Jewish Senior Life
To enhance the quality of life, health, and well-being of jewish older adults, their families, and others in our community, consistent with the values and traditions of our jewish heritage.
Jewish Senior Life at a glance
In short: Jewish Senior Life gave $59K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $59K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $58,831
- +24.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $58,831
- +24.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $58,831
- Total assets
- $837,682
- +78.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Jewish Senior Life funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was JSL Properties Inc ($59K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Jewish Senior Life gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−1%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $47K (2023) to $136K (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $59K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| JSL Properties Inc Rochester, NY | General Support | $58,831 |
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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 | $837,682 | $739,857 | $721,328 | $58,831 | 1 | $41,227 |
| 2023 | $470,310 | $630,039 | $593,828 | $47,147 | 1 | $56,932 |
| 2022 | $216,584 | $183,743 | $183,743 | $50,788 | 1 | $10,568 |
| 2021 | $254,109 | $426,575 | $426,575 | $59,686 | 1 | $58,567 |
| 2020 | $69,288 | $381,723 | $381,723 | $135,643 | 1 | — |
About Jewish Senior Life
Based on IRS filings
Jewish Senior Life is a public charity focused on religion, based in Rochester, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $838K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $59K. Net investment income was $41K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Jewish Senior Life is led by Michael S. King, Board Member, Corp President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 1 of 22 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael S. King
Board Member, Corp President & CEO
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alan Kinel
Board Member & Board Chair
V.chair & Treasurer to Chair Elect → Board Member & Board Chair at, 2023
Board Member & Board Chair at → Board Member & Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marc Reich
Treasurer & V Chair
Board Member & Treasurer at → Treasurer & Vice Chair at, 2023
Treasurer & Vice Chair at → Treasurer & V Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carly Zecher
Senior Vice President of Finance & CFO
On filings since 2023
34 hrs/week
$11K (2023) → $43K (2024)
Adam Anolik
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Betsy D. Brugg Esq.
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emily A. Krohn Lcsw
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Helena Kaptein-Shrier Rn Bsn
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jill Eisenstein
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan W. Feldman
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth J. Glazer
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marvin Wolk
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maurice Varon MD
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michele Ruda Leve
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Baker
Board Member
Board Chair → Board Chair to & Board Member, 2023
Board Chair to & Board Member → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wendy Silverman Rn Bsn
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Irena Boyce PhD
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Valerie Alhart
Board Member & Secretary
Board Member → Board Member & Secretary at, 2023
Board Member & Secretary at → Board Member & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Stonehill Esq.
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joy Ryen Plotnik Esq.
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marsha N. Wittink Md Mbe
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard N. Gray
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Deborah McIlveen (2020–2023) — Senior Vice President of Finance & CFO
- Former: Jeffrey W. Wexler (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Julian Goldstein (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Lawrence M. Becker (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Margot Weinberg MD (2020–2023) — Board Member to
- Former: Steven R. Gersz Esq. (2020–2023) — Secretary to & Board Member
- Former: Abraham Monk PhD (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Jeffrey H. Levinson (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Joshue E. Gewolb Esq. (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Lisa Elliot PhD (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Bruce A. Green PhD (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Fran Weisberg (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Irena Pesis-Katz PhD (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Nancy Berg DDS (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 $43K, to Carly Zecher (Senior VP of Finance & CFO).
Frequently asked questions about Jewish Senior Life
How much does Jewish Senior Life give each year?
Jewish Senior Life gave $59K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $47K across 1 grant.
How large is Jewish Senior Life?
Jewish Senior Life reported $838K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $740K.
What is Jewish Senior Life?
Jewish Senior Life is a public charity focused on religion, based in Rochester, NY. It holds $838K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Jewish Senior Life operate?
Jewish Senior Life has awarded grants in New York.
What is Jewish Senior Life's EIN?
Jewish Senior Life's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3409164. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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