Jewish Women International
Jewish Women International at a glance
In short: Jewish Women International gave $27K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), top state New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $27,060
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- Average grant
- $9,020
- Median grant
- $10,048
- Total assets
- $3,640,722
- -18.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (44% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Jewish Women International funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Sanctuary For Families Inc ($12K). Together the top 3 received $27K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $27K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sanctuary For Families Inc New York, NY | Program Services | $11,888 |
| AWARE Inc Juneau, AK | Program Services | $10,048 |
| Hope Villages of America Clearwater, FL | Program Services | $5,124 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,640,722 | $1,974,023 | $2,843,001 | $27,060 | 3 | $34,219 |
| 2024 | $4,444,679 | $3,347,704 | $2,646,883 | — | — | $25,975 |
| 2023 | $3,639,003 | $1,498,893 | $2,276,170 | — | — | $1,692 |
| 2022 | $4,423,575 | $2,651,011 | $1,730,792 | — | — | $140 |
| 2021 | $3,910,240 | $1,536,622 | $1,515,539 | — | — | $32,444 |
| 2020 | $4,066,970 | $1,354,652 | $1,450,530 | — | — | $6,107 |
About Jewish Women International
Based on IRS filings
Jewish Women International is a public charity, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $27K. Net investment income was $34K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Jewish Women International is led by Meredith Jacobs, Chief Executive Officer on every filing since 2020; 2 of 23 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Meredith Jacobs
Chief Executive Officer
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$124K (2020) → $169K (2025)
Michelle Carlson
Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2022
Vice Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Rosenbloom
Vice President of Programs
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$135K (2020) → $125K (2025)
Erica Keswin
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Rebell Gross
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Speisman
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pam Sherman
Chair-Elect
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2024
Vice Chair → Chair-Elect, 2025
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bobbi Rebell Kaufman
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mimi Brodsky Kress
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Braun Scherl
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tami Ackerman
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Kaplan Lewis
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sue Shankman
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Logan Levkoff
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marina Rostein
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robin London
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Nashman
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Courtenay Burman Wallach
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Slotnick
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Greene
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mimi Rocah
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Slotkin
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susannah Alfred
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (20)
- Former: Ellen Stone (2020–2024) — Immediate Past Chair
- Former: Linda Youngentob (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Rachel Glancz Shader (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Heidi Hookman Brodsky (2023–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Susie Feldman (2023–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Lisie Gottdenker (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Beth Sloan (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Kim Oster-Holstein (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Toby Graff (2020–2023) — Chair of the Board
- Former: Vivian Bass (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Carrie Seleman (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Loribeth Weinstein (2020–2022) — Chief Executive Officer Em
- Former: Marissa Freeman (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Rabbi Susan Shankman (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Rain Pryor (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Susan Feldman (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Melique Berger (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Erica Leatham (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Robyn Altman (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Suzi Weiss-Fischmann (2020) — Board Member
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 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $169K, to Meredith Jacobs (Chief Executive Officer). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Jewish Women International
How much does Jewish Women International give each year?
Jewish Women International gave $27K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Jewish Women International's typical grant size?
Jewish Women International's median grant in 2025 was $10,048, and its average grant was $9,020, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Jewish Women International give grants?
Jewish Women International's top state is New York, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Alaska (37%) and Florida (19%).
Does Jewish Women International give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Jewish Women International's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Services" (3 grants).
How large is Jewish Women International?
Jewish Women International reported $3.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.0M.
What is Jewish Women International's EIN?
Jewish Women International's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-6040461. 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 10, 2026)
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