Jewish Foundation of Greensboro
The Jewish Foundation of Greensboro is a public charity based in Greensboro, North Carolina. Established to create permanent endowments, it aims to sustain Jewish community life and education for future generations.
Jewish Foundation of Greensboro at a glance
In short: Jewish Foundation of Greensboro gave $2.7M across 88 grants in 2025 (avg $30K), mostly in North Carolina. 35% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,654,285
- -50.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 88
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $30,162
- -50.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,245
- Total assets
- $107,632,111
- +11.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (31 of 88, 2025)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (63% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Jewish Foundation of Greensboro
- Contact
Mailing address: 5509-C W Friendly Avenue, Greensboro, NC 27410
Phone: (336) 604-6030
Website: https://jewishfoundationnc.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jewish Foundation of Greensboro funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was UNC - Greensboro ($514K). Together the top 10 received $1.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
257 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 212 grants of 257 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 63% of grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina, 11% to New York, 5% to New Jersey, 4% to the District of Columbia, and 4% to Maryland. Listed grants also included a $75,000 award to Brown University in Rhode Island.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 88 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Jewish Foundation of Greensboro open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 31 of 88 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $41K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $17K repeat.
- 59% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2023–2025). 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2.7M (2025) to $5.3M (2024). In 2025 it made 88 grants totaling $2.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UNC - Greensboro Greensboro, NC | Charitable support for programs & operations of the donee organizations | $514,300 |
| Pharmacy Foundation of North Carolina Chapel Hill, NC | Charitable support for programs & operations of the donee organizations | $175,000 |
| Miriam P Brenner Children's Museum Greensboro, NC | Charitable support for programs & operations of the donee organizations | $145,634 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Metro West NJ Whippany, NJ | Charitable support for programs & operations of the donee organizations | $135,000 |
| University of Baltimore Foundation Baltimore, MD | Charitable support for programs & operations of the donee organizations | $100,000 |
| P E F Israel Endowment Funds Inc New York, NY | Charitable support for programs & operations of the donee organizations | $94,000 |
| United Way GSO Greensboro, NC | Charitable support for programs & operations of the donee organizations | $80,138 |
| Brown University Providence, RI | Charitable support for programs & operations of the donee organizations | $75,000 |
| Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of North Carolina-Virginia New York, NY | Charitable support for programs & operations of the donee organizations | $56,900 |
| Pisgah Legal Services Asheville, NC | Charitable support for programs & operations of the donee organizations | $55,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $107,632,111 | $9,142,923 | $5,773,800 | $2,654,285 | 88 | $5,571,037 |
| 2024 | $96,996,673 | $7,346,678 | $6,507,184 | $5,343,149 | 88 | $3,218,371 |
| 2023 | $86,442,876 | $5,231,497 | $5,748,924 | $4,028,403 | 81 | $808,665 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Guided by the Jewish values of tzedakah (justice), tikkun olam (healing the world), and klal Yisrael (Jewish peoplehood), the Foundation’s mission is to provide continuing financial support to Jewish institutions, programs, and community organizations. It does this by encouraging Jewish philanthropy, creating and growing endowments, and offering services to help donors pursue charitable purposes.
Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Pisgah Legal Services says it pursues justice for low-income people in western North Carolina through legal assistance and advocacy. HelpMate says it works to address abuse and fear by providing safety, shelter, and support to people affected by domestic violence. Greensboro Symphony Orchestra says it enriches the cultural life of Greensboro and surrounding areas through music and music education programs. MANNA FoodBank says it works to end hunger in western North Carolina.
The Foundation also describes its Jewish Women’s Giving Circle as a collective grantmaking and learning initiative. Its stated mission is to improve the lives of women and children in Greensboro and Israel and to support Jewish women in need around the world.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the Foundation reported 88 grants totaling $2,654,285. Grant amounts ranged from $5,100 to $514,300, with a median grant of $12,244. All grants require board approval before distribution, and the Foundation states that it confirms each grantee’s 501(c)(3) status annually.
