MAZON A Jewish Response to Hunger
MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger is a national advocacy organization based in Sherman Oaks, California, and classified as a public charity. Founded in 1985, it works to end hunger among people of all faiths and backgrounds in the United States and Israel, supporting policy change and partner organizations’ advocacy efforts.
MAZON A Jewish Response to Hunger at a glance
In short: MAZON A Jewish Response to Hunger gave $3.9M across 51 grants in 2025 (avg $76K), top state Hawaii. 20% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,889,500
- +16.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 51
- +10.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $76,265
- +5.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $80,000
- Total assets
- $11,658,234
- -0.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (10 of 51, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (10% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to MAZON A Jewish Response to Hunger
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- Invitation Only
-
The Quick Reaction Fund accepts unsolicited requests and is open for applications; it offers one-time grants of $500–$15,000 for unforeseen, time-sensitive advocacy or organizing opportunities. Applicants must be IRS 501(c)(3) public-benefit charities, and MAZON does not grant to individuals. The fund does not support direct service initiatives, disaster relief, international events or campaigns, religious or electoral activities, academic studies or reports, endowments or capital campaigns, or long-term operating shortfalls. It also excludes organizations that received a Quick Reaction Fund grant within the previous six months. Emerging Advocacy Fund, Indian Country, and Israel grants are awarded by invitation only.
- Contact
Mailing address: 15303 Ventura Blvd Suite 1100, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Phone: (310) 442-0020
Website: https://mazon.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from MAZON A Jewish Response to Hunger
Who MAZON A Jewish Response to Hunger funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was PEF Israel Endowment Funds ($160K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
223 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 167 grants of 223 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
MAZON describes its work as national, with grantmaking in the United States and Israel. Its Emerging Advocacy Fund focuses on U.S. states with high rates of food insecurity and also includes Puerto Rico. The 2025 grant list includes recipients in multiple states and Puerto Rico; the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state were Hawaii (10%), Florida (8%), Arkansas (8%), and Oklahoma (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 51 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is MAZON A Jewish Response to Hunger open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 10 of 51 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $50K; repeat grants $83K. How we count
Medians: $60K first-time, $80K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2.3M (2021) to $3.9M (2025). In 2025 it made 51 grants totaling $3.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PEF Israel Endowment Funds New York, NY | Working to end hunger | $160,000 |
| Center for a New Economy Inc | Working to end hunger | $150,000 |
| Instituto del Desarrollo San Juan, PR | Working to end hunger | $140,000 |
| Hawaii Appleseed Ctr for Law Honolulu, HI | Working to end hunger | $105,000 |
| Alaska Food Policy Council Homer, AK | Working to end hunger | $95,000 |
| Feeding Alabama Huntsville, AL | Working to end hunger | $95,000 |
| Hawaii Public Health Institu Honolulu, HI | Working to end hunger | $95,000 |
| Kentucky Center for Economic Berea, KY | Working to end hunger | $95,000 |
| AR Advocates Children & Famil Littlerock, AR | Working to end hunger | $90,000 |
| Florida Impact Inc Tallahassee, FL | Working to end hunger | $90,000 |
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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 | $11,658,234 | $10,915,885 | $10,981,288 | $3,889,500 | 51 | $893,659 |
| 2024 | $11,744,802 | $9,809,445 | $10,073,326 | $3,331,460 | 46 | $934,471 |
| 2023 | $10,568,724 | $8,648,112 | $9,217,747 | $3,385,000 | 46 | $612,712 |
| 2022 | $10,383,611 | $8,401,435 | $7,749,677 | $2,731,000 | 38 | $-560,323 |
| 2021 | $10,319,394 | $9,910,001 | $6,739,554 | $2,289,500 | 42 | $989,142 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
MAZON’s mission is to end hunger among people of all faiths and backgrounds in the United States and Israel, inspired by Jewish values and ideals. Its funding supports anti-hunger advocacy, public policy work, staff capacity, and rapid-response initiatives intended to advance systemic solutions.
MAZON describes the Emerging Advocacy Fund as building a trained and organized network of advocates, particularly in communities with high food insecurity and limited advocacy resources. The Quick Reaction Fund supports time-sensitive advocacy or organizing opportunities, including responses to unexpected policy developments. Its stated priority populations for special consideration through the Quick Reaction Fund include military families, veterans, Native Americans, single mothers, people in Puerto Rico, college students, immigrants, and the LGBTQ+ community.
