Jewish Federation of Tulsa
The Jewish Federation of Tulsa is a public charity based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, formed in 1948. Its stated mission is to preserve and enhance Jewish life and well-being in Eastern Oklahoma, Israel, and the world. Its work includes charitable, cultural, educational, health, and social services for the Jewish community, community relations and outreach, and services for the broader Tulsa community.
Jewish Federation of Tulsa at a glance
In short: Jewish Federation of Tulsa gave $638K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $40K), mostly in Oklahoma. 25% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $638,073
- +77.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- +60.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $39,880
- +10.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,305
- Total assets
- $39,531,299
- +6.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (4 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (80% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Jewish Federation of Tulsa
- Contact
Mailing address: 2021 E 71St Street, Tulsa, OK 74136
Phone: (918) 495-1100
Website: https://jewishtulsa.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jewish Federation of Tulsa funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Zarrow Pointe ($125K). Together the top 10 received $561K.
Grant Size Distribution
69 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 69 (68%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Federation states that its mission encompasses Eastern Oklahoma, Israel, and the world. In filing year 2024, 78% of its reported grant dollars went to recipients in Oklahoma, 18% to New York, 3% to Washington, DC, and 1% to Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Jewish Federation of Tulsa open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 16 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $17K; repeat grants $48K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $48K repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−17%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2018–2024). 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 2018 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $305K (2022) to $768K (2021). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $638K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Zarrow Pointe Tulsa, OK | Operating Support | $124,830 |
| B'nai B'rith Youth Organization - Tulsa Tulsa, OK | Budgetary Support | $92,500 |
| Mizel Jewish Community Day School Tulsa, OK | Operating Support | $66,182 |
| Congregation B'nai Emunah Tulsa, OK | Operating Support | $65,480 |
| Jewish Federations of North America New York, NY | Social & Admin Supp | $59,271 |
| Temple Israel Tulsa, OK | Midrasha Program | $58,760 |
| Oklahoma B'nai B'rith Hillel Foundation Norman, OK | Operating Support | $38,000 |
| SB 1671 Oklahoma Holocaust Legislation Coalition Foundation Tulsa, OK | Operating Support | $20,610 |
| Tulsa Community Foundation Tulsa, OK | Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Beis Midrash of Queens New York, NY | Operating Support | $15,230 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $39,531,299 | $4,111,664 | $4,813,226 | $638,073 | 16 | $1,303,791 |
| 2023 | $36,986,209 | $5,924,325 | $4,580,610 | $359,954 | 10 | $833,125 |
| 2022 | $32,003,638 | $3,202,161 | $4,223,991 | $304,640 | 11 | $294,979 |
| 2021 | $39,193,405 | $4,332,393 | $4,326,932 | $767,996 | 17 | $1,549,575 |
| 2020 | $36,529,337 | $2,443,226 | $3,317,872 | $453,697 | 15 | $862,749 |
| 2018 | $28,616,773 | $5,407,248 | $4,207,520 | $705,341 | 15 | $1,888,142 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Federation’s mission is to preserve and enhance Jewish life and well-being in Eastern Oklahoma, Israel, and the world. Its stated activities include programs that promote understanding of Jewish culture, tradition, and history; community relations and outreach; and efforts to foster inclusion and participation in Jewish life.
Its website describes work in community engagement, education, Jewish identity and intergenerational programming, community relations, and Holocaust education. Its 2024 filing says endowment income is intended to support the annual campaign and programs, as well as donor-recommended grants to other qualified 501(c)(3) organizations.
The 2024 grants included operating or budgetary support for Tulsa-area organizations and support for organizations in other states. Among the grantees described in their own materials, Tulsa Community Foundation says it helps donors and organizations pursue charitable goals through giving solutions and grantmaking. The Anti-Defamation League describes its mission as combating defamation of Jewish people and securing fair treatment for all; the American Society for Yad Vashem says it supports public education about the Holocaust and memorial activities; and Beis Midrash of Queens says it promotes charitable and educational work in the United States, Lithuania, and Israel. Tulsa Day Center says it serves people experiencing or at risk for homelessness, while Brandeis University describes its work as advancing research and broad liberal-arts education.
Grantmaking
The largest reported grants included $124,830 to Zarrow Pointe for operating support; $92,500 to B’nai B’rith Youth Organization in Tulsa for budgetary support; $65,480 to Congregation B’nai Emunah for operating support; $59,271 to Jewish Federations of North America for social and administrative support; and $58,760 to Temple Israel for its Midrasha program. Other reported grants included $38,000 to Oklahoma B’nai B’rith Hillel for operating support, $20,610 to SB 1671 Oklahoma Holocaust for operating support, and $20,000 to Tulsa Community Foundation for operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Joe Roberts as Executive Director; Robert Sauceda as Deputy Director of Finance; Jared Goldfarb as President; Michael Mudd as Vice President; Brad Sanditen as Treasurer; and Brian Brouse as Secretary. It also lists David Patterson as SMMJA Board member and Randee Charney, Edward Sherman, and Ben Aussenberg as board members.
