Tzedek Social Justice Fund
The Tzedek Social Justice Fund is a private grantmaking foundation based in Asheville, North Carolina. Designated as a 501(c)(3) organization, it has been supporting social justice work since the late 1980s, when it was originally known as the Amy Mandel and Katina Rodis Fund. While not a religious organization, Tzedek's work is grounded in Jewish social justice values including justice (Tzedek), equitable giving (Tzedakah), repairing the world through social action (Tikkun Olam), and leadership (Hanhagah).
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$947K
+61.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.4M
+64.7% YoY
Grant Count
2
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1.2M
+64.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: The Tzedek Social Justice Fund redistributes money, resources, and power to support systems change and community healing in Asheville, North Carolina. Through adaptive, trust-based philanthropy, the organization resists oppressive systems and works to transform the community into a place where everyone flourishes.
Vision: A thriving Asheville where everyone's needs are abundantly met and where everyone is safe, respected, and celebrated.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Racial Justice
- LGBTQ Justice
- Dismantling Antisemitism
The fund supports efforts to combat antisemitism, promote racial justice, and advance the global human rights of LGBTQ people worldwide.
Grantmaking
Tzedek funds traditional nonprofits, grassroots and movement organizations, funder collaboratives, cooperatives, and community groups with fiscal sponsors. Grantees engage in systems change, community healing, and the redistribution of money, resources, and power. Their work includes advocacy, healing justice, direct service provision, community organizing, youth programming, popular education, legal and policy changework, and cultural work.
How to Apply
** Tzedek does not accept unsolicited proposals or post requests for proposals (RFPs). Instead, Tzedek staff regularly scan Asheville and the surrounding region to identify organizations aligned with the fund's mission, grantmaking checklist, and organizational values. Organizations are then invited to collaborate on funding proposals. This proactive approach is designed to honor the time and capacity of organizations.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Tzedek's primary geographic focus is Asheville, North Carolina and the surrounding region within a 30-mile radius of the city. The fund prioritizes funding organizations and leaders based in this area, though it supports efforts to combat antisemitism and advance LGBTQ human rights globally.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2024 Financial Data:
- Revenue: $3.79 million
- Expenses: $3.43 million
- Total Assets: $947,000
- Total Liabilities: $2,610
2023 Financial Data:
- Total Revenues: $2,614,622
- Total Expenses: $2,281,656
- Total Assets: $585,034
The organization has been tax-exempt since October 2017 (EIN: 81-4130127).
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $947,104 | $585,034 | $251,858 |
| Revenue | $3,789,730 | $2,614,622 | $2,501,481 |
| Expenses | $3,430,054 | $2,281,656 | $2,499,608 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $3,431,379 | $2,280,069 | $2,592,900 |
| Net Investment Income | $17,270 | $17,557 | $4,209 |
| Distributable Amount | $37,236 | $20,178 | $12,121 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
97 grants across all recorded years
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Libby Kyles | Executive Director | 32 | $101,769 |
| Lindsay Majer | Chief Financial Officer (Jan-May) | 32 | $31,077 |
| Ezekiel Christopoulos | Chief Financial Officer (Jun-Dec) | 32 | $46,154 |
| Tamiko Ambrose Murray | Chair | 0.85 | $3,250 |
| Deborah Miles | Secretary | 0.5 | — |
| Tuesday Feral | Board Member | 0.5 | $4,125 |
| Carmen Ramos Kennedy | Board Member | 0.7 | $2,375 |
| Keyla Estrada Cruz | Board Member | 0.5 | $3,500 |
| Kristen Molina-Nauert | Board Member | 0.25 | $4,125 |
| Neilson Mike Holmes | Board Member | 0.25 | $4,125 |
| Savannah Gibson | Board Member | 0.25 | $4,125 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Tzedek has announced upcoming programming for 2026, including the opening of the 2026 Impact Awards in April 2026. The organization continues to celebrate the work of movement leaders and social justice organizations in Asheville through its annual Brilliance Awards program, recognizing the impact of community changemakers in 2024 and 2025.
2025 Tzedek Brilliance Awards Celebrate the Impact of Asheville ChangemakersSubject 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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