Jewish Federation of New Mexico
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Jewish Federation of New Mexico at a glance
In short: Jewish Federation of New Mexico gave $60K across 4 grants in 2022 (avg $15K), mostly in New Mexico. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $59,873
- -52.8% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 4
- -33.3% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $14,968
- -29.2% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $17,084
- Primary geography
- New Mexico (67% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Jewish Federation of New Mexico funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Hillel at UNM ($20K). Together the top 4 received $60K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 19 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Jewish Federation of New Mexico gives
- Giving fell 35% from 2019 to 2022. 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 2019 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2022) to $127K (2021). In 2022 it made 4 grants totaling $60K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hillel at UNM Albuquerque, NM | See Part IV | $20,289 |
| Jewish Federations of North America New York, NY | See Part IV | $20,000 |
| Jewish Community Center Albuquerque, NM | See Part IV | $14,167 |
| NM Holocaust Museum Albuquerque, NM | Program Assistance | $5,417 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $309,699 | $861,716 | $59,873 | 4 | $83 |
| 2021 | $1,642,851 | $913,580 | $1,238,165 | $126,887 | 6 | $57,519 |
| 2020 | $1,951,153 | $1,150,421 | $1,120,240 | $122,910 | 4 | $22,517 |
| 2019 | $1,769,951 | $1,354,520 | $980,148 | $91,535 | 5 | $35,948 |
About Jewish Federation of New Mexico
Based on IRS filings
Jewish Federation of New Mexico is a public charity, based in Albuquerque, NM. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 4 grants totaling $60K. Net investment income was $83.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Jewish Federation of New Mexico is led by David Blacher, Co President since 2022 (on filings since 2019); 2 of 19 officers listed in 2022 are compensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
David Blacher
Co President
Director → Co President, 2022
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Efroymson
President
New on the 2022 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristen Gurule
Director of Finan
Director of Finance F → Director of Finan, 2022
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$53K (2021) → $55K (2022)
Betty Harvie
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Etti Novat
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Harris Balkin
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jorgie Winsberg
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marvin Gottlieb
Director
Past President → Director, 2022
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Terr
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Arlene Berenson
Director
New on the 2022 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Israel Sushman
Director
New on the 2022 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lonnie Zarum
Director
New on the 2022 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marina Arbetman Rabinowitz
Director
New on the 2022 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Hammer
Director
New on the 2022 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Lennick
Executive Di
Executive Director From → Executive Di, 2020
On filings since 2019
50 hrs/week
$99K (2020) → $106K (2022)
Edie Blaugrund
Vice President
Nominating C → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jon Bell CPA
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mimi Efroymson
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sabra Minkus
Immediate Pa
Vice President A → President, 2020
President → Immediate Pa, 2022
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (18)
- Former: Deborah Albrycht (2019–2021) — Director of Finance T
- Former: Deborah Boldt (2019–2021) — Director Thr
- Former: Kenneth Rudinger (2019–2021) — Director Thr
- Former: Linda Goff (2019–2021) — Director Thr
- Former: Nurit Patt (2019–2021) — Secretary Th
- Former: Penimah Silva (2019–2021) — Director Thr
- Former: Steven Ovitsky (2019–2021) — Director Thr
- Former: William Fine (2019–2021) — Past Vice President
- Former: Gary Atias (2021) — Director Jan
- Former: John Sandager (2021) — Director Jan
- Former: Linda Fisher (2021) — Director Jan
- Former: Mimi Efroymson Vice President (2021) — Secretary Fr
- Former: Scott Melton (2021) — Director Jan
- Former: Sharon Cosby (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Susie Sandager (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Deena Rosenberg (2019) — Director
- Former: Ron Duncan Hart (2019) — President
- Former: Zachary Benjamin (2019) — Executive Director to
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $106K, to Robert Lennick (Executive Di). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Jewish Federation of New Mexico
How much does Jewish Federation of New Mexico give each year?
Jewish Federation of New Mexico gave $60K across 4 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990. In 2021 it gave $127K across 6 grants.
What is Jewish Federation of New Mexico's typical grant size?
Jewish Federation of New Mexico's median grant in 2022 was $17,084, and its average grant was $14,968, across 4 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990.
Where does Jewish Federation of New Mexico give grants?
Jewish Federation of New Mexico gives mostly in New Mexico: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (33%). The most frequent recipient cities were Albuquerque, NM (3 grants).
Does Jewish Federation of New Mexico give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Jewish Federation of New Mexico's 2022 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "See Part IV" (3 grants).
What is Jewish Federation of New Mexico's EIN?
Jewish Federation of New Mexico's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-0158242. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 26, 2020)
- 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 November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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