United Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York Inc
United Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York Inc is a public charity based in Albany, New York, formed in 1986. It supports Jewish community life and services through financial resources, education, programs, and advocacy locally, nationally, in Israel, and around the world.
United Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York Inc at a glance
In short: United Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York Inc gave $2.3M across 37 grants in 2024 (avg $63K), mostly in New York. 11% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,313,667
- -18.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 37
- +27.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $62,532
- -36.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $13,500
- Total assets
- $35,566,352
- +4.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (4 of 37, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to United Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York Inc
- Review Cycle
- The stated GAP application deadline is October 16, 2026. The website lists February 20, 2026 as the deadline for Jewish experiential and academic scholarship applications; that deadline has passed.
- Deadline
- The stated GAP application deadline is October 16, 2026.
- Contact
Mailing address: 184 Washington Avenue Ext, Albany, NY 12203-5306
Phone: (518) 783-7800
Website: https://jewishfedny.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who United Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish Federations of North America ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $2.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
169 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 127 grants of 169 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Federation states that its allocations support local, national, Israeli, and international needs. Its website lists local allocations to Jewish agencies and programs and global allocations to national and international organizations. In 2024, 98% of reported grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 1% to Washington, D.C., and 1% to New Jersey; the reported share for Maine was 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.
Cities
Is United Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York Inc open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 37 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $69K. How we count
Medians: $13K first-time, $15K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.6M (2019) to $2.8M (2023). In 2024 it made 37 grants totaling $2.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federations of North America New York, NY | UJF Program Service Grant of $1,021,912 | $1,021,912 |
| Jewish Family Services Albany, NY | Ujf program service grant of $154,574; (daf grant of $102,758); ujf l&l grant of $3,750 | $261,082 |
| Hebrew Academy of the Capital District Albany, NY | Ujf program service grant of $172,065; (daf grant of $21,638); ujf l&l grant of $2,000 | $195,703 |
| Schenectady Jewish Community Center Niskayuna, NY | Ujf program service grant of $102,166; (daf grant of $600) | $102,766 |
| Sidney Albert Albany Jewish Community Center Albany, NY | Ujf program service grant of $97,885; (daf grant of $1,460) | $99,345 |
| Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob Albany, NY | Ujf program service grant of $75,815; (daf grant of $1,830); ujf l&l grant of $1,500 | $79,145 |
| Temple Israel Albany, NY | Ujf program service grant of $72,792; (daf grant of $5,907) | $78,699 |
| Daughters of Sarah Jewish Foundation Inc Albany, NY | Ujf program service grant of $58,813; (daf grant of $2,320) | $61,133 |
| Hillel Foundation Albany, NY | UJF Program Service Grant of $60,179 | $60,179 |
| Maimonides Hebrew Day School Albany, NY | Ujf program service grant of $39,580; (daf grant of $7,370) | $46,950 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $35,566,352 | $5,932,068 | $5,863,733 | $2,313,667 | 37 | $1,336,813 |
| 2023 | $34,134,835 | $6,342,081 | $5,657,931 | $2,849,934 | 29 | $634,022 |
| 2022 | $30,844,573 | $1,425,890 | $4,311,146 | $1,740,507 | 35 | $-1,627,908 |
| 2021 | $35,049,786 | $13,428,022 | $4,228,156 | $1,681,591 | 30 | $8,207,011 |
| 2020 | $30,556,209 | $4,188,238 | $4,482,539 | $1,937,393 | 38 | $529,527 |
| 2019 | $29,237,789 | $4,824,865 | $4,427,738 | $1,606,147 | 30 | $324,892 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is “to build / maintain a strong and united Jewish community in order to ensure the continuity of the Jewish people.” Its program description includes providing financial and educational resources, keeping the community informed, working with media and policy-makers on behalf of community constituencies, and offering programs and services.
The Federation allocates funds to local Jewish agencies and programs, as well as to national and international organizations. Its website describes support for local services and initiatives in areas such as senior services, children’s programming, Jewish education, camp and Israel-travel assistance, and community programming. It also lists support for global efforts related to Jewish poverty, connections among Jewish communities, and rescue efforts for Jews at risk.
Among the 2024 grantees, Jewish Family Services of Albany describes its mission as providing compassionate, collaborative human services to individuals and families from all backgrounds. The Bet Shraga Hebrew Academy describes its work as integrating general and Judaic studies and fostering Jewish tradition, Torah, Israel, and ethical growth. The Albany Jewish Community Center describes programs spanning education, physical fitness, and communal life for people from infants through seniors. Hillel the Foundation for Jewish Campus Life describes its mission as enriching the lives of Jewish students at the UAlbany campus.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the Federation reported 37 grants totaling $2,313,667. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $1,021,912, with a median of $13,500. The largest awards included $1,021,912 to Jewish Federations of North America, $261,082 to Jewish Family Services of Albany, and $195,703 to the Hebrew Academy of the Capital District.
The 2024 filing identifies the Jewish Federations of North America award as a UJF program service grant. Jewish Family Services’ award included a UJF program service grant, a donor-advised fund grant, and a UJF L&L grant. The Hebrew Academy award also included those three categories. The Federation’s website says its Grants, Allocations and Program Review (GAP) process allocates funds to local Jewish agencies and programs. A separate Theodore Strauss Endowment Fund application is available for services to older adults, including services that do not already exist or could serve more people with additional funding.
