Jewish Funders Network
Jewish Funders Network (JFN) is a global philanthropic membership organization and affinity group headquartered in New York, United States. Founded in 1991, JFN operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization classified as a private grantmaking foundation. The organization serves as a community platform for private foundations and individual philanthropists committed to Jewish giving and improving philanthropy within the Jewish world.
Key facts about Jewish Funders Network
- EIN
- 23-2742482
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,278,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 28
- Average grant
- $45,643
- Median grant
- $25,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 39% first-time grantees (11 of 28, 2024)
- Total assets
- $9,308,994
- Primary geography
- New York (53% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
Who Jewish Funders Network funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Jewish Funders Network's 28 itemized 2024 grants were New York (53%), California (13%) and Louisiana (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (8 grants), Brooklyn, NY (3 grants) and Washington, DC (3 grants). 4% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Canvas Spring 2024" (3 grants).
Is Jewish Funders Network open to new grantees?
39%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 28 grantees (39%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $53K; repeat grants $41K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $25K repeat.
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$9.3M
-21.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.3M
-68.7% YoY
Grant Count
28
-22.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$46K
-59.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
JFN's mission is to promote meaningful giving and improve philanthropy in the Jewish world. The organization describes itself as an open, welcoming community for Jewish funders across a spectrum of political viewpoints and levels of religiosity, from Orthodox members to secular donors.
Members give across diverse charitable causes, including poverty alleviation within the Jewish community, arts, climate change, and other social impact areas. The organization does not function as a religious or political entity and does not recommend specific grantees or positions to members.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 28 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Revenue: $14.9 million
- Expenses: $18.8 million
- Total Assets: $9.31 million
- Total Liabilities: $2.54 million
As of December 2023:
- Assets: $11.9 million
- Revenue: $28.2 million
- Investments: $2.1 million
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $9,308,994 | $11,876,804 | $12,084,110 |
| Revenue | $14,940,855 | $28,206,829 | $17,555,379 |
| Expenses | $18,757,767 | $23,871,216 | $19,427,886 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $253,115 | $163,932 | $17,393 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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
153 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Tulane University ($150,000), Af Assoc Advancement Community CTRS Israel ($100,000), Jewish Book Council Inc ($100,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| TULANE UNIVERSITY New Orleans, LA | JEWISH POVERTY STUDY | $150,000 |
| AF ASSOC ADVANCEMENT COMMUNITY CTRS ISRAEL Staten Island, NY | COMMUNITY GRANT FOR MAGSHIMIM YOUTH PHILANTHROPY PROGRAM | $100,000 |
| JEWISH BOOK COUNCIL INC New York, NY | CANVAS: NETWORK | $100,000 |
| JEWISH NATIONAL FUND New York, NY | JEWISH VENTURE PHIL FUND MATCHING GRANT TO HASHOMER HACHADASH | $100,000 |
| OPENDOR MEDIA Sunrise, FL | LA JVPF | $100,000 |
| PEF ISRAEL ENDOWMENT FUNDS INC New York, NY | PEF FOR IMPACTSE | $100,000 |
| STOP ANTISEMITISM Encino, CA | LA JVPF | $100,000 |
| REBOOT INC Longmeadow, MA | CANVAS SPRING AND NETWORKS | $65,000 |
| FORWARD ASSOCIATION New York, NY | CANVAS:MEDIA | $60,000 |
| AFAACCI New York, NY | HONEYCOMB FBI GRANT | $56,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Rebecca W. Sirbu – Executive Vice President
- Yossi Prager – Senior Managing Director
- Judy Mann – Chief Operating Officer
- Hannah Bloom-Hirschberg – Director, Philanthropic Engagement
- Reut Stoller – Deputy Director
- Sigal Yaniv Feller – Director, Advisory Services
- Dafna Meitar Nechmad – Board Member
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angelica Berrie | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Georgette F Bennett | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Douglas Bitonti Stewart | Secretary | 2 | — |
| Dafna Meitar-Nechmad | Officer | 1 | — |
| Dorothy Tananbaum | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Eli Booch | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Francois Leven | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Irith Rappaport | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Marcia Riklis | Imm. Past Chair | 2 | — |
| Orli Rinat | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Shira Ruderman | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Winnie Sandler Grinspoon | Officer | 1 | — |
| Darin McKeever | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Michelle Rosenbloom | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Adina Shapiro | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Ruth Cummings | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Dr Ariel Kor | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Tina Price | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Rafi Musher | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Steven Sim | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Shawna Goodman Sone | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Zoya Raynes | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Jeffrey Schoenfeld | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Deborah Hockberg | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Vanessa Bartram | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Gary E Jacobs | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Marina Yudborovsky | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Wendy Newberger | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Lisa Stone Prtizker | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Erica Lyons | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Jobeth Abecassis | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Joe Kafner | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Justin Schehtel | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Marcos Metta Cohen | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Michael Lustig | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Noam Lautman | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Andres Spokoiny | President & CEO | 37.5 | $598,024 |
| Rabbi Rebecca Sirbu | Excecutive Vice President | 37.5 | $272,985 |
| Aryeh Rudolph | VP, Philanthropic Engageme | 37.5 | $214,542 |
| Deena Fuchs | Executive Director, Micah | 37.5 | $276,216 |
| Joel Prager | Senior Managing Director, JFN Consulting | 37.5 | $373,465 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
JFN has partnered with the Genesis Prize Foundation on matching gift initiatives to expand philanthropic impact:
Gal Gadot's $1M Genesis Prize to be Expanded to $2M through ...JFN collaborated with the Genesis Prize to double Gal Gadot's $1 million Genesis Prize initiative, expanding it to $2 million through a matching gifts program to support groups focused on healing in Israel.
Gal Gadot's $1M Genesis Prize to be Expanded to $2M through ...JFN announced recipients of matching grants honoring Genesis Prize Laureate Michael Douglas, supporting Jewish social change organizations.
Gal Gadot's $1M Genesis Prize to be Expanded to $2M through ...A research award titled "A Quest for Justice: October 7 and Beyond" was awarded the 2026 Ilia Salita Excellence in Research Award through JFN's programs.
October 7 and Beyond\u201D Awarded 2026 Ilia Salita Excellence in ...Jewish social change organizations received $1 million in grants through JFN's Matching Grant Initiative.
Jewish Social Change Organizations Awarded $1,000,000 in Grants Through JewishSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Jewish Funders Network fund?
JFN's mission is to promote meaningful giving and improve philanthropy in the Jewish world. The organization describes itself as an open, welcoming community for Jewish funders across a spectrum of political viewpoints and levels of religiosity, from Orthodox members to secular donors. Members give across diverse charitable causes, including poverty alleviation within the Jewish community, arts, climate change, and other social impact areas. The organization does not function as a religious or …
What size grants does Jewish Funders Network award?
In 2024, Jewish Funders Network awarded 28 grants totaling $1.3M — an average of about $46K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Jewish Funders Network's EIN?
Jewish Funders Network's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2742482. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.