The Foundation for the Jewish Federation
TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF READING AND TO SUPPORT THE RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL, AND CHARITABLE PURPOSES AND ACTIVITIES OF THE FEDERATION.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$11.4M
+4.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$144K
-56.7% YoY
Grant Count
2
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$72K
-56.7% YoY
About The Foundation for the Jewish Federation
Based on IRS filings
The Foundation for the Jewish Federation is a nonprofit organization, based in WYOMISSING, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $11.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $144K. Net investment income was $283K.
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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 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $11,393,392 | $10,861,184 | — |
| Revenue | $292,095 | $-82,005 | — |
| Expenses | $766,346 | $996,762 | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $283,059 | $-112,089 | — |
| 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 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Jewish Federations of North America ($124,282), United Way of Berks County ($20,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| JEWISH FEDERATIONS OF NORTH AMERICA NEW YORK, NY | ISRAEL CAMPAIGN | $124,282 |
| UNITED WAY OF BERKS COUNTY READING, PA | SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY SURROUNDING THE ORGANIZATION | $20,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL FROMM | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| VIC HAMMEL | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| ANDY WERNICK | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| ROBERT CASTER | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| GORDON PERLMUTTER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BRIAN CHARTOCK | CEO | 1 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is The Foundation for the Jewish Federation?
As of 2024, The Foundation for the Jewish Federation holds $11.4M in total assets with $292K in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $144K in 2024.
Where does The Foundation for the Jewish Federation operate?
The Foundation for the Jewish Federation has awarded grants in New York, Pennsylvania.
What size grants does The Foundation for the Jewish Federation award?
In 2024, The Foundation for the Jewish Federation awarded 2 grants totaling $144K — an average of about $72K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Foundation for the Jewish Federation's EIN?
The Foundation for the Jewish Federation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2198785. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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