Jewish Federation of Tulsa is led by Jared Goldfarb, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 37 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jared Goldfarb
President
Treasurer → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Sauceda
Dep Director of F
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$100K (2024)
Joe Roberts
Executive Di
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$60K (2024)
Alex Goldberg
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2020
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Wolov
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2020
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Angela Taubman
Board Member
President & Smmja Chair → President, 2021
President → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Brouse
Secretary
Director → Board Member, 2020
Board Member → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2018
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Patterson
Smmja Board
Board Member → Smmja Board Chair, 2022
Smmja Board Chair → Smmja Board, 2024
On filings since 2018
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edward Kaplan
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2020
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eva Unterman
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2020
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gloria Estlin
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2020
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Itzik Levin
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2020
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jackie Lasky
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2020
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Joels
Board Member
Vice President → Board Member, 2020
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Clayman
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2020
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Sieler
Board Member
Director → Board Member & Smmja Trustee, 2020
Board Member & Smmja Trustee → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jon Stolper
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2020
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Klara Bode
Board Member
Secretary → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lori Frank
Board Member
Vice President & Smmja Trustee → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lynn Schusterman
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2020
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Lobo
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2020
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Katz
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2020
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Mudd
Vice President
Director → Board Member, 2020
Board Member → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2018
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Myron Katz
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2020
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Zeligson
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2020
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jodi Finer Zalk
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edward Sherman
Board Member
President → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brad Sanditen
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brae Riley
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tyler Coretz
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vyacheslav Khrapak
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Winder
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ben Aussenberg
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jillian Roberts
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Tilkin
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Randee Charney
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Yonatan Schmidt
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (38)
- Former: Larry Feldman (2018–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Lori Lieb-Rosas (2018–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Norm Simon (2018–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Michael Lerner (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Zachary Waxman (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Aida Nozick (2021–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Joy Platt (2021–2023) — Deputy Director of Finance
- Former: Ari Rotenberg (2018–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Nancy Lobo (2018–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Andrew Spector (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Jody Weise (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Terrie Shipley (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Drew Diamond (2018–2021) — Excutive Director
- Former: Jennifer Paxton (2018–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Thomas G. Gill (2018–2021) — Deputy Director of Finance & Administrator · Filing note: Thru 032021
- Former: Allan Avery (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Angie Stolper (2020–2021) — Smmja Board Chair
- Former: Roxanne Imeson (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Cynthia Thetge (2018–2020) — Smmja Trustee
- Former: Ed Sherman (2018–2020) — President Elect & Smmja Trustee
- Former: Alixandra Liiv (2020) — Director - Adult Programmi
- Former: Barbara Sylvan (2020) — Smmja Trustee
- Former: Carol Miller (2020) — Smmja Trustee
- Former: Dian Peacock (2020) — Smmja Trustee
- Former: Donna Matles (2020) — Smmja Trustee
- Former: Katharine Miller (2020) — Smmja Trustee
- Former: Laurie Berman (2020) — Smmja Trustee
- Former: Stan Shapiro (2020) — Smmja Trustee
- Former: Wc Goad (2020) — Smmja Trustee
- Former: Frieda Grossbard (2018) — Director
- Former: Heather Setton (2018) — Community Development Director
- Former: Joe Secan (2018) — Director
- Former: Martha Kelley (2018) — Associate Director
- Former: Michael Benight (2018) — Facilities Manager
- Former: Michael Pollak (2018) — Director
- Former: Susan Fenster (2018) — Director
- Former: Tracey Herst-Woods (2018) — Director Smm Operations
- Former: Zack Waxman (2018) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $100K, to Robert Sauceda (DEP DIR of F). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Jewish Federation of Tulsa
How much does Jewish Federation of Tulsa give each year?
Jewish Federation of Tulsa gave $638K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $360K across 10 grants.
What is Jewish Federation of Tulsa's typical grant size?
Jewish Federation of Tulsa's median grant in 2024 was $20,305, and its average grant was $39,880, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jewish Federation of Tulsa that year got $17K on average.
Where does Jewish Federation of Tulsa give grants?
Jewish Federation of Tulsa gives mostly in Oklahoma: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tulsa, OK (9 grants) and New York, NY (4 grants).
Does Jewish Federation of Tulsa give general operating support?
Yes: 81% of Jewish Federation of Tulsa's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Jewish Federation of Tulsa's largest grantees?
Jewish Federation of Tulsa's largest 2024 grantees include Zarrow Pointe ($124,830), B'nai B'rith Youth Organization - Tulsa ($92,500) and Mizel Jewish Community Day School ($66,182), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Jewish Federation of Tulsa?
Jewish Federation of Tulsa reported $39.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.1M.
What does Jewish Federation of Tulsa fund?
The Federation’s mission is to preserve and enhance Jewish life and well-being in Eastern Oklahoma, Israel, and the world. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jewish Federation of Tulsa?
Jewish Federation of Tulsa has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check jewishtulsa.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Jewish Federation of Tulsa's EIN?
Jewish Federation of Tulsa's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-0579243. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2024.
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
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS January 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 30, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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