Among the largest 2025 grants were $514,300 to UNC–Greensboro, $175,000 to the Pharmacy Foundation of North Carolina, $145,634 to Miriam P. Brenner Children’s Museum, and $135,000 to Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ. Other grants included $100,000 to University of Baltimore Foundation, $80,138 to United Way GSO, $75,000 to Brown University, and $55,000 to Pisgah Legal Services.
The Foundation’s materials describe donor-advised fund holders recommending distributions to nonprofit organizations through DonorCentral. How to apply: The published materials describe donor fund establishment and donor-recommended distributions; they do not specify an external applicant process.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2025 filing include Ron Milstein, chair; David Delman, vice chair and development chair; Steven Woolf, secretary; and Same Cone, immediate past chair. Other listed leaders are Tom Sloan, investment chair; Gary Simmons, budget, finance and administration chair; Cathy Levinson, CAGL chair; Freddy Robinson, donor/affiliate relations chair; Jeri D’Lugin, marketing chair; and Joyce Shuman, stewardship chair.
Jewish Foundation of Greensboro is led by Susan Gutterman, Executive Director since 2025 (on filings since 2023); none of the 22 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Susan Gutterman
Executive Director
Endowment Director → Executive Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jenny Kaiser
Federation President
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cathy Levinson
Cagl Chair
Cajl Chair → Cagl Chair, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Freddy Robinson
Donor & Affiliate Relations Chair
Donor & Affiliate Relations Chair → Donor & Affiliate Relation, 2024
Donor & Affiliate Relation → Donor & Affiliate Relations Chair, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary Simmons
Budget, Finance & Administrator Chair
Director → Budget, Finance & Administrator, 2024
Budget, Finance & Administrator → Budget, Finance & Administrator Chair, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeri D'lugin
Marketing Chair
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joyce Shuman
Stewardship Chair
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ron Milstein
Chair
Secretary → Vice Chair, 2024
Vice Chair → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Sloan
Investment Chair
Investment Committee Chair → Investment Chair, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Delman
Vice Chair & Development Chair
Devlopment Chair → Vice Chair & Development Chair, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Schiavone
Governance Chair
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erica Weissburg
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frank Brenner
Director
Budget, Finance & Administrative Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Howie Mezer
Director
Immediate Past Chair → Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keith Rosen
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Randall Kaplan
Director
Governance Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Ross
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janis Fields
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joah Gould
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd Schwarz
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Same Cone
Immediate Past Chair
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven Woolf
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: John Cohen (2023–2024) — President & Greensboro Jewi
- Former: Raffi Simel (2023–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Sam Cone (2023–2024) — Chair
- Former: Mike Berkelhammer Zl (2023) — Devlopment Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Jewish Foundation of Greensboro
How much does Jewish Foundation of Greensboro give each year?
Jewish Foundation of Greensboro gave $2.7M across 88 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $5.3M across 88 grants.
What is Jewish Foundation of Greensboro's typical grant size?
Jewish Foundation of Greensboro's median grant in 2025 was $12,245, and its average grant was $30,162, across 88 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jewish Foundation of Greensboro that year got $11K on average.
Where does Jewish Foundation of Greensboro give grants?
Jewish Foundation of Greensboro gives mostly in North Carolina: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (11%) and New Jersey (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Greensboro, NC (27 grants), New York, NY (9 grants), Washington, DC (9 grants) and Asheville, NC (7 grants).
Does Jewish Foundation of Greensboro give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 88 grants with a stated purpose on Jewish Foundation of Greensboro's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Jewish Foundation of Greensboro's largest grantees?
Jewish Foundation of Greensboro's largest 2025 grantees include UNC - Greensboro ($514,300), Pharmacy Foundation of North Carolina ($175,000) and Miriam P Brenner Children's Museum ($145,634), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Jewish Foundation of Greensboro?
Jewish Foundation of Greensboro reported $107.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $9.1M.
What does Jewish Foundation of Greensboro fund?
Guided by the Jewish values of tzedakah (justice), tikkun olam (healing the world), and klal Yisrael (Jewish peoplehood), the Foundation’s mission is to provide continuing financial support to Jewish institutions, programs, and community organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jewish Foundation of Greensboro?
Jewish Foundation of Greensboro has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check jewishfoundationnc.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Jewish Foundation of Greensboro's EIN?
Jewish Foundation of Greensboro's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-2007864. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
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