The website also describes financial assistance for individuals for Jewish experiences, including summer camp and Israel travel, and academic scholarships for college and graduate-school students. These are participant assistance programs, rather than grants to outside organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jeffrey Handelman as board chair; Mindy Holland as chair-elect; Jill Goodman, Douglas Goldman, and Erik Lustgarten as vice chairs; Dr. Edward Wladis as treasurer; Dr. David Morrison as secretary; Stephen Justa as assistant treasurer; Phyllis A. Wang as immediate past chair; and Robert Finkle as second immediate past chair.
United Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York Inc is led by Robert Kovach, President & CEO on every filing since 2019; 6 of 49 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert Kovach
President & CEO
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$189K (2019) → $204K (2024)
Jeffrey Handelman
Board Chair
Assistant Treasurer → Chair-Elect, 2021
Chair-Elect → Board Chair, 2022
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Chapman
Director of Planned Giving
Director of Planned Giving & Endowments → Director of Planned Giving, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$107K (2022) → $103K (2024)
Karilyn B. Goodkin
Director of Community Enga
Director of Community Engagement & Advancement → Director of Community Enga, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$106K (2022) → $109K (2024)
Rochelle Shapiro
Director of Community Rela
Director of Community Relations → Director of Community Rela, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$101K (2022) → $105K (2024)
Amy Drucker
Director & Financial Resource Development
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$103K (2024)
Linda Pollack
Director & Women's Philanthropy
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$102K (2024)
Bette Kraut
Director
Vice Chair → Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Weinberg
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary Weiskopf
Director
Vice Chair & Director → Vice Chair, 2021
Vice Chair → Director, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ira Zackon
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jesse Holland
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Rosenblum
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joshua Sabo
Director
Director → Treasurer, 2021
Treasurer → Director, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Louis-Jack Pozner
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marc Ehrlich
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Rosenfeld
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robin Solomon
Director
Secretary → Director, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rona J. Pozner
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Abby Nash
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ilene Friedman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Malcolm Sherman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Levine
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Krakower
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edward Jacobs
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jerome Sykes
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Rotor
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl Hoffmann
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Zamer
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gail Sacco
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lee Rosen
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rabbi Robert Kasman
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Dolins
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Dorkin
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Watkins-Fox
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven Kamenir
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Aussems-Poskanzer
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Packer
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Goldberg
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Toledano
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Morrison
Secretary
Director → Assistant Treasurer, 2021
Assistant Treasurer → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Douglas Goldman
Vice Chair
Treasurer → Director, 2021
Director → Vice Chair, 2022
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edward Wladis
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erik Lustgarten
Vice Chair
Director → Secretary & Director, 2022
Secretary & Director → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jill Goodman
Vice Chair
Vice Chair → Director, 2020
Director → Vice Chair, 2022
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Phyllis A. Wang
Immediate Past Chair
Chair-Elect → Board Chair, 2021
Board Chair → Immediate Past Chair, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Finkle
Second Immediate Past Chai
Immediate Past Chair → Second Immediate Past Chair, 2022
Second Immediate Past Chair → Second Immediate Past Chai, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mindy Holland
Chair-Elect
Vice Chair → Chair-Elect, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Justa
Assistant Treasurer
Director → Assistant Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (31)
- Former: Bj Rosenfeld (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Joy Davidoff (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Lev Ginsburg (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Jessica Hausler (2021–2023) — Vice Chair
- Former: Pinchas Shabat (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Paula Metzner (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Alan Lobel (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: David Liebschutz (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: David Siegfeld (2019–2021) — Immediate Past Chair
- Former: Gerald Silverman (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Mara Ginsberg-Pohl (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Pamela Polacsek (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Rabbi Zalman Simom (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Rachael Schertzer (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Robert Levine (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Liz Levin (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Michelle Ostrelich (2021) — Director
- Former: Stacy Cohen (2021) — Director
- Former: Garrett Sanders (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Gilah Moses (2019–2020) — Vice Chair
- Former: Harlan Harrison (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Karen Hausler (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Malka Evan (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Nancy Bell (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Rabbi Roy Feldman (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Gary Ginsburg (2019) — Director
- Former: Jean Kaback (2019) — Director
- Former: Jerry Sykes (2019) — Director
- Former: Rabbi Scott Shpeen (2019) — Director
- Former: Robert Crystal (2019) — Director
- Former: Susan Farber (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $204K, to Robert Kovach (President / CEO). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about United Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York Inc
How much does United Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York Inc give each year?
United Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York Inc gave $2.3M across 37 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $2.8M across 29 grants.
What is United Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York Inc's typical grant size?
United Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York Inc's median grant in 2024 was $13,500, and its average grant was $62,532, across 37 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from United Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York Inc that year got $12K on average.
Where does United Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York Inc give grants?
United Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York Inc gives mostly in New York: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Albany, NY (15 grants), New York, NY (4 grants), Schenectady, NY (3 grants) and Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does United Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 37 grants with a stated purpose on United Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are United Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York Inc's largest grantees?
United Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Jewish Federations of North America ($1,021,912), Jewish Family Services ($261,082) and Hebrew Academy of the Capital District ($195,703), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is United Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York Inc?
United Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York Inc reported $35.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.9M.
What does United Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is “to build / maintain a strong and united Jewish community in order to ensure the continuity of the Jewish people.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from United Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York Inc?
United Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check jewishfedny.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is United Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York Inc's EIN?
United Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2805163. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 15, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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