Slingshot Fund Inc
Today, as we stand on the precipice of the largest transfer of generational wealth in history, slingshot has a bold vision: reimagining the future of jewish philanthropy. We are building a bolder, brighter jewish community by harnessing the ambition and passion of the next generation of jewish philanthropic leaders. And we are fostering game-changing partnerships that lay the foundation for forward-thinking, sustainable organizations.our mission is to mobilize young jewish philanthropists as funders and active change agents, who, with partners, shape the jewish community to be vibrant and continuously evolving. We have three main program offerings: the slingshot fellowship, board leadership training and matching and action circles.
Slingshot Fund Inc at a glance
In short: Slingshot Fund Inc gave $76K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), top state Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $76,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- Average grant
- $19,000
- Median grant
- $18,000
- Total assets
- $337,526
- -52.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (33% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Slingshot Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Join for Justice ($25K). Together the top 4 received $76K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $250 (2021) to $76K (2024). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $76K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Join for Justice Boston, MA | Social Change | $25,000 |
| Rekindle Beachwood, OH | Social Change | $21,000 |
| Carolina Jews for Justice Durham, NC | Social Change | $15,000 |
| Abrahamic House Falls Church, VA | Social Change | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $337,526 | $470,772 | $802,747 | $76,000 | 4 | $6,390 |
| 2023 | $704,346 | $534,715 | $781,510 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $917,245 | $790,912 | $709,222 | — | — | $3,480 |
| 2021 | $826,626 | $460,872 | $761,823 | $250 | Total only | $63 |
| 2020 | $1,205,033 | $952,680 | $631,241 | — | — | $91 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Slingshot Fund Inc
Based on IRS filings
Slingshot Fund Inc is a public charity, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $338K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $76K. Net investment income was $6K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Slingshot Fund Inc is led by Stefanie J. Rhodes, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 2 of 11 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Stefanie J. Rhodes
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$165K (2020) → $207K (2024)
Dena Verhoff
Chair
Secretary → Co-Chair, 2022
Co-Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Coby Lerner
Director
Chair → Co-Chair, 2021
Co-Chair → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lana Fern
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Samantha Nathan
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adina Schwartz
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gila Modell
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Ghan
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Hodes
Chief Program Officer
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$106K (2020) → $109K (2024)
Debra Hokin Meyer
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Leifer
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Daniel Rueven (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Debra Hokin (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Jess Leifer (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jonathan Horowitz (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Phillip Silverman (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Sarah Rueven (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Erica Belsky (2020) — Director
- Former: Jenna Weinberg (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $207K, to Stefanie J Rhodes (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Slingshot Fund Inc
How much does Slingshot Fund Inc give each year?
Slingshot Fund Inc gave $76K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Slingshot Fund Inc's typical grant size?
Slingshot Fund Inc's median grant in 2024 was $18,000, and its average grant was $19,000, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Slingshot Fund Inc give grants?
Slingshot Fund Inc's top state is Massachusetts, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Ohio (28%) and North Carolina (20%).
Does Slingshot Fund Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Slingshot Fund Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Social Change" (4 grants).
How large is Slingshot Fund Inc?
Slingshot Fund Inc reported $338K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $471K.
What is Slingshot Fund Inc's EIN?
Slingshot Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-1833392. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 24, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 8, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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