MAZON A Jewish Response to Hunger
MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger is a national nonprofit organization based in Sherman Oaks, California, working to end hunger among people of all faiths and backgrounds in the United States and Israel. Founded in 1985, MAZON was the first national organization to rally the American Jewish community around the issue of hunger and remains the only national Jewish organization dedicated exclusively to that cause. The organization operates with 28 employees and is classified as a 501(c)(3) public charity.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$11.7M
-0.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.9M
+16.8% YoY
Grant Count
51
+10.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$76K
+5.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Inspired by Jewish values and ideals, MAZON embodies the twin Jewish concepts of tzedakah (charity) and tikkun olam (healing the world). The organization's mission is to end hunger among people of all faiths and backgrounds in the United States and Israel.
MAZON employs three interrelated strategies to achieve this mission:
- Advocacy & Education: Working to strengthen government food programs so they are available, accessible, and meaningful to all those who need them
- Partnership Grants: Supporting organizations working on hunger-related issues
- Strategic Initiatives: Developing long-term solutions to address hunger's root causes
The organization focuses on populations and problems that have been previously overlooked or ignored, including hunger among military families, veterans, single mothers, Native Americans, college students, the LGBTQ+ community, and the people of Puerto Rico. MAZON's work emphasizes systemic change and policy solutions that confront hunger's root causes, with particular focus on ensuring people have access to meaningful resources to buy food in a manner that is dignified and without judgment.
Grantmaking
MAZON makes grants to support anti-hunger advocacy and long-term solutions to hunger. Recent grant activity includes:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
MAZON funds organizations in the United States and Israel, with documented grantmaking activity in Arkansas, Nebraska, and Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year 2024:
- Total Assets: $11,744,802
- Total Revenue: $9,809,445
- Total Expenses: $10,073,326
- Total Giving: $4,261,500
The organization maintains a strong financial position with assets exceeding $11.7 million and has demonstrated consistent annual giving in the $4+ million range.
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $11,658,234 | $11,744,802 | $10,568,724 |
| Revenue | $10,915,885 | $9,809,445 | $8,648,112 |
| Expenses | $10,981,288 | $10,073,326 | $9,217,747 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $893,659 | $934,471 | $612,712 |
| 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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
222 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from MAZON A Jewish Response to Hunger
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abby J Leibman | President & CEO | 40 | $280,721 |
| Mia Hubbard | ExecVice President | 40 | $197,371 |
| Barbara Green | COO | 40 | $196,713 |
| Naama Haviv | VP Community Engmt | 40 | $150,901 |
| Liza Lieberman | VP Public Affairs | 40 | $146,502 |
| Marla Feldman | Dir. of Programs | 40 | $117,336 |
| Carolyn Schwarz Tisdale | Board Chair | 1 | — |
| Rabbi Joel PItkowsky | Past Chair | 1 | — |
| Randall Lewis | Vice Chair | 1 | — |
| Daniel Segal | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Sara Albert | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Lauren Bauer | Director | 1 | — |
| Julie Singer Chernoff | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Leonard David | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Abbie Fuksman | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Avi Josefson | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Marilyn Levenson Komessar | Director | 0.5 | — |
| David Lash | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Rachel Lipschutz | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Daniel Ripps | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Howard Tarkow | Director | 0.5 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
MAZON has been actively engaged in advocacy and grantmaking:
The organization announced new grants to build capacity for long-term solutions to hunger
MAZON Announces New Grants to Build Capacity for Long-Term Solutions to HungerMAZON invested $3.9+ million in anti-hunger advocacy grants
MAZON Announces New Grants to Build Capacity for Long-Term Solutions to HungerThe organization announced nearly $3.5 million in new grants to organizations working on food insecurity
MAZON announces nearly $3.5M in new grants to organizations working on foodMAZON is pursuing litigation against the USDA to protect SNAP recipients
The organization is actively advocating for Congress to maintain funding for SNAP and opposing proposed cuts to the program
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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