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.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.6M
+12.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$448K
-47.2% YoY
Grant Count
27
+3.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$17K
-49.2% 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 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 27 grants totaling $448K. Net investment income was $32K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,621,128 | $3,209,779 | $949,056 |
| Revenue | $3,780,975 | $4,786,049 | $949,056 |
| Expenses | $3,235,633 | $3,476,961 | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $32,260 | $11,522 | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
53 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 2024 grants, the largest include Social Good Fund ($46,400), Institute for Jewish Comm ($27,550), Join for Justice Inc ($27,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| A Sisters Village INC NEWARK, DE | PILOT PROGRAM GRANT | $14,100 |
| ALEPH Alliance for Jewish Ren Philadelphia, PA | FISCAL SPONSORSHIP | $15,000 |
| BELOVED BUILDERS FLORENCE, MA | FISCAL SPONSORSHIP | $15,000 |
| Bend the Arc NEW YORK, NY | FISCAL SPONSORSHIP | $15,000 |
| Center for Community Steward MADISON, WI | FISCAL SPONSORSHIP | $10,000 |
| Community Initiatives - AR OAKLAND, CA | FISCAL SPONSORSHIP | $15,000 |
| CUSTOM AND CRAFT JEWISH RIT LOS ANGELES, CA | PILOT PROGRAM GRANT | $15,000 |
| EMBRACE COMMUNITY PROGRAMS NEW YORK, NY | TEEN PILOT PROGRAM | $15,000 |
| Institute for Jewish Comm SAN FRANCISCO, CA | FISCAL SPONSORSHIP | $27,550 |
| JEWISH COMMUNITY ACTION ST PAUL, MN | FISCAL SPONSORSHIP | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ILANA KAUFMAN | CEO | 40 | $290,025 |
| TONDA CASE | SR DIR FIN/OPER | 40 | $192,323 |
| ARYA MARVAZY | SR. DIR. OF PROG. | 40 | $175,075 |
| GABI KUHN | MAN DR, FR 1/24 | 40 | $117,966 |
| THERESA PRECIA | SR. EXEC. ASSIST. | 40 | $125,785 |
| JANU MENDEL | CHAIR | 8 | — |
| GINNA GREEN | MEMBER | 2 | — |
| THOR KASLOFSKY | MEMBER | 2 | — |
| CHRISTINA JEFFERSON | VICE CHAIR | 6 | — |
| DENA ROBINSON | SEC./TREAS. | 4 | — |
| DEITRA REISER | MEMBER | 4 | — |
| DR VALERIE FELDMAN | MEMBER | 4 | — |
| MENDEL DAVIS | MEMBER | 4 | — |
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 2024.
How large is Jews of Color Initiative?
As of 2024, Jews of Color Initiative holds $3.6M in total assets with $3.8M in annual revenue. It awarded 27 grants totaling $448K in 2024.
Where does Jews of Color Initiative operate?
Jews of Color Initiative has awarded grants in Arizona, California, District of Columbia, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Wisconsin.
What size grants does Jews of Color Initiative award?
In 2024, Jews of Color Initiative awarded 27 grants totaling $448K — an average of about $17K 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 2022–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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