Jewish National Fund
Jewish National Fund-USA (also known as Keren Kayemeth Leisrael) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and United Nations NGO headquartered in New York, NY. Founded in 1901, the organization works to build a prosperous future for the land and people of Israel through strategic initiatives in community development, environmental stewardship, and Zionist education.
Key facts about Jewish National Fund
- EIN
- 13-1659627
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $16,051,132
- Grants made (2024)
- 169
- Average grant
- $94,977
- Median grant
- $20,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (63 of 167, 2024)
- Total assets
- $633,219,242
- Primary geography
- New York (64% 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 National Fund funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Jewish National Fund's 169 itemized 2024 grants were New York (64%), California (12%) and District of Columbia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (32 grants), Los Angeles, CA (13 grants), Brooklyn, NY (13 grants) and Washington, DC (7 grants).
Is Jewish National Fund open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 63 of 167 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $40K; repeat grants $130K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $20K 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
$633.2M
+25.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$16.1M
+28.6% YoY
Grant Count
169
+15.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$95K
+11.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Jewish National Fund-USA's mission is to give all generations of Jews a unique voice in building a prosperous future for the land of Israel and its people. The organization's strategic vision centers on ensuring a strong, secure, and prosperous future for Israel through:
- Afforestation and environmental conservation ("greening" the desert with millions of trees)
- Building and maintaining thousands of parks across Israel
- Creating new communities and cities in Israel's north and south
- Water supply development and river rehabilitation
- Infrastructure development and heritage preservation
- Population growth initiatives in northern and southern Israel
- Zionist education and youth engagement programs
- Support for the Alexander Muss High School in Israel
- Tourism and Aliyah (immigration to Israel) support
- Medical and trauma center funding
- Agricultural and culinary research
- Accessibility improvements for people with special needs
Grantmaking
Jewish National Fund-USA maintains a donor-advised fund through which donors can direct the distribution or investment of funds. The organization has announced significant grant initiatives, including over $5 million in grants to promote greater collaboration between Zionist organizations. The organization also raised $10 million in three weeks during an emergency response period to address urgent Israeli needs.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Jewish National Fund-USA focuses exclusively on Israel, with particular emphasis on population growth and development in Israel's northern and southern regions.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 169 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Data (Fiscal Year 2024):
- Total Revenue: $224 million
- Total Expenses: $162 million
- Total Assets: $633 million
- Total Liabilities: $61.8 million
Prior Year Data (Fiscal Year 2023):
- Total Revenues: $105,380,420
- Total Expenses: $111,941,392
- Total Assets: $505,063,345
Staffing:
- Approximately 297 employees (as of 2023)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $633,219,242 | $505,063,345 | $481,559,079 |
| Revenue | $224,296,704 | $105,380,420 | $113,075,602 |
| Expenses | $162,179,627 | $111,941,392 | $105,804,577 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $31,129,542 | $13,571,508 | $-1,753,061 |
| 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
607 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Alexander Muss Institute for Israel Edu ($7,458,740), Israel Campus Coalition ($1,050,000), Chabad of Hollywood ($576,406).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ALEXANDER MUSS INSTITUTE FOR ISRAEL EDU New York, NY | — | $7,458,740 |
| ISRAEL CAMPUS COALITION Washington, DC | — | $1,050,000 |
| CHABAD OF HOLLYWOOD Los Angeles, CA | — | $576,406 |
| HEROES TO HEROES FOUNDATION For Lee, NJ | — | $327,500 |
| CENTRAL FUND OF ISRAEL New York, NY | — | $260,600 |
