewish Comm Ctr Portland, OR | General Support, Security | $183,000 |
| Portland Jewish Academy Portland, OR | General Support, Security | $158,000 |
| Oregon Hillel Eugene, OR | General, Programming, Security | $107,400 |
| Oregon Jewish Museum Portland, OR | General Support, Security | $86,300 |
| Maayan Torah Day School Portland, OR | Gen. Support, Preschool, Security | $78,550 |
| PEF Israel Endowment Funds Inc New York, NY | Children's Fund | $75,000 |
| Jewish Federation of LA Las Angeles, CA | General Support | $74,414 |
| Maimonides Jewish Day School Portland, OR | Gen. Support, Preschool, Security | $65,560 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The Federation’s 2023 filing states that its policy is to appropriate all investment earnings from the previous year for distribution to meet current needs.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,772,884 | $4,733,413 | $4,684,950 | $1,884,213 | 33 | $282,716 |
| 2024 | $15,133,470 | $11,698,923 | $8,180,004 | $3,623,858 | 31 | $274,175 |
| 2023 | $8,894,069 | $3,755,994 | $3,988,209 | $2,079,314 | 24 | $113,475 |
| 2022 | $9,102,534 | $5,160,682 | $4,360,514 | $2,047,137 | 24 | $149,412 |
| 2021 | $8,466,176 | $4,642,850 | $4,280,020 | $2,058,896 | 30 | $163,736 |
| 2020 | $7,686,784 | $3,991,111 | $4,428,641 | $2,204,745 | 29 | $104,599 |
| 2019 | $8,488,109 | $3,891,825 | $3,834,226 | $1,590,475 | 25 | $94,859 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Federation’s stated mission is “to assure the building and strengthening of the Jewish community locally, nationally, overseas and in Israel, in accordance with Jewish values.”
The Federation identifies community building, helping people in need, Jewish life and learning, and Israel and overseas support as areas of work. Its filing describes programs for community engagement and planning, including outreach to unaffiliated individuals, interfaith families, seniors, young adults, and newcomers, as well as needs assessments and coordination with local organizations.
Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. Portland Jewish Academy says it provides values-based education from infancy through eighth grade; an individual recipient Day School describes its work as Judaic and secular education for Jewish children; and Eastside Jewish Commons says it creates an inclusive community space for people to connect, learn, and grow. Other 2025 recipients included Jewish family and child services, community centers, Hillel organizations, a Jewish museum, and day and overnight camp organizations.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the Federation reported 33 grants totaling $1,884,213. Awards ranged from $5,250 to $391,400, with a median of $16,000. The Federation’s website describes an allocation model in which its Allocations Committee sets amounts for partner agencies based on priority areas, with agencies determining how to use block grants. It also describes a process involving site visits, review of informational and financial materials, questions, and deliberation among community volunteers. The Federation has also described providing funding to non-partner agencies.
Among the largest 2025 grants were $391,400 to Jewish Federations of North America for general and overseas relief services; $257,600 to Jewish Family and Child Services for general support and chaplaincy; $183,000 to Mittleman Jewish Community Center for general support and security; $158,000 to Portland Jewish Academy for general support and security; and $107,400 to Oregon Hillel for general support, programming, and security. Other notable awards included $86,300 to Oregon Jewish Museum, $78,550 to an individual recipient Day School, and $75,000 to PEF Israel Endowment Funds.
The website also describes Gather Grants, which reimburse eligible Jewish-identifying individuals, couples, friend groups, or families in the greater Portland area up to $180 after hosting an event that meets attendance requirements. Eligible events must include at least two families or six people from outside the host’s household. Lifecycle events, personal family gatherings, fundraisers, and ticketed events are excluded. This is a participant-facing program, distinct from the Federation’s grants to organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2025 filing include Marc N. Blattner, President, Secretary and CEO; Ben Winkleblack, CFO; Bob Horenstein, Chief Communications Officer; Mindy Zeitzer, Chair; Simon Gottheiner, Treasurer; Jack Birnbach and Leslie Beard, Campaign Co-Chairs; and Richard Meyer, Allocations Chair. Craig Berne and Jeffrey Robinson are listed as board members.
Jewish Federation of Greater Portland is led by Marc N. Blattner, President, Secretary & CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2019); 3 of 20 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Marc N. Blattner
President, Secretary & CEO
President & CEO → President, Secretary & CEO, 2024
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$250K (2019) → $294K (2025)
Mindy Zeitzer
Chair
Board Member → Chair Elect, 2022
Chair Elect → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Meyer
Allocations Chair
Board Member → Allocations Chair, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bob Horenstein
Chief Committee Officer
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$112K (2024) → $102K (2025)
Ben Winkleblack
CFO
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$108K (2025)
Hank Kaplan
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jack Birnbach
Campaign Co-Chr
Board Member → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Campaign Co-Chr, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Robinson
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Goldstein
Board Member
Chair → Past Chair, 2023
Past Chair → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Simon Gottheiner
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Beard
Campaign Co-Chr
Board Member → Campaign Co-Chr, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Les Gutfreund
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stuart Kischner
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Craig Berne
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Diane Rankin
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elise Brickner-Schulz
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Retsinas
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Doug Blauer
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Zutz-Hilbert
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rochelle Abitz
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (20)
- Former: Jessica Zutz Hilbert (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Sarah Rosenberg Brown (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Jodi Fried (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Jeffrey Weitz (2023–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Ben Winkelblack (2024) — CFO
- Former: Emily Benoit (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Ronnie Malka (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Eliana Temkin (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Alan Montrose (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Nicole Sacks (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Ed Tonkin (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Ted Nelson (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Karen Blauer (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Jim Meyer (2019–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Mark Zeitzer (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Rick Haselton (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Debbie Frank (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Marshal Spector (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Sharon Stern (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Cheryl Tonkin (2019) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $294K, to Marc N Blattner (Pres, Sec & CEO). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Jewish Federation of Greater Portland
How much does Jewish Federation of Greater Portland give each year?
Jewish Federation of Greater Portland gave $1.9M across 33 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $3.6M across 31 grants.
What is Jewish Federation of Greater Portland's typical grant size?
Jewish Federation of Greater Portland's median grant in 2025 was $16,000, and its average grant was $57,097, across 33 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jewish Federation of Greater Portland that year got $16K on average.
Where does Jewish Federation of Greater Portland give grants?
Jewish Federation of Greater Portland gives mostly in Oregon: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (25%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (18 grants), New York, NY (2 grants), Eugene, OR (2 grants) and Ashland, OR (2 grants).
Does Jewish Federation of Greater Portland give general operating support?
Yes: 55% of Jewish Federation of Greater Portland's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 33) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Security Grants" (5 grants) and "Security Grant" (3 grants).
Who are Jewish Federation of Greater Portland's largest grantees?
Jewish Federation of Greater Portland's largest 2025 grantees include Jewish Federations of North America ($391,400), Jewish Fam & Child Services ($257,600) and Mittleman Jewish Comm Ctr ($183,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Jewish Federation of Greater Portland?
Jewish Federation of Greater Portland reported $14.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.7M.
What does Jewish Federation of Greater Portland fund?
The Federation’s stated mission is “to assure the building and strengthening of the Jewish community locally, nationally, overseas and in Israel, in accordance with Jewish values.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jewish Federation of Greater Portland?
Jewish Federation of Greater Portland has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check jewishportland.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Jewish Federation of Greater Portland's EIN?
Jewish Federation of Greater Portland's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-0386825. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 1, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 16, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 17, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 25, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 22, 2024)
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