TOP Jewish Foundation is a public charity based in Tampa, Florida, founded in 1980 to help community members maximize their charitable giving while ensuring the Jewish future of their community. The organization operates as a community foundation managing philanthropic funds for individuals, families, organizations, synagogues, and day schools. TOP serves as an intermediary that allows donors to establish and manage charitable giving vehicles with professional management and tax benefits.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$86.7M
+17.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$9.1M
+89.1% YoY
Grant Count
139
+15.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$66K
+63.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To secure the future of the community by using Jewish-inspired values, innovative philanthropy, and extraordinary service.
The foundation's core purpose is to facilitate and promote tzedakah (charitable giving) and tikkun olam (repairing the world), while increasing charitable giving both currently and permanently and encouraging the development of a permanent base of support for Jewish community institutions and programs.
Grantmaking
TOP Jewish Foundation manages over 700 different funds and has distributed over $100 million into the Jewish and general communities since its inception.
Grant Range
** Typical awards range from $5,003 to $2,000,083.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily serves communities in Florida, including Tampa, Orlando, and the Pinellas area. However, the organization notes it continues to grow and develop, now serving communities outside its original core locale. Grant-making also extends to New York and North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year 2024:
- Total assets: $86,675,405
- Total revenues: $11,891,908
- Total expenses: $10,521,348
- Assets under management: Approximately $122 million
- Number of funds managed: Over 700
Historical Impact:
- Distributed over $100 million since inception in 1980
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $86,675,405 | $73,882,719 | $66,466,325 |
| Revenue | $11,891,908 | $9,739,789 | $9,578,193 |
| Expenses | $10,521,348 | $6,744,606 | $6,603,267 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $5,292,074 | $1,542,823 | $2,346,562 |
| 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
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Principal Officer: Ms. Ellen Weiss
- Contact: Bruce Shanker (listed as attention contact on filings)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEVE KLEIN | BOARD CHAIR | 0.5 | — |
| ALAN SCHWARTZ | SECRETARY | 0.5 | — |
| BONNIE WISE | TREASURER | 0.5 | — |
| ADAM ABELSON | VICE CHAIR INVESTMENTS | 0.5 | — |
| MICHAEL SCHWARTZ | VICE CHAIR LEGAL | 0.5 | — |
| ANDREW FEINBERG | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| MICHAEL FURMAN | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| GARY GOULD | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| DANIEL HARRIS | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| ED KLEIMAN | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| DANIELLE KRISE | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| HARVEY MACKLER | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| ED MARKS | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| JOEL PITTELMAN | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| MATTHEW ROSENTHAL | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| ELIZABETH SEMBLER | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| ROCHELLE WALK | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| ELLEN WEISS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $159,920 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In July 2024, Orlando's Jewish Community Alliance (JCA) and TOP Jewish Foundation announced a formal affiliation, expanding the foundation's reach and service capacity in the Orlando area.
Tampa Orlando Pinellas Jewish Foundation Inc - Full FilingThe foundation operates a Life and Legacy Program focused on ensuring Jewish continuity through planned giving and legacy commitments.
Tampa Orlando Pinellas Jewish Foundation Inc - Full FilingTax Status & Contact Information
- Tax-Exempt Status: 501(c)(3) public charity
- Tax-Exempt Since: October 1981
- EIN: 59-2053655
- Address: 13009 Community Campus Drive, Tampa, FL 33625
- Phone: 813-961-9090
- Email: info@topjewishfoundation.org
- Website: topjewishfoundation.org
Charity Rating: Four-Star rating with 92% overall score
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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