The Jewish Federation of
To be the primary fundraising vehicle in central Alabama for jewish needs locally, nationally, in israel and around the world. We build jewish identity, pride, unity and activism through education, leadership development and opportunities for volunteerism.
The Jewish Federation of at a glance
In short: The Jewish Federation of gave $34K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Alabama. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $34,000
- -0.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,333
- -0.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $181,128
- -22.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Alabama (56% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Jewish Federation of funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Jewish Federation of North America Inc ($15K). Together the top 3 received $34K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 14 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Jewish Federation of gives
- Giving grew 390% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2022) to $128K (2021). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $34K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Jewish Federation of North America Inc New York, NY | To protect and enhance the well-being of jews worldwide through the values of tikkun olam (repairing the world), tzedakah (charity and social justice) and torah (jewish learning. | $15,000 |
| L'chaim League Collat Jewish Family Services Birmingham, AL | Grief counseling support group offering free sessions to those in need. | $10,000 |
| Auburn Hillel Auburn, AL | The purpose of this organization is to strive to fulfill both the cultural and spiritual needs of the jewish students at auburn university. Hillel will sponsor religious, cultural, and secular events on jewish holidays, shabbat, and on other occasions to keep students in touch with their judaism during their college career. Hillel will bring together jewish students from across campus to form a jewish community and presence on auburn university's campus. | $9,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $181,128 | $140,324 | $195,826 | $34,000 | 3 | $1,906 |
| 2024 | $233,049 | $219,741 | $196,420 | $34,179 | 3 | $3,017 |
| 2023 | $207,661 | $272,347 | $288,471 | $95,155 | 1 | $2,002 |
| 2022 | $225,307 | $158,423 | $115,739 | $6,935 | 1 | $404 |
| 2021 | $182,633 | $102,537 | $205,217 | $127,500 | 6 | $329 |
| 2020 | $295,593 | $198,813 | $150,982 | $53,250 | 3 | $-1,574 |
About The Jewish Federation of
Based on IRS filings
The Jewish Federation of is a public charity, based in Montgomery, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $181K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $34K. Net investment income was $2K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Jewish Federation of is led by Phillip Ensler, Executive Director since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 19 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Phillip Ensler
Executive Director
President → Executive Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$13K (2021) → $50K (2025)
Tina McManama
Co - President
Vice President - Programs → Co - President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jenny Ives
Co - President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cantor Neil Schwartz
Director
Executive Officio → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fern Shinbaum
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Harriette Dorosin
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joy Blondheim
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Smith
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Weil
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nora Peterson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ronnie Leet
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adena Kramer
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Handmacher
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Max Capouano
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jack Hanchrow
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn Hess
Vice President - Services
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rabbi Scott Looper
Executive Officio
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rabbi Jonathan Jackson
Executive Officio
Director → Executive Officio, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rabbi Zari Sussman
Executive Officio
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Jarred Kaplan (2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Rabbi Scott Kramer (2020–2023) — Executive Officio
- Former: Jeff McKinney (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Jessica Bern (2022–2023) — Programs Vice President
- Former: Kelly Capouya (2022–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Lew Nyman (2020) — Director
- Former: Rick Richburg (2020) — Director
- Former: Scott Harris (2020) — Immediate Past President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $50K, to Phillip Ensler (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Jewish Federation of
How much does The Jewish Federation of give each year?
The Jewish Federation of gave $34K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $34K across 3 grants.
What is The Jewish Federation of's typical grant size?
The Jewish Federation of's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $11,333, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Jewish Federation of give grants?
The Jewish Federation of gives mostly in Alabama: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (44%).
Does The Jewish Federation of give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Jewish Federation of's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Jewish Federation of?
The Jewish Federation of reported $181K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $140K.
What is The Jewish Federation of's EIN?
The Jewish Federation of's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 63-0288849. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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