Jewish Federation of Howard County
THE MISSION OF THE FEDERATION IS TO SUPPORT AND SERVE THE HOWARD COUNTY JEWISH COMMUNITY, THE STATE OF ISRAEL, AND JEWS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. THE FEDERATION IS A DYNAMIC, INTEGRATING RESOURCE FOR ALL JEWISH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS AND INSTITUTIONS IN HOWARD COUNTY.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.8M
+23.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$84K
+132.0% YoY
Grant Count
2
+100.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$42K
+16.0% YoY
About Jewish Federation of Howard County
Based on IRS filings
Jewish Federation of Howard County is a nonprofit organization, based in COLUMBIA, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $84K. Net investment income was $26K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,822,783 | $1,474,076 | $1,459,263 |
| Revenue | $1,074,875 | $845,165 | $1,090,315 |
| Expenses | $1,033,614 | $896,069 | $923,594 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $26,480 | $4,364 | $11,141 |
| 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
4 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Jewish Agency for Israel- North American Council ($78,408), Temple Isaiah ($5,640).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| TEMPLE ISAIAH FULTON, MD | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,640 |
| JEWISH AGENCY FOR ISRAEL- NORTH AMERICAN COUNCIL NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $78,408 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RABBI GORDON FULLER | CHAIR | 10 | $600 |
| CHARLES KOPLIK | VICE CHAIR | 4 | — |
| ELLIOT SHEFRIN | TREASURER | 2.5 | — |
| REBECCA FELDMAN | SECRETARY | 2.5 | — |
| LAURA SALGANIK | DIRECTOR, VP-PROGRAMMING | 4 | — |
| JEFF GOLD | DIRECTOR, VP-FINANCE | 2.5 | — |
| DR RACHAEL SIMON | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR | 3 | — |
| RABBI JENNI GREENSPOON | BOARD OF RABBIS REPRESENTATIVE | 2 | — |
| BRIAN AVRUNIN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| STEVEN BARON | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JUDEE ILIFF | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| LAURIE GOODWIN | DIRECTOR UNTIL 2/24 | 2 | — |
| STEVEN KAPLAN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| BETSY SINGER MARCUS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ANNIE MCCORMICK | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ARTHUR SOLOMON | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JOEL FRANKEL | PRESIDENT & CEO UNTIL 2/24 | 37.5 | $115,671 |
| SUSAN STUART | COO UNTIL 2/24/INTERIM PRES. & CEO | 37.5 | $73,002 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Jewish Federation of Howard County?
As of 2024, Jewish Federation of Howard County holds $1.8M in total assets with $1.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $84K in 2024.
Where does Jewish Federation of Howard County operate?
Jewish Federation of Howard County has awarded grants in Maryland, New York.
What size grants does Jewish Federation of Howard County award?
In 2024, Jewish Federation of Howard County awarded 2 grants totaling $84K — an average of about $42K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Jewish Federation of Howard County's EIN?
Jewish Federation of Howard County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7072654. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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