| AMERICA FRIENDS OF SOROKA MEDICAL CENTER Scarsdale, NY | — | $250,000 |
| ORTHODOX UNION'S OU- JLIC YAHNEH New York, NY | — | $250,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA FOUNDATION Tucson, AZ | — | $249,933 |
| SINAI TEMPLE Los Angeles, CA | — | $200,000 |
| FRIENDS OF THE ISRAEL DEFENSE FORCES New York, NY | — | $189,700 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Robinson | CEO | 40 | $835,511 |
| Mitchel Rosenzweig | CFO | 40 | $383,761 |
| Matthew Bernstein | Chief Planned Giving Officer | 40 | $345,783 |
| Stephen Bach | Chief Administrative Officer | 40 | $335,342 |
| Richard Krosnick | Chief Development Officer | 40 | $326,297 |
| Diane Scar | National Campaign Director | 40 | $265,090 |
| Sharon Joy | National Campaign Director | 40 | $265,756 |
| Yael Septee Kane | Chief Israel Advocacy and Lead | 40 | $243,866 |
| Debbie Freedman | Chief HR Officer | 40 | $249,282 |
| Michael Feinman | Executive Director | 40 | $222,884 |
| Ronald S Lauder | Chairperson Emeritus | 3 | — |
| Dr Sol Lizerbram | President | 5 | — |
| Jeffrey E Levine | Chairperson of the Board | 3 | — |
| Michael Blank | Treasurer | 3 | — |
| Myra Chack-Fleischer | Secretary | 3 | — |
| Ira Bartfield | Board Member | 3 | — |
| Edward Blank | Board Member | 3 | — |
| Sheryl Buchholtz | Board Member | 3 | — |
| Barbara Burry | Board Member | 3 | — |
| Steven Crystal | Board Member | 3 | — |
| Toni Dusik | Board Member | 3 | — |
| Baruch Fellner Esq | Board Member | 3 | — |
| Scott H Gendell | Board Member | 3 | — |
| Samuel Goldberg | Board Member | 3 | — |
| David Greenbaum | Board Member | 3 | — |
| Vivian Grossman | Board Member | 3 | — |
| Benjamin Gutmann | Board Member | 3 | — |
| Harold L Kaplan | Board Member | 3 | — |
| Michael Kessler | Board Member | 3 | — |
| Joseph Korn | Board Member | 3 | — |
| Kim Kotzin | Board Member (As of 10/16/23) | 3 | — |
| Gary Kushner | Board Member | 3 | — |
| Lynne Merriam | Board Member | 3 | — |
| Nina Paul | Board Member | 3 | — |
| Penny Rosen | Board Member | 3 | — |
| Ian Sachs | Board Member (As of 10/16/23) | 3 | — |
| Scott N Schreiber Esq | Board Member | 3 | — |
| Carol Ann Schwartz | Board Member (As of 01/01/24) | 3 | — |
| Jeffrey Schwartz | Board Member | 3 | — |
| Kenneth Segel | Board Member | 3 | — |
| Rhoda Smolow | Board Member (Thru 12/31/23) | 3 | — |
| Ronald Werner | Board Member | 3 | — |
| Robert M Wigoda Esq | Board Member | 3 | — |
| Joseph Wolfson | Board Member | 3 | — |
| Alan Wolk | Board Member | 3 | — |
| Ann Zinman | Board Member | 3 | — |
Contact Information
National Headquarters: 42 E 69th Street New York, NY 10021 USA
Mailing Address: 78 Randall Avenue Rockville Centre, NY 11570
Phone: 800.JNF.0099 (800.563.0099)
Donor Relations & Donations: donorrelations@jnf.org
General Inquiries: jewishnationalfund@jnf.org
Planned Giving: plannedgiving@jnf.org
Travel & Tours: travel@jnf.org or 877.JNF.TOUR (877.563.8687)
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Jewish National Fund fund?
Jewish National Fund-USA's mission is to give all generations of Jews a unique voice in building a prosperous future for the land of Israel and its people. The organization's strategic vision centers on ensuring a strong, secure, and prosperous future for Israel through: • Afforestation and environmental conservation ("greening" the desert with millions of trees) • Building and maintaining thousands of parks across Israel • Creating new communities and cities in Israel's north and south • Water…
How do I apply for a grant from Jewish National Fund?
Jewish National Fund-USA maintains a donor-advised fund through which donors can direct the distribution or investment of funds. The organization has announced significant grant initiatives, including over $5 million in grants to promote greater collaboration between Zionist organizations. The organization also raised $10 million in three weeks during an emergency response period to address urgent Israeli needs.
Where does Jewish National Fund make grants?
Jewish National Fund-USA focuses exclusively on Israel, with particular emphasis on population growth and development in Israel's northern and southern regions.
What size grants does Jewish National Fund award?
In 2024, Jewish National Fund awarded 169 grants totaling $16.1M — an average of about $95K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Jewish National Fund's EIN?
Jewish National Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-1659627. 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.