Examples of 2025 grantees illustrate the range of organizations supported. Feeding Alabama says its mission is to end hunger by helping food bank networks obtain food and funds, raising public awareness, and building partnerships. The Alaska Food Policy Council says it connects, advocates, and informs to strengthen food systems for Alaskans. Hunger Free Oklahoma describes its work as using collaboration to improve systems, policies, and practices to solve hunger in Oklahoma. Florida Impact says it advances health equity by mobilizing communities to increase access to food and nutrition programs.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, MAZON reported 51 grants totaling $3,889,500. Grants ranged from $8,500 to $160,000, with a median of $80,000. The largest awards included $160,000 to PEF Israel Endowment Funds, $150,000 to Center for a New Economy Inc., and $140,000 to Instituto del Desarrollo. Other notable awards included $105,000 to Hawaii Appleseed Center for Law, and $95,000 each to Alaska Food Policy Council and Feeding Alabama. The listed grant purpose for these awards was “Working to end hunger.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2025 filing include Abby J Leibman, President & CEO; Mia Hubbard, Executive Vice President; Barbara Green, COO; Naama Haviv, VP Community Engagement; Liza Lieberman, VP Public Affairs; and Marla Feldman, Director of Programs. Board leadership listed includes Carolyn Schwarz Tisdale, Board Chair; Rabbi Joel PItkowsky, Past Chair; Randall Lewis, Vice Chair; and Daniel Segal, Treasurer.
MAZON A Jewish Response to Hunger is led by Abby J Leibman, President & CEO on every filing since 2021; 6 of 21 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Abby J Leibman
President & CEO
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$227K (2021) → $281K (2025)
Mia Hubbard
Execvice President
Vice President of Programs → V.p. & Programs, 2023
V.p. & Programs → Execvice President, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$134K (2021) → $197K (2025)
Carolyn Schwarz Tisdale
Board Chair
Director → Treasurer, 2022
Treasurer → Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marla Feldman
Director of Programs
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$101K (2022) → $117K (2025)
David A Lash
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Singer Chernoff
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leonard David
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Howard B Tarkow
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Ripps
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Lipschutz
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Bauer
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Abbie Fuksman
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Avi Josefson
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marilyn Levenson Komessar
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Green
COO
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$150K (2021) → $197K (2025)
Liza Lieberman
Vice President Public Affairs
Director Communications → Vice President Public Affairs, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$111K (2021) → $147K (2025)
Naama Haviv
Vice President Community Engmt
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$101K (2022) → $151K (2025)
Daniel Segal
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rabbi Joel PItkowsky
Past Chair
Treasurer → Board Chair, 2022
Board Chair → Past Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Randall Lewis
Vice Chair
Director → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sara M Albert
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Joshua Protas (2021–2024) — Vice President & Public Policy
- Former: Karen Jacobs (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Liz Kanter Groskind (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Marilyn Levenson Kommesar (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Morgan J Powell (2021–2024) — Past Vice Chair
- Former: Rick Loewenstein (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Mark Kravitz (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Michelle Goldman (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Steven Krikava (2021–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $281K, to Abby J Leibman (President & CEO). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about MAZON A Jewish Response to Hunger
How much does MAZON A Jewish Response to Hunger give each year?
MAZON A Jewish Response to Hunger gave $3.9M across 51 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $3.3M across 46 grants.
What is MAZON A Jewish Response to Hunger's typical grant size?
MAZON A Jewish Response to Hunger's median grant in 2025 was $80,000, and its average grant was $76,265, across 51 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from MAZON A Jewish Response to Hunger that year got $50K on average.
Where does MAZON A Jewish Response to Hunger give grants?
MAZON A Jewish Response to Hunger's top state is Hawaii, with 10% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Florida (8%) and Arkansas (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Honolulu, HI (4 grants), Indianapolis, IN (3 grants), Atlanta, GA (3 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does MAZON A Jewish Response to Hunger give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 51 grants with a stated purpose on MAZON A Jewish Response to Hunger's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Working to end hunger" (51 grants).
Who are MAZON A Jewish Response to Hunger's largest grantees?
MAZON A Jewish Response to Hunger's largest 2025 grantees include PEF Israel Endowment Funds ($160,000), Center for a New Economy Inc ($150,000) and Instituto del Desarrollo ($140,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 12% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is MAZON A Jewish Response to Hunger?
MAZON A Jewish Response to Hunger reported $11.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $10.9M.
What does MAZON A Jewish Response to Hunger fund?
MAZON’s mission is to end hunger among people of all faiths and backgrounds in the United States and Israel, inspired by Jewish values and ideals. Its funding supports anti-hunger advocacy, public policy work, staff capacity, and rapid-response initiatives intended to advance systemic solutions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from MAZON A Jewish Response to Hunger?
The Quick Reaction Fund accepts unsolicited requests and is open for applications; it offers one-time grants of $500–$15,000 for unforeseen, time-sensitive advocacy or organizing opportunities. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is MAZON A Jewish Response to Hunger's EIN?
MAZON A Jewish Response to Hunger's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2624532. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does MAZON A Jewish Response to Hunger accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 31, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 31, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS October 24, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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