Jewish Foundation for Education of Women
The Jewish Foundation for Education of Women (JFEW) is a private, nonsectarian 501(c)(3) foundation headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1880, JFEW enables women with financial need to meet their educational and career goals through scholarships and opportunities for professional development. The organization partners with schools and nonprofits to foster a community of women dedicated to education and professional achievement who contribute to society.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$84.5M
+5.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.2M
-0.6% YoY
Grant Count
19
-13.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$168K
+15.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
JFEW's mission centers on providing financial support and professional development opportunities for women facing economic barriers to education. The foundation's current strategic priorities are:
- Public undergraduate education
- STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)
- Public and communal service
The organization maintains a Scholars Network on LinkedIn to facilitate networking and professional development opportunities among past and present scholarship recipients.
Grantmaking
JFEW distributes grants primarily through scholarships and program support. Recent grantmaking activity includes:
Grant Range
** $422 to $359,766
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
JFEW's grantmaking focuses primarily on:
- New York
- New Jersey
- Massachusetts
The SUNY Global Affairs Program operates at three State University of New York campuses with international components, including presence in China.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (2025):
- Total assets: $84,534,442
- Total revenues: $3,783,269
- Total expenses: $4,419,397
- Total contributions: $157,000
Historical Context:
- Tax-exempt status granted: June 1941
- EIN: 13-1860415
- Employees: 3 (as of 2025 tax filing)
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $84,534,442 | $80,081,922 | $73,817,041 |
| Revenue | $3,783,269 | $2,276,919 | $665,128 |
| Expenses | $4,419,397 | $4,293,366 | $4,338,883 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $4,111,144 | $4,047,163 | $4,142,233 |
| Net Investment Income | $3,324,554 | $1,967,804 | $1,474,489 |
| Distributable Amount | $3,953,844 | $3,642,928 | $4,430,389 |
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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
153 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Board Leadership:
- Lisa Liman, Chair
- Judy Mandelbaum, President
- Miriam Bader, First Vice President
- Becky Klein, Vice President
- Rebecca Binder, Treasurer/Secretary
Staff:
- Rona Sheramy, Executive Director
- Stacey Winter, Program Director
- Stacy Nelson, Director of Finance
The board includes 19 directors serving in volunteer capacities.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LISA LIMAN | CHAIR | 2 | — |
| JUDY MANDELBAUM | PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| MIRIAM BADER | FIRST VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| BECKY KLEIN | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| REBECCA BINDER | TREASURER/SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| ROBYN CIMBOL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PHYLLIS G KORFF | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| REEVA S MAGER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JASON TAUBER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANN TANENBAUM | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SHARON L WEINBERG | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BETH C WEITZMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JULIE APPEL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GRACE BRONSTEIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BECKY TOLSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| STACEY MAMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| WENDY COHEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PEGGY SEGAL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| YULIYA FELDMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
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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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