United Jewish Federation of Utah
United Jewish Federation of Utah is a public charity based in Salt Lake City, Utah. It supports Jewish community life through local and global programming, fundraising, and grants, with stated work in Utah, Israel, and Jewish communities around the world.
United Jewish Federation of Utah at a glance
In short: United Jewish Federation of Utah gave $1.2M across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $89K), mostly in New York. 23% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,159,546
- -6.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +8.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $89,196
- -14.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $29,948
- Total assets
- $2,431,981
- +18.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (3 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (57% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to United Jewish Federation of Utah
- Contact
Mailing address: 2 North Medical Drive, Salt Lake City, UT 84113
Phone: (801) 581-0102
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who United Jewish Federation of Utah funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Jewish Federation of North Amer ($400K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 58 (74%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Federation describes its work as serving Jewish communities in Utah, Israel, and around the world. In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in New York (57%), Utah (22%), Illinois (20%), and Massachusetts (2%); percentages are as reported.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is United Jewish Federation of Utah open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 13 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $111K. How we count
Medians: $18K first-time, $62K 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 $289K (2019) to $1.2M (2023). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Jewish Federation of North Amer New York, NY | Social Service | $399,769 |
| Secure Community Network Inc Chicago, IL | Community Safety | $226,929 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution New York, NY | Social Service | $212,637 |
| Jewish Community Center Salt Lake City, UT | Programming | $74,150 |
| Congregation Kol Ami Salt Lake City, UT | Youth Programs | $62,300 |
| Jewish Family Service Salt Lake City, UT | Social Service | $60,800 |
| Temple HAR Shalom Park City, UT | Youth Programs | $29,948 |
| Harold Grinspoon Foundation Agawam, MA | Education Engagement | $24,513 |
| Friends of United Hatzalah Inc New York, NY | Medical Aid | $18,000 |
| Afmda New York, NY | Medical Aid | $18,000 |
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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 | $2,431,981 | $2,353,998 | $2,047,778 | $1,159,546 | 13 | $24,520 |
| 2023 | $2,056,727 | $2,188,848 | $1,851,011 | $1,244,746 | 12 | $33,479 |
| 2022 | $1,652,038 | $1,433,888 | $1,280,692 | $695,731 | 11 | $13,147 |
| 2021 | $1,504,568 | $927,694 | $782,041 | $430,315 | 13 | $3,695 |
| 2020 | $1,355,624 | $1,113,521 | $678,266 | $307,489 | 9 | $271,242 |
| 2019 | $1,226,146 | $657,769 | $702,964 | $289,442 | 10 | $26,713 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Federation’s stated mission is to build and maintain a vibrant and inclusive Jewish community by meeting human needs, promoting Jewish identity, and encouraging commitment to the needs of Jewish people.
Its grants support organizations and initiatives in areas including social services, community safety, programming, youth programs, education, medical aid, and Jewish community life. For example, Secure Community Network describes its mission as creating a comprehensive security shield for the Jewish community. Jewish Family Service says it supports people of all faiths through counseling, advocacy, care management, and community education. Friends of United Hatzalah says it funds organizations providing medical and trauma-related first-responder services, with most of its support focused on United Hatzalah of Israel. Jewish National Fund-USA describes work across areas including community building, water solutions, Zionist education, and heritage preservation.
The Federation’s website also describes initiatives including Holocaust education, scholarships, a community shlicha, support for an at-risk youth village in Israel, and assistance to small Jewish communities in Argentina.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the Federation reported 13 grants totaling $1,159,546. Grant amounts ranged from $9,500 to $399,769, with a median of $29,948.
Largest reported grants included $399,769 to The Jewish Federation of North America for social service; $226,929 to Secure Community Network for community safety; $212,637 to American Jewish Joint Distribution for social service; $74,150 to the Jewish Community Center in Salt Lake City for programming; $62,300 to Congregation Kol Ami for youth programs; and $60,800 to Jewish Family Service in Salt Lake City for social service.
The Federation’s filing says grants are issued under formal contracts setting out terms and expectations for use of funds. Recipients must submit mid-year and year-end reports comparing spending with budgeted amounts and reporting program outcomes; compliance is required to participate in the next grant cycle.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Alex Shapiro as executive director, Amy Goodman as chair, Michele Sackheim Wein, Ron Zamir, Mark Baer, and Jim Schallheim as vice presidents, and Sherri Zigman as secretary. It also lists Jodie Sobel, Judi Amsel, and Lisa Bernath as board members.
The Federation’s website identifies Alex Shapiro as chief executive officer and lists Amy Goodman as board chair; Mark Baer as vice president of allocations; Michele Sackheim Wein as vice president of campaign/FRD; Ron Zamir as vice president of community relations; Jim Schallheim as treasurer; and Sherri Zigman as secretary.
United Jewish Federation of Utah is led by Amy Goodman, Chair since 2024 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 18 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Amy Goodman
Chair
Board Member → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alex Shapiro
Executive Di
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$96K (2019) → $133K (2024)
Carol Levy
Board Member
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jodie Sobel
Board Member
Board Member → President, 2021
President → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Baer
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ron Zamir
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michele Sackheim Wein
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sherri Zigman
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Zoe Calahorra
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Schallheim
Vice President
Treasurer → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judi Amsel
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Bernath
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sam Kipper
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shaina Quinn
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Litvack
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
June Volk
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ron Hauben
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Seth Herring
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: Dganit Herzig Slovik (2019–2023) — Past President
- Former: Mike Zuhl (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Danielle Feldman Karr (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Michael Horowitz (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Ben Nitka (2019–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Bill Oshinsky (2019–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Diane Hartz Warsoff (2019–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Dick Jaffe (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Lauren Fredman (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Bruce Greenwald (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Jay Jacobson (2019–2020) — Past President
- Former: John Davis (2019–2020) — Vice President
- Former: Liz Paige (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Mark Cantor (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Melissa Sternfield (2019–2020) — Vice President
- Former: Shelly Schwartz (2019–2020) — Board Member
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 $133K, to Alex Shapiro (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about United Jewish Federation of Utah
How much does United Jewish Federation of Utah give each year?
United Jewish Federation of Utah gave $1.2M across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.2M across 12 grants.
What is United Jewish Federation of Utah's typical grant size?
United Jewish Federation of Utah's median grant in 2024 was $29,948, and its average grant was $89,196, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from United Jewish Federation of Utah that year got $15K on average.
Where does United Jewish Federation of Utah give grants?
United Jewish Federation of Utah gives mostly in New York: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Utah (22%) and Illinois (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Salt Lake City, UT (5 grants) and New York, NY (4 grants).
Does United Jewish Federation of Utah give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on United Jewish Federation of Utah's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Social Service" (3 grants).
Who are United Jewish Federation of Utah's largest grantees?
United Jewish Federation of Utah's largest 2024 grantees include The Jewish Federation of North Amer ($399,769), Secure Community Network Inc ($226,929) and American Jewish Joint Distribution ($212,637), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is United Jewish Federation of Utah?
United Jewish Federation of Utah reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.4M.
What does United Jewish Federation of Utah fund?
The Federation’s stated mission is to build and maintain a vibrant and inclusive Jewish community by meeting human needs, promoting Jewish identity, and encouraging commitment to the needs of Jewish people. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from United Jewish Federation of Utah?
United Jewish Federation of Utah has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is United Jewish Federation of Utah's EIN?
United Jewish Federation of Utah's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-0282380. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 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 September 2, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 24, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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