The Associated Jewish Community
The Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore is a 501(c)(3) philanthropic organization serving as the centralized fundraising, community planning, and allocations body for the greater Baltimore Jewish community. Established in 1920, the organization has operated for over 90 years as a community federation and grantmaking foundation. Based in Baltimore, Maryland, The Associated manages approximately $1 billion in assets under management and operates with a staff of 232 employees.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$45.8M
-1.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$27.6M
-0.1% YoY
Grant Count
49
+8.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$564K
-8.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization's mission is to preserve and enhance Jewish life. The Associated addresses charitable, educational, religious, humanitarian, health, cultural, and social service needs of the Jewish community locally, nationally, in Israel, and throughout the world.
The organization operates through a network of 27 partner agencies and programs. Its fundraising platform includes a general annual campaign and directed campaigns targeting capital projects, legacy and endowment funds, donor-advised funds, and supporting foundations. The Associated provides community-wide planning for its agencies to ensure efficient use of resources in carrying out services and programs.
Grantmaking
The Associated distributes nearly $29 million annually in grants to support its network of partner agencies and programs.
Grant Range
$5,000 - $7,500 for competitive programs
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Associated's primary geographic focus is the Baltimore metropolitan area, with additional support directed to Israel and Jewish communities worldwide.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Fiscal Year 2024:
- Total revenues: $54,051,204
- Total expenses: $58,681,268
- Total assets: $45,752,876
- Total liabilities: $18,700,000
Fiscal Year 2023:
- Gross receipts from all sources: $60,762,526
- Net assets/fund balances: $32,465,343
- Total assets: $46,642,009
- Total liabilities: $14,176,666
Additional Financial Data (2023):
- Program service revenue: $6,434,940
- Investment income: $229,520
- Unrelated business income: $620,303
- Net unrelated business income: $236,318
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $45,752,876 | $46,642,009 | $40,483,720 |
| Revenue | $54,051,204 | $60,762,526 | $52,346,279 |
| Expenses | $58,681,268 | $56,512,499 | $52,151,110 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $368,104 | $229,520 | $204,421 |
| 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
233 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Helen Kim serves as Executive Director of the related Hoffberger Family Philanthropies, which was established in 1980 to support The Associated Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARC TERRILL | PRESIDENT | 36 | $843,795 |
| ANDREW CUSHNIR | PRESIDENT AND CEO FROM 4/24 | 36 | — |
| YEHUDA NEUBERGER | CHAIR OF THE BOARD | 4 | — |
| BRUCE S HOFFBERGER | CHAIR ELECT; COMMUNITY PLANNING | 3 | — |
| PJ PEARLSTONE | SECRETARY | 3 | — |
| JOHN SHMERLER | TREASURER | 3 | — |
| JASON BLAVATT | CHAIR DEVELOPMENT | 3 | — |
| MARK D NEUMANN | CHAIR MARKETING | 3 | — |
| ANNETTE SAXON | CHAIR ASSOCIATED WOMEN | 3 | — |
| PHILIP SACHS | CHAIR AUDIT | 3 | — |
| AMY POLLOKOFF | CHAIR WOMEN'S CAMPAIGN | 3 | — |
| BETH H GOLDSMITH | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR OF THE BOARD | 1.5 | — |
| JESSICA BRONFEIN | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR ASSOC | 1.5 | — |
| JOSH FIDLER | AJC PRESIDENT | 3 | — |
| RONALD ATTMAN | DIRECTOR AT LARGE | 1.5 | — |
| MYRNA CARDIN | DIRECTOR AT LARGE | 1.5 | — |
| JEFFREY ELKIN | DIRECTOR AT LARGE | 1.5 | — |
| ALYSON FRIEDMAN | DIRECTOR AT LARGE | 1.5 | — |
| JILL GANSLER | DIRECTOR AT LARGE | 1.5 | — |
| MORRIS GARTEN | DIRECTOR AT LARGE | 1.5 | — |
| BENJAMIN GREENWALD | DIRECTOR AT LARGE | 1.5 | — |
| DANIEL HIRSCHHORN | DIRECTOR AT LARGE | 1.5 | — |
| LINDA HURWITZ | DIRECTOR AT LARGE | 1.5 | — |
| CLARA KLEIN | DIRECTOR AT LARGE | 1.5 | — |
| SANDI MOFFET | DIRECTOR AT LARGE | 1.5 | — |
| ISAAC PRETTER | DIRECTOR AT LARGE | 1.5 | — |
| JASON REITBERGER | DIRECTOR AT LARGE | 1.5 | — |
| JEFFREY ROSEN | DIRECTOR AT LARGE | 1.5 | — |
| SANDY ROSENBERG | DIRECTOR AT LARGE | 1.5 | — |
| NINA ROSENZWOG | DIRECTOR AT LARGE | 1.5 | — |
| ROBERT RUSSEL | DIRECTOR AT LARGE | 1.5 | — |
| YANKY SCHORR | DIRECTOR AT LARGE | 1.5 | — |
| KAREN SINGER | DIRECTOR AT LARGE | 1.5 | — |
| MORRY ZOLET | DIRECTOR AT LARGE | 1.5 | — |
| MARK SMOLARZ | EXEC. VICE PRESIDENT, OPS | 32 | $260,640 |
| MICHAEL FRIEDMAN | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT | 10 | $247,832 |
| MICHAEL DYE | VICE PRESIDENT | 9 | $203,921 |
| LESLIE POMERANTZ | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER | 40 | $217,910 |
| CAROLE TAYLOR | SVP OF TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS | 40 | $175,331 |
| CONNIE STERN | VICE PRESIDENT, FINANCE | 40 | $157,703 |
| DARRELL FRIEDMAN | FORMER OFFICER | — | $173,051 |
Contact Information
Main Office:
- Address: 5700 Park Heights Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215
- Phone: 410-727-4828
- Email: information@associated.org
- Website: associated.org
- EIN: 52-0607957
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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