The Jewish Community Building Corporation
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The Jewish Community Building Corporation at a glance
In short: The Jewish Community Building Corporation gave $342K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $342K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $342,327
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $342,327
- Median grant
- $342,327
- Total assets
- $15,324,662
- +3.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Jewish Community Building Corporation
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from The Jewish Community Building Corporation
Jewish Education Microgrants
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Amount
$1,250 - $10,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Joshua Scholarship Fund - Camp Moshava Scholarship
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
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Joshua Scholarship Fund - Yeshiva Scholarship
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Varies
Deadline
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Who The Jewish Community Building Corporation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Minnesota Jewish Community Foundation LLC ($342K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $342K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Jewish Community Foundation LLC Minneapolis, MN | JCBC Fund | $342,327 |
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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 | $15,324,662 | $1,191,202 | $347,126 | $342,327 | 1 | $209 |
| 2023 | $14,794,336 | $1,765,230 | — | — | — | $2,794 |
| 2022 | $13,330,202 | $413,162 | — | — | — | $699 |
| 2021 | $13,313,665 | $-2,824,911 | — | — | — | $200 |
| 2020 | $13,731,081 | $423,006 | — | — | — | — |
About The Jewish Community Building Corporation
Based on IRS filings
The Jewish Community Building Corporation is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Minneapolis, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $15.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $342K. Net investment income was $209.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Jewish Community Building Corporation is led by James A. Cohen, Chief Executive Officer on every filing since 2020; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James A. Cohen
Chief Executive Officer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Lieberman
Chair
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Segal
Director
Chair → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Leventhal
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brad Birnberg
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Applebaum
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Martin Lipshutz
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Financial Officer → CFO, 2023
CFO → Chief Financial Officer, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shai Avny
Chief Operating Officer
COO → Chief Operating Officer, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Mark Appelbaum (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Bradley Birnberg (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Stuart Goldenberg (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 Jewish Community Building Corporation
How much does The Jewish Community Building Corporation give each year?
The Jewish Community Building Corporation gave $342K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is The Jewish Community Building Corporation?
The Jewish Community Building Corporation reported $15.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.2M.
What is The Jewish Community Building Corporation?
The Jewish Community Building Corporation is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Minneapolis, MN. It holds $15.3M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Jewish Community Building Corporation operate?
The Jewish Community Building Corporation has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What is The Jewish Community Building Corporation's EIN?
The Jewish Community Building Corporation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1933056. 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
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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