The Jewish Community Foundation
Built around the values of tzedakah (righteousness, charity) and tikkun olam (repairing the world), the foundation works with east bay jewish donors to realize their philanthropic goals and create a rich, supportive, inclusive and strong community.
The Jewish Community Foundation at a glance
In short: The Jewish Community Foundation gave $53.5M across 1 grant in 2020 (avg $53.5M), mostly in California. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $53,480,872
- Grants made (2020)
- 1
- Average grant
- $53,480,872
- Median grant
- $53,480,872
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2020; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Jewish Community Foundation
Open Grants
13 open opportunities from The Jewish Community Foundation
Benjamin Asbell Youth Upsilon Lambda Phi Fraternity Award Grant
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Branfman Family Scholarship Award Grant
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Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Colonel David Marcus Memorial Scholarship Award Grant
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who The Jewish Community Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco the Peninsula Marin and Sono ($53.5M).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was $5M or more: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2020 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $53.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco the Peninsula Marin and Sono San Francisco, CA | General Purposes | $53,480,872 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $31,858 | $53,492,018 | $53,480,872 | 1 | $31,858 |
About The Jewish Community Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Jewish Community Foundation is a public charity, based in Berkeley, CA. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 1 grant totaling $53.5M. Net investment income was $32K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Jewish Community Foundation is led by Joel Kreisberg, President on the 2020 filing; none of the 28 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Joel Kreisberg
President
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Friedkin
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barry Cohn
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dennis Albers
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eve Gordon-Ramek
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fred Isaac
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gerald Yanowitz
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Helene Linker
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janet King
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Minkoff
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karla Smith
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leo Hmelnitsky
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Wenger
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Moses Libitzky
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Goodman
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roberta Cohn
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ronald Rubenstein
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandy Margolin
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Goldman
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Greinetz
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Zatkin
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eileen Ruby
Past President
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ilene Weinreb
Secretary
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joe Hurwich
Past President
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Felson
Past President
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Morton Friedkin
Vice President
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Randy Kessler
Treasurer
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandy Colen
Past President
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Foundation
How much does The Jewish Community Foundation give each year?
The Jewish Community Foundation gave $53.5M across 1 grant in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Jewish Community Foundation operate?
The Jewish Community Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What is The Jewish Community Foundation's EIN?
The Jewish Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-6098382. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Jewish Community Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-jewish-community-foundation-morg_057b478bf3ee4d7a818d4b653c4cdc57
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