United Jewish Federation of Tidewater
United Jewish Federation of Tidewater is a public charity based in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Founded in 1949, it supports Jewish life through local, national, and global partnerships and grants to organizations addressing community needs.
United Jewish Federation of Tidewater at a glance
In short: United Jewish Federation of Tidewater gave $3.1M across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $149K), mostly in Virginia. 19% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,127,588
- -56.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- -36.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $148,933
- -31.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $7,687,809
- -8.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (4 of 21, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (52% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to United Jewish Federation of Tidewater
- Contact
Mailing address: 5000 Corporate Woods Drive 200, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Phone: (757) 965-6100
Website: https://jewishva.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who United Jewish Federation of Tidewater funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee ($970K). Together the top 10 received $2.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
97 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 97 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The federation describes its work as serving Jewish communities locally, nationally, and globally. In 2025, 52% of its grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia, 47% to New York, and 1% to Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
Is United Jewish Federation of Tidewater open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 21 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $114K; repeat grants $157K. How we count
Medians: $37K first-time, $40K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.2M (2022) to $7.2M (2024). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $3.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee New York, NY | General Support | $970,000 |
| Strelitz International Academy Virginia Beach, VA | General Support | $572,736 |
| Tidewater Jewish Foundation Inc Virginia Beach, VA | General Support | $370,542 |
| Jewish Family Service Inc Virginia Beach, VA | General Support | $252,000 |
| Jewish Agency for Israel North American Council New York, NY | General Support | $205,607 |
| Jewish Federation of North America New York, NY | General Support | $150,000 |
| Toras Chaim School Norfolk, VA | General Support | $130,000 |
| World Ort New York, NY | General Support | $115,000 |
| Virginia Tech Blacksburg, VA | General Support | $52,500 |
| University of Virginia Charlottesville, VA | General Support | $47,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,687,809 | $7,623,690 | $9,084,905 | $3,127,588 | 21 | $8,254 |
| 2024 | $8,362,597 | $12,832,795 | $12,946,986 | $7,210,575 | 33 | $1,147 |
| 2023 | $8,346,554 | $6,190,142 | $8,406,137 | $1,278,711 | 15 | $42,067 |
| 2022 | $10,411,603 | $6,191,064 | $7,355,940 | $1,215,011 | 15 | $966 |
| 2021 | $11,572,026 | $8,665,477 | $5,565,293 | $1,371,811 | 13 | $24,877 |
| 2020 | $9,341,571 | $7,603,193 | $8,002,974 | $2,580,428 | 18 | $10,283 |
| 2019 | $9,737,073 | $7,582,997 | $7,850,643 | $2,384,563 | 20 | $8,869 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to benefit the Jewish people by supporting constructive welfare, philanthropic, humanitarian, educational, and cultural projects. Its filing describes programs in health and fitness, youth camps, Jewish cultural events and education, and the allocation of campaign proceeds to grants and community programs.
The federation says it allocates resources to agencies providing healthcare, social services, and education, as well as organizations supporting human relations and Jewish cultural programs. It also identifies caring for people in need, rescuing Jews in danger, enhancing Jewish security, and supporting Israel among its priorities.
Examples of grantee missions illustrate the kinds of organizations it supports. Strelitz International Academy’s supporting foundation says it provides grants and community programs on the school’s behalf. Jewish Family Service of Tidewater says it provides social work and other professional services for family, community, and individual needs. Bina Girls High School says it provides an Orthodox Jewish high school education in the Greater Norfolk area. The Norfolk Area Community Kollel says it teaches Judaism to Jews in the Tidewater area regardless of religious observance or affiliation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the federation reported 21 grants totaling $3,127,588. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $970,000, with a median of $40,000. The listed grants were designated for general support.
Among its largest 2025 grants were $970,000 to American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee; $572,736 to Strelitz International Academy; $370,542 to Tidewater Jewish Foundation Inc.; $252,000 to Jewish Family Service Inc.; $205,607 to Jewish Agency for Israel North American Council; and $150,000 to Jewish Federation of North America. Other listed recipients included Toras Chaim School ($130,000), World ORT ($115,000), Virginia Tech ($52,500), and University of Virginia ($47,500).
