The Jewish Federation of
The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit philanthropic organization based in Sarasota, Florida. Established in 1970, the Federation offers Jewish-themed events and programs for children, teens, families, adults, and seniors. The organization operates with 52 employees and serves as a community hub for Jewish life and identity in the Sarasota-Manatee region.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$67.8M
+8.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.9M
+198.2% YoY
Grant Count
40
+21.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$73K
+146.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The mission of The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee is to strengthen Jewish life and identity in the community, provide for Jewish people in need, and promote support for Israel.
The Federation's primary program areas include:
Israel, Overseas, Advocacy and Community Relations The organization addresses human and educational needs in Israel, Poland, and over 70 countries worldwide. Key initiatives include:
Heller Community Relations Committee (CRC): Established to build relationships within Jewish and non-Jewish communities to advance common interests through education and advocacy. The CRC advocates for peace and security in Israel, increases community awareness of issues affecting the American Jewish community and Israel, raises consciousness of and actively confronts antisemitism on local and global levels, and directly addresses anti-Israel activities in Sarasota-Manatee. Federation staff and volunteers build personal relationships with clergy, civic, and community leadership, and the initiative has sponsored numerous speakers and programs.
Women's Giving Circle: Funds projects that improve the lives of women and children in Israel. The Circle, with 68 members, awarded nine organizations a total of $39,146 in 2022.
Gulf Coast Hillel Partnership: Works to address anti-Israel activities on local college campuses.
Impact Theatre: A collaborative educational program.
Grantmaking
The Federation maintains an active grantmaking program with total giving of $3,174,377 according to recent filings. Grant awards typically range from $5,250 to $1,557,064.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Federation's grantmaking focuses primarily on Florida, New York, and California, while also supporting organizations and initiatives in Israel, Poland, and over 70 countries globally.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $67,765,124
- Total Revenues: $10,732,008
- Total Expenses: $8,883,872
- Total Giving: $3,174,377
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $62.7 million
- Total Revenues: $13.5 million
- Total Expenses: $6.24 million
- Total Liabilities: $10.4 million
Funding Sources: The Federation maintains a well-diversified funding stream. Primary revenue sources include the annual campaign, designated donor gifts (given to advance specific Federation-led programs or for use by named local, national, or overseas nonprofit organizations), advertising sales in the monthly newspaper The Jewish News, the annual Shalom! You're Home magazine, banner ads on the website and e-newsletters, and various sponsorship opportunities.
Financial Governance: The Federation's budget and ongoing financial operations are reviewed and approved by the Finance Committee, Operating Committee, and Board of Directors. Financial statements are prepared and presented to the Board monthly and audited annually by an independent CPA firm. The organization files an annual IRS Form 990 in accordance with disclosure requirements.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $67,765,124 | $62,748,988 | $43,885,659 |
| Revenue | $10,732,008 | $13,457,498 | $6,180,465 |
| Expenses | $8,883,872 | $6,236,851 | $6,344,475 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,250,696 | $-476,282 | $-600,732 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
199 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from The Jewish Federation of
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARBARA ACKERMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KAREN ADLER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| VERONICA BRADY | AT LARGE | 1 | — |
| DAVID CHAIFETZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARY COLLIER | AT LARGE | 1 | — |
| JEFF DAVIDSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LAUREN FINEMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JUDY FOX | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ROZ GOLDBERG | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LEWIS HANAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LARRY GREENSPON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARCY KLEIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LARRY HASPEL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SIMONE KNEGO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAN SHUGAR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARK SMOTKIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LOIS STULBERG | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MELVIN TAUB | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LARRY ZASLAVSKY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BRUCE S UDELL TO 33124 | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| DEB KABINOFF FROM 4124 | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| WAYNE RUBEN | AT LARGE | 1 | — |
| JOEL MORGANROTH | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| DAVID FRIED | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| MARSHA EISENBERG | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| BRUCE S UDELL FROM 4124 | AT LARGE | 1 | — |
| DAVID MILLSTONE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SHEP ENGLANDER | CEO | 50 | $348,450 |
| KIMBERLY J ADLER | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 50 | $149,949 |
| NICOLE COYNE | CFO | 50 | $114,396 |
| HERMIONE GILPIN | CHIEF ADVANCEMENT OFFICER | 50 | $145,450 |
| LIAT MAGGID ALON | CHIEF LEARNING & ENGAGEMENT OFFICER | 50 | $120,929 |
Contact & Location
Address: Klingenstein Jewish Center, 580 McIntosh Road, Sarasota, FL 34232
Phone: 941-371-4546
Website: www.jfedsrq.org
EIN: 59-1227747
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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