Jewish Studies Foundation Inc
To further the study of jewish religion and culture or otherwise carry out the purpose of hillel community day school, inc
Jewish Studies Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Jewish Studies Foundation Inc gave $65K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $65K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $65,000
- +62.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $65,000
- +62.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $65,000
- Total assets
- $58,711
- -46.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Jewish Studies Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Hillel Comm Day School ($65K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2024) to $70K (2020). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $65K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hillel Comm Day School Rochester, NY | Jewish Education | $65,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $58,711 | $225,535 | $134,789 | $65,000 | 1 |
| 2024 | $109,290 | $205,829 | $215,989 | $40,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $119,450 | $196,930 | $174,058 | — | — |
| 2022 | $96,578 | $185,570 | $178,096 | — | — |
| 2021 | $89,104 | $29,853 | $89,826 | — | — |
| 2020 | $99,790 | $185,970 | $187,088 | $70,000 | 1 |
About Jewish Studies Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Jewish Studies Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on religion, based in Rochester, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $59K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $65K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Jewish Studies Foundation Inc is led by John August, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John August
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Keith Newman
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Ken Bracker
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melinda Goldberg
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Robert Cornell
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $3K, to Melinda Goldberg (Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about Jewish Studies Foundation Inc
How much does Jewish Studies Foundation Inc give each year?
Jewish Studies Foundation Inc gave $65K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $40K across 1 grant.
How large is Jewish Studies Foundation Inc?
Jewish Studies Foundation Inc reported $59K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $226K.
What is Jewish Studies Foundation Inc?
Jewish Studies Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on religion, based in Rochester, NY. It holds $59K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Jewish Studies Foundation Inc operate?
Jewish Studies Foundation Inc has awarded grants in New York.
What is Jewish Studies Foundation Inc's EIN?
Jewish Studies Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-1497081. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 23, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS December 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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