Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey Inc
Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey (JFNNJ) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Paramus, New Jersey. Founded in 1908, it serves approximately 125,000 Jews across Bergen, Hudson, and parts of Passaic Counties. The organization functions as a federated giving program and community foundation, bringing together donors, volunteers, and Jewish organizations to address urgent communal needs.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$90.1M
+12.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$5.2M
+171.1% YoY
Grant Count
104
+30.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$50K
+108.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey brings people together to create a safe, welcoming, and connected Jewish community, and to support those in need locally, in Israel, and around the world.
Vision: To lead a Jewish community characterized by its unity, compassion, generosity and commitment to Israel and Jewish values.
Primary Focus Areas:
The organization concentrates its work in four specific areas:
- Care for Others — Supporting seniors through nutrition programs, food insecurity relief, and social services
- Combat Antisemitism & Ensure Our Safety — Community security initiatives and advocacy
- Strengthen Jewish Identity — Jewish education and engagement programs
- Advocate & Support Israel — Strengthening connections between northern New Jersey and Israel through social and cultural exchanges
Additional program areas include:
- Education and engagement
- Community support and senior nutrition
- Social welfare and human services
- Jewish education services and grants to Jewish day schools
- Chaplaincy and pastoral care to local institutions
- Disability support and inclusion initiatives
- Volunteer network coordination
Grantmaking
JFNNJ operates a donor-advised fund and distributes grants to 501(c)(3) organizations supporting Jewish communal needs.
Grant Range
$5,250 to $4,086,216
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
JFNNJ primarily serves northern New Jersey, specifically Bergen, Hudson, and parts of Passaic Counties. The organization also directs resources to Israel and maintains funding relationships with organizations in New York and Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (Most Recent Data):
- Total assets: $80,362,663 to $90,054,504 (depending on filing year)
- Total revenues: $13,860,674 to $18,200,000
- Total expenses: $11,849,532 to $13,405,673
- Total liabilities: $32,700,000
Workforce:
- 51 employees (as of 2023)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $90,054,504 | $80,362,663 | $73,946,513 |
| Revenue | $20,250,499 | $13,860,674 | $18,194,967 |
| Expenses | $17,167,845 | $13,405,673 | $13,702,210 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $3,153,675 | $1,200,058 | $3,136,121 |
| 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
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jason M Shames | CEO & ACTING SECRETARY | 40 | $377,371 |
| ANDREW EPSTEIN | CFO | 40 | $200,230 |
| ROBIN ROCHLIN | MANAGING DIRECTOR, ENDOWMENT | 40 | $157,757 |
| HADAR WEISS | SENIOR DIRECTOR, MAJOR GIFTS | 40 | $141,923 |
| LAURA FREEMAN | MANAGING DIRECTOR, MARKETING | 40 | $146,625 |
| NAOMI KNOPF | CHIEF OF STAFF | 40 | $147,671 |
| Kim Schwartzman | Campaign Director | 40 | $117,868 |
| Alana Burman | Community Relations Committee | 40 | $105,667 |
| Daniel M Shlufman | PRESIDENT, TRUSTEE | 15 | — |
| Daniel Herz | VP, FINANCIAL RESOURCE DEV | 10 | — |
| Andrea Weinberger | VP, Planning & Allocations | 10 | — |
| Andrew Kent | VP, TREASURER | 10 | — |
| Donna Weintraub | Vice President, At Large | 10 | — |
| Marni Kriegel MD | Secretary | 10 | — |
| Roberta Abrams | TRUSTEE | 3 | — |
| Lauri Bader | TRUSTEE | 3 | — |
| Dina Bassen | TRUSTEE | 3 | — |
| Bruce Brafman | TRUSTEE | 3 | — |
| Paul Brensilber | Paul Brensilber | 3 | — |
| Lauren Cherkas | TRUSTEE | 3 | — |
| Marcy Cohen | TRUSTEE | 3 | — |
| Stephanie Cohn | TRUSTEE | 3 | — |
| Ruth Cole | TRUSTEE | 3 | — |
| Shira Feuerstein | TRUSTEE | 3 | — |
| Merle Fish | TRUSTEE | 3 | — |
| Casey Halper | TRUSTEE | 3 | — |
| Joelle Halperin | TRUSTEE | 3 | — |
| Andrew Jacobs | TRUSTEE | 3 | — |
| Glenn Kissler | TRUSTEE | 3 | — |
| Joan Krieger | TRUSTEE | 3 | — |
| Nathan J Lindenbaum | TRUSTEE | 3 | — |
| Miriam Lipsky | TRUSTEE | 3 | — |
| Daniel Miller | TRUSTEE | 3 | — |
| Susan Penn | TRUSTEE | 3 | — |
| Jayne Petak | TRUSTEE | 3 | — |
| Lois Roman | TRUSTEE | 3 | — |
| Ron Rosensweig | TRUSTEE | 3 | — |
| Rena Donin Schlussel | TRUSTEE | 3 | — |
| Evan Schwarz | TRUSTEE | 3 | — |
| Paula Shaiman | TRUSTEE | 3 | — |
| Tal Shuster | TRUSTEE | 3 | — |
| Larry Silverman | TRUSTEE | 3 | — |
| Steve Wechsler | TRUSTEE | 3 | — |
| Fran Weingast | TRUSTEE | 3 | — |
| Tracy Zur | TRUSTEE | 3 | — |
| Lee Lasher | Immediate Past President | 10 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
JFNNJ received a security grant from the Tepper Foundation and Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA), supporting the organization's community safety and security initiatives.
$125,000 in Grants Awarded for 2025-2026 - Jewish Women's Foundation of NewThe Jewish Women's Foundation of New Jersey awarded $125,000 in grants for 2025-2026, indicating ongoing collaborative funding efforts within the broader Jewish philanthropic community.
$125,000 in Grants Awarded for 2025-2026 - Jewish Women's Foundation of NewSubject 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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