Jewish United Fund
The Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago (JUF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and federated giving program based in Chicago, Illinois. Established in 1950, JUF operates as a community-powered philanthropic organization that funds a network of over 100 agencies, schools, and programs. The organization serves over 500,000 Chicagoans of all faiths while also supporting millions of Jews in Israel and around the world.
Key facts about Jewish United Fund
- EIN
- 36-2167034
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $106,568,600
- Grants made (2024)
- 62
- Average grant
- $1,718,848
- Median grant
- $36,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 65% first-time grantees (40 of 62, 2024)
- Total assets
- $249,876,290
- Primary geography
- New York (62% 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 United Fund funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Jewish United Fund's 62 itemized 2024 grants were New York (62%) and Illinois (37%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (18 grants), New York, NY (13 grants), Skokie, IL (8 grants) and Northbrook, IL (5 grants). 95% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Is Jewish United Fund open to new grantees?
65%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 40 of 62 grantees (65%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $161K; repeat grants $4.6M. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $55K repeat.
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2021–2024). 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
$249.9M
+4.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$106.6M
+14.0% YoY
Grant Count
62
+82.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1.7M
-37.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
JUF's mission is to amplify collective strength to make the world a better place for everyone. The organization considers the totality of local and global Jewish needs and works to address them. JUF helps people connect to Jewish life and values, fueling a dynamic, enduring community. As a member of the greater Chicago community, JUF participates in the wider civic arena, addressing general community needs and problem-solving for people of all faiths.
Primary program areas include:
- Local Allocations: Conducts fundraising through annual campaigns and makes allocations to the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago and Jewish Federations of North America
- Community Care: Provides food, refuge, health care, education, and emergency assistance to vulnerable populations
- Jewish Engagement: Social events, Jewish experiences, volunteer and leadership opportunities across all age groups
- Community Security: Maintains 24/7 security support for Jewish spaces, campus support for students, antisemitism training, and relationships with local law enforcement
Grantmaking
JUF operates active grant programs including:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
JUF's grantmaking focuses primarily on Illinois, New York, and the District of Columbia. The organization maintains a small office in Israel with four employees under an umbrella organization based in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 62 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Fiscal Year Ending June 2024:
- Total Revenue: $163,243,369
- Total Expenses: $138,963,160
- Total Assets: $249,876,290
- Total Liabilities: $50,000,000
- Employees: 596
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $249,876,290 | $238,101,811 | $219,478,167 |
| Revenue | $163,243,369 | $117,138,769 | $118,541,995 |
| Expenses | $138,963,160 | $124,160,159 | $114,975,976 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $-1,593,512 | $2,329,838 | $10,246,701 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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
149 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
8 open opportunities from Jewish United Fund
Fund for the Future
Jewish United Fund
Amount
$5 million to date; $550,000 in November 2020 distribution
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Israel Experience College Student/Young Adult Scholarship Program Grant
Jewish United Fund
Amount
US $500 - US $4,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Israel Experience College- Merit Scholarship Program Grant
Jewish United Fund
Amount
Up to US $1,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Jewish Federations of North America ($62,054,259), Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago ($36,308,755), American Friends of Magen David Adom ($2,136,280).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| JEWISH FEDERATIONS OF NORTH AMERICA New York, NY | REGULAR CAMPAIGN | $62,054,259 |
| JEWISH FEDERATION OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO Chicago, IL | TO SUPPORT A RANGE OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WHICH ADDRESS HUMANITARIAN, HEALTH AND WELFARE | $36,308,755 |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF MAGEN DAVID ADOM New York, NY | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $2,136,280 |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF NATAL New York, NY | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $1,000,000 |
| QUAD PROJECT Chicago, IL | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $1,000,000 |
| FRIENDS OF THE ISRAEL DEFENSE FORCES New York, NY | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $351,172 |
| THE ARK Chicago, IL | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $333,999 |
| JEWISH CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES Chicago, IL | HIAS AND OTHER PROGRAMMING | $319,819 |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF SOROKA MEDICAL CENTER INC Scarsdale, NY | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $300,000 |
| CJE SENIORLIFE Chicago, IL | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $299,884 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- President: Lonnie J. Nasatir
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Golder | Board Chair | 10 | — |
| Wendy C Abrams | Vice Chair | 5 | — |
| Jeremy Amster | Vice Chair | 5 | — |
| Michael T Fishman | Vice Chair | 5 | — |
| Jordan T Goodman | Vice Chair | 5 | — |
| Steven M Greenbaum | Vice Chair | 5 | — |
| Lisa Jericho | Vice Chair | 5 | — |
| Cindy Kaplan | Vice Chair | 5 | — |
| Jennifer Leemis | Vice Chair | 5 | — |
| Lee I Miller | Vice Chair | 5 | — |
| Eric a Rothner | Vice Chair | 5 | — |
| Marc Spellman | Treasurer | 5 | — |
| Julie Dann Schneider | Assistant Treasurer | 5 | — |
| Deborah Schrayer Karmin | Secretary | 5 | — |
| Michael Oxman | Assistant Secretary | 5 | — |
