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Jewish Communal Fund

To facilitate and promote philanthropy through donor advised funds.

Advocacy & Civil Rights New York, NY EIN 237174183 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
86/100 · methodology

About Jewish Communal Fund

Jewish Communal Fund helps fundholders simplify their charitable giving with Jewish donor advised funds. Find out how the top Jewish donor advised fund can help you maximize your deductions and community impact with Jewish funds.

Founded
Headquarters
New York, NY
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
T700
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
very-large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1972

Mission

To facilitate and promote philanthropy through donor advised funds.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Advocacy & Civil Rights · NTEE T700
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 87%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.05%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 86
Peer average: 91

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Jewish Communal Fund is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in New York, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1972 and has been operating for 54 years. Its EIN is 237174183. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $1.3B in annual revenue. 117 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Jewish Communal Fund has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 86 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 91/100.

Jewish Communal Fund is located in New York, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1972 and has been active for 54 years.

Based on official tax filings, Jewish Communal Fund has $1.3B in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Jewish Communal Fund is classified as a Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a very-large organization. It has $1.3B in annual revenue. The organization has 117 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Jewish Communal Fund. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Jewish Communal Fund has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. Visit the Jewish Communal Fund profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Jewish Communal Fund helps fundholders simplify their charitable giving with Jewish donor advised funds. Find out how the top Jewish donor advised fund can help you maximize your deductions and community impact with Jewish funds. Jewish Communal Fund is classified as a advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1972.

Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: Jewish Communal Fund's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 is in line with the peer average of 91/100. Its annual revenue of $1.3B is well above the peer average of $4M.

Yes, donations to Jewish Communal Fund are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 237174183, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$1B+
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

MA
Marina Lewin
COO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Aaron Z••••
TRUSTEE
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Alan S H••••••• E••
TRUSTEE
AL
Alexander H T••••
TRUSTEE
AM
Amy A B B•••••••
TRUSTEE
AN
Andrea M•••••••••••••
TREASURER
BE
Beth W••••••••••••
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT & COO
CL
Cliff G••••••••
TRUSTEE
DA
Daniel B B•••••
SECRETARY
DA
David L M••••
TRUSTEE
DA
David S••••
TRUSTEE
EL
Elisia B A•••••
TRUSTEE
EL
Ellen H•••••
TRUSTEE
EL
Ellen S•••• I••••••••
VP, PHILANTHROPIC SVC, & CMO
ER
Eric E•••••
TRUSTEE
GE
Geula S••••••
TRUSTEE
HI
Hilda B•••
DIR. OF IT & FINANCIAL SVC.
HO
Holly N••••• K••••
TRUSTEE
IG
Igor M••••••
ASS. DIRECTOR, FIN/INV SVC
JO
Jon H•••••
TRUSTEE
KA
Karen A••••
TRUSTEE
KE
Kenneth W C••••••
TRUSTEE
LA
Laurie T••••
TRUSTEE
LE
Lee M C••••
TRUSTEE
LY
Lynn K•••• K••••
TRUSTEE
MA
Marina L••••
COO
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$1337.0M revenue
FY2025
IRS_990
Jewish Communal Fund Distributes Over $1 Billion in Charitable Grants for Second Consecutive Year - Yahoo Finance
Nov 2025
finance.yahoo.com
Jewish Communal Fund Distributes Over $1 Billion in Charitable Grants for Second Consecutive Year - The Kingston Whig St
Nov 2025
www.thewhig.com
House committees probe US funding to groups linked to anti-government protests in Israel - Israel National News
Mar 2025
www.israelnationalnews.com
Form filed
$1135.7M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
What is a donor advised fund? The financial tool that changes everything - St. Louis Jewish Light
Dec 2024
stljewishlight.org
Media Roundup: We’re still fighting for ceasefire. - Jewish Voice for Peace
Mar 2024
www.jewishvoiceforpeace.org
Billion-Dollar Jewish Communal Fund Bars Donations to Progressive Jewish Group - The Intercept
Mar 2024
theintercept.com
Form filed
$1039.4M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Smart tips to help maximize your charitable giving — and your tax benefits - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
Dec 2023
www.jta.org
The Jewish Communal Fund Board of Directors Elects Four New Members - PR Newswire
Aug 2023
www.prnewswire.com
JCC announces launch of digital Kosher Food Pantry - SILive.com
Jul 2023
www.silive.com
Form filed
$934.0M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Jewish Communal Fund Appoints Michael Stern as President - citybiz
Sep 2022
www.citybiz.co
Form filed
$678.6M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$585.3M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other advocacy & civil rights in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Jewish Communal Fund This page 86 $1.3 billion -
The Appeal of the Nobel Peace Laureates Foundation … 93 $700,744 82%
Epic Girl 93 $756,796 100%
Merrimack Valley Immigrant and Education Center Inc 90 $406,189 74%
Exodus Vision 90 $279,085 76%
Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra 90 $87,804 80%
Heart and Home Collaborative 90 $161,546 100%
Houston Marathon Foundation Inc 90 $417,366 97%
Benzie County Community Chest 90 $148,922 86%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 117 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Jewish Communal Fund

What is Jewish Communal Fund?
Jewish Communal Fund is a advocacy & civil rights publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in New York, United States. Jewish Communal Fund helps fundholders simplify their charitable giving with Jewish donor advised funds. Find out how the top Jewish donor advised fund can help you maximize your deductions and community impact with Jewish funds.
When was Jewish Communal Fund founded?
Jewish Communal Fund was founded in 1972.
Who leads Jewish Communal Fund?
Marina Lewin serves as COO.
Where is Jewish Communal Fund located?
Headquartered in New York, United States.
What is Jewish Communal Fund's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1B+. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Jewish Communal Fund trustworthy?
Jewish Communal Fund has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Jewish Communal Fund's registration number?
IRS EIN: 237174183.
What is Jewish Communal Fund's website?
http://www.jcfny.org