The Jewish Federation of Greater Baton Rouge
The organizations primary purpose is to use funds from the local Jewish community to improve the lives of needy and repressed Jews on a local, national, and international level.
The Jewish Federation of Greater Baton Rouge at a glance
In short: The Jewish Federation of Greater Baton Rouge gave $24K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), top state New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $24,124
- -39.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,041
- -59.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,500
- Total assets
- $1,140,115
- -1.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (41% 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 Federation of Greater Baton Rouge
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Jewish Federation of Greater Baton Rouge
Who The Jewish Federation of Greater Baton Rouge funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish Federation of NA ($10K). Together the top 3 received $24K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Jewish Federation of Greater Baton Rouge gives
- Giving fell 32% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2020) to $41K (2022). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $24K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of NA New York, NY | Jewish agency that aids Jews throughout the world. | $10,008 |
| Henry S Jacobs Camp Jackson, MS | Summer camp for Jewish life. | $8,500 |
| Unified Jewish Congregation of Baton Rouge Baton Rouge, LA | Religious School funding. | $5,616 |
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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 | $1,140,115 | $215,672 | $232,351 | $24,124 | 3 | $36,106 |
| 2023 | $1,156,795 | $221,035 | $240,685 | $39,750 | 2 | $29,313 |
| 2022 | $1,176,246 | $267,174 | $219,508 | $40,500 | 3 | $21,700 |
| 2021 | $1,153,225 | $200,803 | $214,292 | $35,500 | 2 | $20,696 |
| 2020 | $1,175,102 | $165,617 | $173,597 | $20,908 | 2 | $19,127 |
About The Jewish Federation of Greater Baton Rouge
Based on IRS filings
The Jewish Federation of Greater Baton Rouge is a public charity, based in Baton Rouge, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $24K. Net investment income was $36K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Jewish Federation of Greater Baton Rouge is led by Ellen Sager, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 16 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ellen Sager
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$38K (2020) → $40K (2024)
Steve Winkler
President
Vice President → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ara Rubyan
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
David Dean
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Edie Bender
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael Tepper
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Patti Abraham
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Paula Samuels
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Shelli Feist
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Emelie Alton
Board Member
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Lindsey Burton
Board Member
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Norman Schwamberg
Board Member
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Robbie Rubin
Board Member
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Zach Stein
Board Member
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Storm Matthews
Board Member
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Susan Smolinksy
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Susan Smolinsky (2022–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Seth Deitch (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Andy Blumberg (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: David Deitch (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Gail Sherman (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Hamilton Shaw (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: James Bullman (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Joel Goldman (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Lynn Kober (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Miriam Bensman (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Elise Bouchner (2021) — Board Member
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $40K, to Ellen Sager (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Jewish Federation of Greater Baton Rouge
How much does The Jewish Federation of Greater Baton Rouge give each year?
The Jewish Federation of Greater Baton Rouge gave $24K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $40K across 2 grants.
What is The Jewish Federation of Greater Baton Rouge's typical grant size?
The Jewish Federation of Greater Baton Rouge's median grant in 2024 was $8,500, and its average grant was $8,041, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Jewish Federation of Greater Baton Rouge give grants?
The Jewish Federation of Greater Baton Rouge's top state is New York, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Mississippi (35%) and Louisiana (23%).
Does The Jewish Federation of Greater Baton Rouge give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Jewish Federation of Greater Baton Rouge's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Jewish Federation of Greater Baton Rouge?
The Jewish Federation of Greater Baton Rouge reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $216K.
What is The Jewish Federation of Greater Baton Rouge's EIN?
The Jewish Federation of Greater Baton Rouge's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7208853. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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