Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County
Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in West Palm Beach, Florida, serving as the central hub of the Jewish community in the Palm Beaches. The organization has been tax-exempt since August 1965. It operates as a philanthropic and grantmaking foundation that works to transform, inspire, and save lives in the Palm Beaches, Israel, and 70 countries around the world.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$202.9M
+7.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$28.4M
+65.9% YoY
Grant Count
195
+59.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$146K
+3.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: Jewish Federation is the "city hall" of the Jewish community of the Palm Beaches, impacting the local community, Israel and 70 countries around the world. Powered by the generosity, leadership and volunteerism of community members, Federation works with a network of partners and programs to address causes that affect the Jewish community at home and across the globe. Together, the organization cares for people in need and builds a bright Jewish future.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Jewish community engagement, including Jewish education and combating antisemitism
- Volunteer opportunities through the Kohl Jewish Volunteer Center
- Agency services and campus operations, including support for the Mandel Jewish Community Centers and the Arthur I. Meyer Jewish Academy
- Security programming resulting from the rise of antisemitism
- Economic assistance and financial hardship relief
- Mental health support addressing fear, anxiety, trauma, and social isolation
- Education, philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking
- Human services and poverty alleviation
Grantmaking
The organization operates as a donor-advised fund, allowing donors to direct the distribution or investment of funds.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization funds locally in the Palm Beaches, as well as in Israel and across 70 countries worldwide.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $202,916,594
- Total revenues: $49,388,168
- Total expenses: $43,842,706
- Number of employees: 134
Organization Type: The Federation maintains a donor-advised fund and has reported conflict of interest transactions on its tax filings.
Rating: The organization holds a Four-Star rating with a 98% overall score, reflecting strong performance in accountability, finance, impact measurement, leadership, and community culture.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $202,916,594 | $189,518,360 | $173,351,339 |
| Revenue | $49,388,168 | $46,135,404 | $31,058,846 |
| Expenses | $43,842,706 | $37,282,664 | $31,577,647 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $2,462,896 | $1,378,740 | $2,851,918 |
| 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
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Arthur I Meyer Jewish Academy Inc ($984,987), Birthright Israel Foundation ($434,640), Anti-defamation League ($319,385).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 92ND STREET Y NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $26,000 |
| ACADIA CENTERENVIRONMENT NORTHEAST ROCKPORT, ME | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| ACTIVE MINDS INC WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| AID TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE INC DELRAY BEACH, FL | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| ALEF PRESCHOOL OF PALM BEACH INC PALM BEACH, FL | GENERAL SUPPORT | $21,429 |
| ALZHEIMER'S DRUG DISCOVERY FOUNDATION NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION FOUNDATION BEAVERTON, OR | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| AMERICAN COMM FOR WEIZMANN INS OF SCI INC NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| AMERICAN FRDS OF THE TEL AVIV UNIV INC NEW YORK CITY, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,700 |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF BETH HATEFUTSOTH NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,360 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
President & CEO: Michael Hoffman
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL HOFFMAN | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 53 | $377,630 |
| MATTHEW KERNKRAUT | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER | 43 | $311,272 |
| KATHY SIGALL | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 43 | $233,301 |
| MINDY HANKEN | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER | 43 | $208,591 |
| SARAH ROGERS | SENIOR VP, DEVELOPMENT | 43 | $165,395 |
| RACHEL BERG | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MJCF | 43 | $153,726 |
| ELAINE ARONOFF | VICE PRESIDENT, MJCF | 43 | $178,752 |
| LEAH HOLCZER | SENIOR VP, FINANCE | 43 | $149,768 |
| JEFF TRYNZ | SENIOR VP, EXTERNAL AFFAIRS | 43 | $168,939 |
| SUSAN SHULMAN PERTNOY | BOARD CHAIR | 10 | — |
| BARRY BERG | BOARD CHAIR - ELECT | 2 | — |
| STEVE ELLISON | VICE CHAIR | 2 | — |
| ARTHUR LORING | VICE CHAIR | 2 | — |
| RONALD PERTNOY | VICE CHAIR | 2 | — |
| LYNN PESECKIS | VICE CHAIR | 2 | — |
| BERYL SIMONSON | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| MARK LEVY | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| KEITH BRAUN | JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUND. CHAIR | 2 | — |
| CHARLES GOTTESMAN | DEVELOPMENT AND CAMPAIGN CHAIR | 2 | — |
| ROSLYN LEOPOLD | COMMUNITY STRATEGY & PLANNING | 2 | — |
| VIVIAN LIEBERMAN | WOMEN'S PHILANTHROPY CAMPAIGN | 2 | — |
| BRIAN SEYMOUR | Israel & Overseas Chair | 2 | — |
| DEBBIE SHAPIRO | HUMAN RESOURCES AND LEADERSHIP | 2 | — |
| HOPE SILVERMAN | Immediate Past Board Chair | 2 | — |
| RONDA STARR | WOMEN'S PHILANTHROPY CHAIR | 2 | — |
| JOEL YUDENFREUND | JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUND. CHAIR | 2 | — |
| IRA M GERSTEIN | MEMBER-AT-LARGE | 2 | — |
| JULIANA GENDELMAN | MEMBER-AT-LARGE | 2 | — |
