United Jewish Community of Broward
The United Jewish Community of Broward County Inc, operating as the Jewish Federation of Broward County, is a 501(c)(3) public charity established in 1947. Based in Davie, Florida, the organization serves as the central philanthropic hub for Broward County's Jewish community, managing significant financial resources and coordinating grantmaking across multiple focus areas.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$191.4M
+6.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$14.6M
+38.4% YoY
Grant Count
158
+32.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$92K
+4.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: Inspire philanthropy to invest in Jewish life in Broward County, Israel and around the world by connecting people and igniting passion.
The organization's program areas include:
- Enabling every Broward Jewish child and teen to participate in meaningful Jewish experiences that create strong Jewish identities
- Enabling Broward Jews of every age to actively participate in Jewish living and learning
- Ensuring that every Broward Jew lives out their life in dignity
- Broadening opportunities for Jewish children and adults with developmental disabilities to live and learn in a Jewish environment
- Growing Broward County's participation in Jewish life
Grantmaking
The organization maintains a donor-advised fund through which donors can direct the distribution or investment of funds.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
- Broward County, Florida
- Israel
- Worldwide Jewish communities
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $191,441,205
- Total Revenue: $24,920,291
- Total Expenses: $25,378,582
- Total Giving: $16,976,082
- Staff: 65 employees
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $180,000,000
- Revenue: $21,300,000
- Expenses: $21,800,000
- Total Liabilities: $26,500,000
Foundation Assets Under Management: Over $200 million
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $191,441,205 | $179,754,862 | $176,389,542 |
| Revenue | $24,920,291 | $21,301,886 | $30,361,405 |
| Expenses | $25,378,582 | $21,797,812 | $18,177,711 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $5,517,232 | $7,423,204 | $16,072,478 |
| 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
200 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
Key Personnel:
- Audra P. Berg, Principal Officer
- Keith Goldmann, Chief Philanthropy Officer (kgoldmann@jewishbroward.org, 954.660.2085)
Foundation Board Members (2026): Gary Opper, Adam Goldberg, Jeff Kramer, Denise Lettau, Doug Berman, David Shulman, Phil Herzberg, Becki Tinter, Mark Kotler, Robert Tache, Jeff Sandler, Peter Berg, David Appel, Ron Rothschild, Josh Glaser, Sandi Jarret, Lori Mizels, Jack Fintz
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUDRA P BERG | PRESIDENT & CEO | 36.5 | $329,513 |
| HEATHER BARRAZA | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 36.5 | $187,289 |
| KEITH GOLDMANN | CHIEF PHILANTHROPY OFFICER | 36.5 | $192,433 |
| PAMELA GOTTLIEB | SVP, ANNUAL CAMPAIGN | 36.5 | $145,068 |
| EVAN GOLDMAN | ED, PUBLIC AFFAIRS | 36.5 | $131,402 |
| SHARON NESS | VP, MAJOR GIFTS | 36.5 | $133,242 |
| ARNIE SAMLAN | CHIEF JEWISH EDUCATION OFFICER | 36.5 | $123,266 |
| LIOR OFIR | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 36.5 | $123,061 |
| DOUG BERMAN | BOARD CHAIR (EFF. 5/2024) | 1 | — |
| LINDSEY GLANTZ | BOARD VICE CHAIR (THRU 5/2024) | 1 | — |
| CINDI JACOBS | BOARD VICE CHAIR (THRU 5/2024) | 1 | — |
| ESTHER SHACKET | BOARD VICE CHAIR (THRU 5/2024) | 1 | — |
| JOANNA CLARKSON | CHAIR, AUDIT | 1 | — |
| PETER BERG | BOARD MEMBER (EFF. 5/2024) | 1 | — |
| JEFF SOPSHIN | SECRETARY (THRU 5/2024) | 1 | — |
| LAUREN ALPERSTEIN | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 5/2024) | 1 | — |
| ERIC ANTMANN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LORI BEN EZRA | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 5/2024) | 1 | — |
| IVY FEINSTEIN | SECRETARY (EFF. 5/2024) | 1 | — |
| BRUCE GREENBERG | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 5/2024) | 1 | — |
| SHERYL GREENWALD | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BILL GROSS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LISA HENRY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| WALTER KATZ | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DENISE LETTAU | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 5/2024) | 1 | — |
| LESLIE LINEVSKY | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 5/2024) | 1 | — |
| MARC LOWELL | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 5/2024) | 1 | — |
| LANCE LVOVSKY | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 5/2024) | 1 | — |
| GARY MARKS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| AVI NAIDER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| GIL NEUMAN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DAN NEWMAN | TREASURER (EFF. 5/2024) | 1 | — |
| SHERYL RASKIN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ANDY ROSEN | Vice CHAIR (EFF. 5/2024) | 1 | — |
| PAUL ROSENBERG | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JEFF SANDLER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CAROLYN SHAPIR | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 5/2024) | 1 | — |
| DAVID SILVER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DREW TABATCHNICK | VICE CHAIR (EFF. 5/24) | 1 | — |
| ALAN TINTER | BOARD MEMBER (EFF. 5/2024) | 1 | — |
| SUSAN WEISMAN | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 5/2024) | 1 | — |
| DIANE WILEN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SETH WISE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SELMA TELLES | EMERITUS BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KAREN DOMBEY | BOARD MEMBER (EFF. 5/2024) | 1 | — |
| MANNY SYNALOVSKI | BOARD MEMBER (EFF. 5/2024) | 1 | — |
| MITCH STARR | BOARD MEMBER (EFF 5/2024) | 1 | — |
| AMANDA SILVERSTEIN | BOARD MEMBER (EFF 5/2024) | 1 | — |
| STACEY SCHULMAN | BOARD MEMBER (EFF 5/2024) | 1 | — |
| GARY OPPER | BOARD MEMBER (EFF 5/2024) | 1 | — |
| OLGUI LOWELL | BOARD MEMBER (EFF 5/2024) | 1 | — |
| WENDY HECKELMAN | BOARD MEMBER (EFF 5/2024) | 1 | — |
| HANK CAIRO | BOARD MEMBER (EFF 5/2024) | 1 | — |
| SCOTT BAKAL | BOARD MEMBER (EFF 5/2024) | 1 | — |
| RACHEL ANTEVY | BOARD MEMBER (EFF 5/2024) | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL ZAGER | BOARD MEMBER (EFF 5/2024) | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The organization reported a historic rise in funding and announced the Solutions Award and Micro Grants program. The Jewish Federation of Broward County participated in the "Broward Cares" collaboration, which distributed nearly $1 million to flooding victims.
Broward County Federation announces Solutions Award and Micro Grants - eJewishPhilanthropyContact Information
Main Office: 5890 South Pine Island Road Davie, Florida 33328 Phone: (954) 252-6900 Fax: (954) 252-6892 Email: info@JewishBroward.org Website: jewishbroward.org
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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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