The federation’s filing says it requests program activity information, financial statements, and monthly reports from agencies, including information on use of funds, people served, outcomes, capital improvements, and equipment purchases. It states that grants listed on Schedule I go to domestic U.S. charities that are 501(c)(3) organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists David Leon as president, Jason Hoffman as secretary, and Alvin Wall as treasurer. Listed board members are Susan Alper, Darcy Bloch, David Brand, Bonnie Brand, Marc Abrams, Alene Kaufman, and Bobby Copeland.
United Jewish Federation of Tidewater is led by David Leon, President since 2023 (on filings since 2019); 4 of 50 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Leon
President
Board Member → President, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Betty Ann Levin
Executive Vice President
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$94K (2019) → $204K (2025)
Dana Jones
CFO
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$114K (2020) → $128K (2025)
Amy Zelenka
Chief Development Officer
Campaign & Missions Director → Chief Development Officer, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$101K (2020) → $130K (2025)
Terri Budman
Editor & Jewish News
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$103K (2025)
Alan Frieden
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alvin Wall
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Levy
Board Member
Board Member → President, 2020
President → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Fink
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Nusbaum
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Art Sandler
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Dudley
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Parks
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ben Simon
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bobby Copeland
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bonnie Brand
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Danny Rubin
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Darcy Bloch
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Brand
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Kushner
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eddie Kramer
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Evan Kalfus
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Howard Roesen
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janet Mercadante
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Hoffman
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jay Klebanoff
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jerry Miller
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Strelitz
Board Member
President → Board Member, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Gross
Board Member
Board Member → President, 2022
President → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Miller
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Spindel
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Kass
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Miles Leon
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mona Flax
Board Member
Board Member → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nathan Jaffe
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Freidman
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ron Kramer
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ron Spindel
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandra Porter-Leon
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Calliott
Board Member
Secretary → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Steerman
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Sandler
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven Zuckerman
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Alper
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd Copeland
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Herm Shelanski
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jodi Klebanoff
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alene Kaufman
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marc Abrams
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachael Feigenbaum
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (26)
- Former: David Calliott (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Adam Foleck (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Britt Simon (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Hugh Cohen (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Marty Einhorn (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Miriam Seeherman (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Amy Brooke (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Robin Mancoll (2022) — Chief Program Officer
- Former: Kevin Lefcoe (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Barbara Gelb (2021) — Director of Development
- Former: Abbey Horwitz (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Cindy Krell (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Eliot Weinstein (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Gary Kell (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Leslie Friedman (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Lynn Cohen (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Jeff Brooke (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Andrew Weinberg (2019) — CFO & COO
- Former: Brandon Terkeltaub (2019) — Board Member
- Former: David Gilbert (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Harry Graber Former (2019) — Executive Vice President
- Former: Megan Zuckerman (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Rebecca Tall (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Stephanie Peck (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Tehilla Mostofsky (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Terri Sarfan (2019) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $204K, to Betty Ann Levin (Executive Vice President). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about United Jewish Federation of Tidewater
How much does United Jewish Federation of Tidewater give each year?
United Jewish Federation of Tidewater gave $3.1M across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $7.2M across 33 grants.
What is United Jewish Federation of Tidewater's typical grant size?
United Jewish Federation of Tidewater's median grant in 2025 was $40,000, and its average grant was $148,933, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from United Jewish Federation of Tidewater that year got $114K on average.
Where does United Jewish Federation of Tidewater give grants?
United Jewish Federation of Tidewater gives mostly in Virginia: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (47%). The most frequent recipient cities were Norfolk, VA (7 grants), New York, NY (5 grants) and Virginia Beach, VA (3 grants).
Does United Jewish Federation of Tidewater give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of United Jewish Federation of Tidewater's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are United Jewish Federation of Tidewater's largest grantees?
United Jewish Federation of Tidewater's largest 2025 grantees include American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee ($970,000), Strelitz International Academy ($572,736) and Tidewater Jewish Foundation Inc ($370,542), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is United Jewish Federation of Tidewater?
United Jewish Federation of Tidewater reported $7.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.6M.
What does United Jewish Federation of Tidewater fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to benefit the Jewish people by supporting constructive welfare, philanthropic, humanitarian, educational, and cultural projects. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from United Jewish Federation of Tidewater?
United Jewish Federation of Tidewater has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check jewishva.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is United Jewish Federation of Tidewater's EIN?
United Jewish Federation of Tidewater's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-0535603. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 23, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 6, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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