| RICHARD BAER | BOARD OF DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JIM BALDINGER | BOARD OF DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| DONALD BERG | BOARD OF DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| RICHARD N BERNSTEIN | BOARD OF DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| SANDRA BORNSTEIN | BOARD OF DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JONATHAN CHANE | BOARD OF DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| PAMELA COMITER | BOARD OF DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| RICHARD COMITER | BOARD OF DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| Linda Geller-Schwartz | BOARD OF DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| Stephanie Gitlin | BOARD OF DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| RAYMOND GOLDEN | BOARD OF DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ROBERT GORDON | BOARD OF DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ALAN HASPEL | BOARD OF DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| Ron Herman | BOARD OF DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| DIANE HERZOG | BOARD OF DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| SCOTT HOLTZ | BOARD OF DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ADAM JACKOWITZ | BOARD OF DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| HERBERT JAVER | BOARD OF DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MICHAEL KOHNER | BOARD OF DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| PAUL KOZLOFF | BOARD OF DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ARTIE LEHRHOFF | BOARD OF DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| PATTI LEHRHOFF | BOARD OF DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| BRIAN LEMELMAN | BOARD OF DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| Gary Lesser | BOARD OF DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| Syndie Levien | BOARD OF DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| STACEY LEVY | BOARD OF DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| SAM LIEBOVICH | BOARD OF DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ZELDA MASON | BOARD OF DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ROBERT NAFTALY | BOARD OF DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| CAROLINE CUMMINGS RAFFERTY | BOARD OF DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| Rabbi Moshe Scheiner | BOARD OF DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| CINDY SCHLOSSBERG | BOARD OF DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| KEVIN SHAPIRO | BOARD OF DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| BETSY SHEERR | BOARD OF DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| SHAYNE SILVER | BOARD OF DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| SYDELLE SONKIN | BOARD OF DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| WARREN SPECTOR | BOARD OF DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| AMY TERWILLEGER | BOARD OF DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| BETH WAYNE | BOARD OF DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| PENNI WEINBERG | BOARD OF DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| David Windreich | BOARD OF DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The organization has announced significant grant initiatives in recent years, including:
$3.2 million in grants to boost security and combat antisemitism
combat antisemitism, fight hatred, and promote tolerance$400,000 emergency allocation to Israel
Federation Announces $400,000 Emergency Allocation to Israel - Jewish Boca$10 million in donations from Palm Beach residents to support Jewish programs and security
Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County Opens Applications for SecurityThe organization prioritizes three primary areas of need: developing programming and increasing security resulting from the rise of antisemitism; addressing economic hardship affecting the Jewish community; and providing mental health support and reducing social isolation.
Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County Opens Applications for SecuritySubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County fund?
**Mission Statement:** Jewish Federation is the "city hall" of the Jewish community of the Palm Beaches, impacting the local community, Israel and 70 countries around the world. Powered by the generosity, leadership and volunteerism of community members, Federation works with a network of partners and programs to address causes that affect the Jewish community at home and across the globe. Together, the organization cares for people in need and builds a bright Jewish future. **Primary Focus Are…
How do I apply for a grant from Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County?
The organization operates as a donor-advised fund, allowing donors to direct the distribution or investment of funds. **Financial Capacity:** • Total assets: $202,916,594 • Total giving: $26,489,210 • Typical grant awards range from $5,100 to $10,351,602 **Grant Focus Areas:** Grants support nonprofit human services, human and social service grants, and poverty alleviation initiatives, with particular emphasis on addressing antisemitism and security needs within the Jewish community.
Where does Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County make grants?
The organization funds locally in the Palm Beaches, as well as in Israel and across 70 countries worldwide.
What size grants does Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County award?
In 2024, Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County awarded 195 grants totaling $28.4M — an average of about $146K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County's EIN?
Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-0948696. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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