The Foundation for the Jewish Federation of Reading
To provide financial support to the jewish federation of reading and to support the religious, educational, and charitable purposes and activities of the federation.
The Foundation for the Jewish Federation of Reading at a glance
In short: The Foundation for the Jewish Federation of Reading gave $144K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $72K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $144,282
- -56.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $72,141
- -56.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $72,141
- Total assets
- $11,393,392
- +4.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (86% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Foundation for the Jewish Federation of Reading funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish Federations of North America ($124K). Together the top 2 received $144K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $144K (2024) to $334K (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $144K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| 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 |
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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 | $11,393,392 | $292,095 | $766,346 | $144,282 | 2 | $283,059 |
| 2023 | $10,861,184 | $-82,005 | $996,762 | $333,570 | 2 | $-112,089 |
About The Foundation for the Jewish Federation of Reading
Based on IRS filings
The Foundation for the Jewish Federation of Reading is a public charity, 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.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Foundation for the Jewish Federation of Reading is led by Brian Chartock, CEO on every filing since 2023; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brian Chartock
CEO
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Fromm
Chair
Treasurer → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gordon Perlmutter
Director
Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Caster
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andy Wernick
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vic Hammel
Vice Chair
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Jill Skaist (2023) — Director · Filing note: Thru March
- Former: Alvin Katz (2020) — Director
- Former: Debbie Goldberg (2020) — Director
- Former: Haia Mazuz (2020) — Director
- Former: James Rothstein (2020) — Director
- Former: Margo Levin (2020) — Director
- Former: Rabbi Brian Michelson (2020) — Director
- Former: Rabbi Yosef Lipsker (2020) — Director
- Former: Radene Gordon-Beck (2020) — Director
- Former: Samuel Flamholz (2020) — Director
- Former: Sheila Bornstein (2020) — Director
- Former: Tracy Rossi (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.
Frequently asked questions about The Foundation for the Jewish Federation of Reading
How much does The Foundation for the Jewish Federation of Reading give each year?
The Foundation for the Jewish Federation of Reading gave $144K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $334K across 2 grants.
How large is The Foundation for the Jewish Federation of Reading?
The Foundation for the Jewish Federation of Reading reported $11.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $292K.
Where does The Foundation for the Jewish Federation of Reading operate?
The Foundation for the Jewish Federation of Reading has awarded grants in New York, Pennsylvania.
What is The Foundation for the Jewish Federation of Reading's EIN?
The Foundation for the Jewish Federation of Reading's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2198785. 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 2023 (received by the IRS September 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 3, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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