| Katie Berger | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Wendy a Berger | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Gita Berk | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Debbie L Berman | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Hannah Bloom-Hirschberg | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Marc S Brenner | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Bluma Broner | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Karen Budin | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Susan Spier Chapman | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Caroline Davidson | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Steven J Erlebacher | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Maury Fertig | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Jason Friedman | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Rabbi Wendi Geffen | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Linda B Ginsburg | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Craig Goldsmith | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Melinda Grossman | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Danny Gutman | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Andrew L Hananel | Director | 0.5 | — |
| King W Harris | Director | 0.5 | — |
| David J Hartman | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Josh B Herz | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Dana Westreich Hirt | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Susan Insoft | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Cathy Kahn | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Linda Kellough | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Steven H Lavin | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Jane Cadden Lederman | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Brian J Levinson | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Joshua Liss | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Chaim Lubin | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Steven N Miller | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Nancy Mills | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Ross S Pearlstein | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Sanford E Perl | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Daniel J Perlman | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Brandon C Prosansky | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Shari Greco Reiches | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Elliott Robinson | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Robert Romanoff | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Marc L Roth | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Jennie Rothner | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Susan M Sacks | Director | 0.5 | — |
| David M Sarnoff | Director | 0.5 | — |
| James Sarnoff | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Steve Schreiber | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Eric Sedler | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Devra Resnick Shutan | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Kimberly Shwachman | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Morris Silverman | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Judy L Smith | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Sara Crown Star | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Benjamin J Swartz | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Robyn Tavel | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Paula Weissman | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Deborah Winick | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Joseph Wolf | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Andrea R Yablon | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Eteri Zaslavsky | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Janna Berk | Ex-Officio | 0.5 | — |
| Marc Berman | Ex-Officio | 0.5 | — |
| Carey Cooper | Ex-Officio | 0.5 | — |
| Linda Schottenstein Fisher | Ex-Officio | 0.5 | — |
| Mitch Kaufman | Ex-Officio | 0.5 | — |
| Jacqueline Lotzof | Ex-Officio | 0.5 | — |
| David Nankin | Ex-Officio | 0.5 | — |
| Susan Rifas | Ex-Officio | 0.5 | — |
| Rabbi Michael Schwab | Ex-Officio | 0.5 | — |
| Keith Shapiro | Ex-Officio | 0.5 | — |
| Jordan Shapiro | Ex-Officio | 0.5 | — |
| Henry Sholk | Ex-Officio | 0.5 | — |
| Pam Friend Szokol | Ex-Officio | 0.5 | — |
| Cydney Topaz | Ex-Officio | 0.5 | — |
| Lonnie Nasatir | President/CEO | 25 | $232,387 |
| Boaz Blumovitz | Chief Financial Officer | 22.5 | $196,905 |
| Peter Chiswick | Sr. Assoc V.P. & Dir, Juf Invest. | 25 | $233,080 |
| Deborah Covington | Senior VP, Planning & Allocations | 40 | $238,502 |
| Tracy More | Vice President, Annual Campaign | — | — |
| Dr Steven B Nasatir PHD | Executive Vice Chairman | 6 | $46,661 |
| James a Pinkston | Vice President - Accounting | 20 | $228,402 |
| David Prystowsky | Chief Development Officer | 25 | $157,116 |
| David S Rosen | Senior Vice President - Endowments | — | — |
| James Rosenberg | Chief of Staff | 50 | $291,468 |
| David S Rubovits PHD | Chief Operating Officer | 50 | $305,454 |
| Robert a Schuckman | Vice President - General Counsel | 10 | $46,912 |
| Joy Schwartz | Chief Marketing Officer | 50 | $329,795 |
| Jay Tcath | Executive Vice President | 25 | $260,731 |
| Rose Jagust | VP, Donor Advised Funds - Part Year | — | — |
| Rabbi Louis a Lazovsky | Vice President, Human Resources | 40 | $269,756 |
| Daniel Goldwin | Exec. Director, Public Affairs | 25 | $128,044 |
| Kedar Potdar - Part Year | Vice President - Technology | 50 | $297,504 |
| Adina Torchman | Assoc VP - Financial Resource Dev | 40 | $200,424 |
| Stuart Spector | Vice President - Campaign Operations | 50 | $217,140 |
| Shirley Dvorin | Vice President - Human Resources | 50 | $220,295 |
| Hallie Shapiro Devir | Former Vice President - Coe | — | — |
Recent Impact Metrics
Recent developments and announcements
According to JUF's most recent reporting:
300+ occasions of security deployment to local schools, synagogues, camps, and agencies
11,000 immigrants and refugees received support from JUF agencies
27,500 people received mental health services
2,000 people attended trainings to respond to antisemitism
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Jewish United Fund fund?
JUF's mission is to amplify collective strength to make the world a better place for everyone. The organization considers the totality of local and global Jewish needs and works to address them. JUF helps people connect to Jewish life and values, fueling a dynamic, enduring community. As a member of the greater Chicago community, JUF participates in the wider civic arena, addressing general community needs and problem-solving for people of all faiths. Primary program areas include: • **Local Al…
How do I apply for a grant from Jewish United Fund?
JUF operates active grant programs including: • Israel Experience College Merit Scholarship Program • Israel Experience College Student/Young Adult Scholarship Program • Israel Experience High School Scholarship Program • JUF Springboard Access Grant • JUF Springboard Innovation Grant • JUF Springboard Professional Development Grant Typical award ranges are $5,125 to $62,054,259. The organization maintains nine live grant opportunities.
Where does Jewish United Fund make grants?
JUF's grantmaking focuses primarily on Illinois, New York, and the District of Columbia. The organization maintains a small office in Israel with four employees under an umbrella organization based in New York.
What size grants does Jewish United Fund award?
In 2024, Jewish United Fund awarded 62 grants totaling $106.6M — an average of about $1.7M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Jewish United Fund's EIN?
Jewish United Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-2167034. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.