The Jewish Community Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$1.1M
Foundation funders
11
Grants recorded
20
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds The Jewish Community Foundation?
The Jewish Community Foundation is funded by 11 grantmakers, led by Joseph and Sherry Felson Family Foundati ($638K), Steven Sampson Charitable Fund Inc ($194K), Goodman Family Supporting Foundation ($60K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.1M in grants to The Jewish Community Foundation between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph and Sherry Felson Family Foundati | $637,548 | 1 | 2019 |
| Steven Sampson Charitable Fund Inc | $193,951 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Goodman Family Supporting Foundation | $60,000 | 1 | 2019 |
| Jewish Community Federation of the Greater East Bay | $59,346 | 1 | 2019 |
| Shards of Light Foundation | $50,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Leonard and Irwin Kamp Foundation | $30,000 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| Caplow Family Foundation Inc | $23,422 | 1 | 2024 |
| Charles and Florence Kaplan Foundation | $10,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Harvey & Lucille Weisberg Family | $500 | 1 | 2025 |
| Harold and Jean Grossman Family Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2021 |
| Robert H Karatz Foundation | $200 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $29K (2021) to $757K (2019). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $51K.
What grants has The Jewish Community Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Steven Sampson Charitable Fund Inc | CHARITABLE | $40,628 |
| 2025 | The Leonard and Irwin Kamp Foundation | GENERAL | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Harvey & Lucille Weisberg Family | ENSURE THE CONTINUITY OF JEWISH LIFE | $500 |
| 2024 | Steven Sampson Charitable Fund Inc | CHARITABLE | $33,462 |
| 2024 | Caplow Family Foundation Inc | TO ENHANCE THE WELL-BEING OF THE JEWISH PEOPLE AND ISRAEL | $23,422 |
| 2024 | The Leonard and Irwin Kamp Foundation | GENERAL | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Shards of Light Foundation | CHARITABLE GIFT | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Steven Sampson Charitable Fund Inc | CHARITABLE | $32,537 |
| 2023 | The Leonard and Irwin Kamp Foundation | GENERAL | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Steven Sampson Charitable Fund Inc | CHARITABLE | $35,131 |
| 2022 | The Leonard and Irwin Kamp Foundation | GENERAL | $5,000 |
| 2021 | Steven Sampson Charitable Fund Inc | CHARITABLE | $23,765 |
| 2021 | Charles and Florence Kaplan Foundation | PROGRAM SERVICES | $5,000 |
| 2021 | Harold and Jean Grossman Family Foundation | PUBLIC SUPPORT | $500 |
| 2020 | Steven Sampson Charitable Fund Inc | CHARITABLE | $28,428 |
| 2020 | Charles and Florence Kaplan Foundation | PROGRAM SERVICES | $5,000 |
| 2020 | Robert H Karatz Foundation | As needed | $200 |
| 2019 | Joseph and Sherry Felson Family Foundati | TO ESTABLISH THE JOSEPH AND SHERRY FELSON FAMILY FUND. | $637,548 |
| 2019 | Goodman Family Supporting Foundation | PASS THROUGH GRANT FUND | $60,000 |
| 2019 | Jewish Community Federation of the Greater East Bay | $50,000 MAX AND JUDY BROWN PASS-THRU; PASS-THROUGH $1250 KEN KOFMAN PF AND $1250 TO ABE & SARA KOFMAN FAMILY PF; $2,500 FOR EB CHABAD VAN; $1,800 FOR STEVE GOLDMAN PASS THROUGH- STEP CHAI; $1,800 FOR EVE GORDON RAMEK- PASS-THROUGH TO PHIL FUND $1,800 STEP CHAI; $546 FOR PASS-TRHOUGH FROM HOLDING FRANCES GANZ LIFE INSURANCE; $200 PASS-THROUGH FROM JFED HOLDINGS FOR KRAVITZ - FISHER FUND | $59,346 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Jewish Community Foundation?
The Jewish Community Foundation is funded by 11 grantmakers, led by Joseph and Sherry Felson Family Foundati ($638K), Steven Sampson Charitable Fund Inc ($194K), Goodman Family Supporting Foundation ($60K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.1M in grants to The Jewish Community Foundation between 2019–2025.
Who is The Jewish Community Foundation's largest funder?
Joseph and Sherry Felson Family Foundati is the largest recorded funder of The Jewish Community Foundation, with $638K across 1 grant (2019).
How much grant funding has The Jewish Community Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.1M in grants to The Jewish Community Foundation across 20 grants from 11 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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