Jews of Color Initiative
The Jews of Color Initiatives mission is to advance racial equity in the U.S. Jewish community by centering the leadership of Jews of Color and ensuring that our communities and institutions reflect the multiracial reality of the Jewish people.
Key facts about Jews of Color Initiative
- EIN
- 86-2742246
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $457,444
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- Average grant
- $30,496
- Median grant
- $30,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (6 of 15, 2025)
- Total assets
- $3,604,834
- Primary geography
- California (42% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
Who Jews of Color Initiative funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Jews of Color Initiative's 15 itemized 2025 grants were California (42%), New York (22%) and Pennsylvania (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants). 7% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Fiscal Sponsorship" (5 grants) and "Program Support" (4 grants).
Is Jews of Color Initiative open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 15 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $41K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $33K repeat.
- 47% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2023–2025). 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 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.6M
-0.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$457K
+2.1% YoY
Grant Count
15
-44.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$30K
+83.8% YoY
About Jews of Color Initiative
Based on IRS filings
Jews of Color Initiative is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Berkeley, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 15 grants totaling $457K. Net investment income was $16K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 15 itemized 2025 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,604,834 | $3,621,128 | $3,209,779 |
| Revenue | $2,372,665 | $3,780,975 | $4,786,049 |
| Expenses | $2,385,750 | $3,235,633 | $3,476,961 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $15,543 | $32,260 | $11,522 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 19, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 3, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 30, 2026)
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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
68 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Jews of Color Initiative
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include Social Good Fund ($115,000), Ammud The JOC Torah Academy I ($40,000), Tzedek America ($40,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Social Good Fund Richmond, CA | FISCAL SPONSORSHIP | $115,000 |
| Ammud The JOC Torah Academy I New York, NY | GENERAL OPERATING | $40,000 |
| TZEDEK AMERICA Los Angeles, CA | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $40,000 |
| THE BRAID Santa Monica, CA | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $35,000 |
| Bd of Regents of Univ Wisc Madison, WI | Shalom Curriculum Project | $32,643 |
| JEWISH LEARNING VENTURE Jenkintown, PA | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $30,000 |
| MOVING TRADITIONS Elkins Park, PA | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $30,000 |
| UNION FOR REFORM JUDAISM New York, NY | LEADERSHIP PROGRAM | $30,000 |
| BELOVED BUILDERS Northampton, MA | FISCAL SPONSORSHIP | $25,230 |
| ALEPH Alliance for Jewish Ren Philadelphia, PA | FISCAL SPONSORSHIP | $25,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ilana Kaufman | CEO | 40 | $303,772 |
| Gabi Kuhn | Managing Dir. | 40 | $174,039 |
| Arya Marvazy | Sr. Dir. of Prog. | 40 | $182,171 |
| Rishona Thrasher | Asst. Dir. of Oper | 40 | $105,931 |
| Christina Jefferson | Chair | 4 | — |
| Dr Buffie Longmire-Avital | Member | 1 | — |
| Thor Kaslofsky | Member | 1 | — |
| Dr Valerie Feldman | Vice Chair | 4 | — |
| Dena Robinson Esq | Secretary | 2 | — |
| Rabbi Evan Traylor | Member | 1 | — |
| Deitra Reiser | Member | 1 | — |
| Mendel Davis | Member | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jews of Color Initiative?
Jews of Color Initiative is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Berkeley, CA. It holds $3.6M in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Jews of Color Initiative?
As of 2025, Jews of Color Initiative holds $3.6M in total assets with $2.4M in annual revenue. It awarded 15 grants totaling $457K in 2025.
Where does Jews of Color Initiative operate?
Jews of Color Initiative has awarded grants in Arizona, California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Wisconsin.
What size grants does Jews of Color Initiative award?
In 2025, Jews of Color Initiative awarded 15 grants totaling $457K — an average of about $30K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Jews of Color Initiative's EIN?
Jews of Color Initiative's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-2742246. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
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