JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER PITTSBURGH

EIN: 251017602 501(c)(3) Philanthropy & Grantmaking

PITTSBURGH, PA

Total Revenue
$79,693,583
Total Expenses
$42,050,172
Total Assets
$387,700,423
Net Assets
$256,268,910
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1957
Legal Domicile
PA
Principal Officer
JEFFREY FINKELSTEIN
Phone
4126818000
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER PITTSBURGH, founded in 1957, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $79.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 67% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $37.6M, a strong 47% operating margin.

Mission

OUR VISION IS A FLOURISHING JEWISH COMMUNITY WHERE EVERYONE FEELS INCLUDED, SUPPORTED AND INSPIRED. IN ORDER TO ACCOMPLISH THIS VISION WE CULTIVATE RESOURCES, CONNECT PEOPLE AND COLLABORATE ACROSS THE COMMUNITY TO LIVE AND FULFILL JEWISH VALUES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $36,315,812 Revenue: $456,310

THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER PITTSBURGH IS ONE OF THE OLDEST AND LARGEST PHILANTHROPIES IN WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA. SINCE 1912, THE FEDERATION HAS FUNDED PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT HEALTH, SOCIAL...

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THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER PITTSBURGH IS ONE OF THE OLDEST AND LARGEST PHILANTHROPIES IN WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA. SINCE 1912, THE FEDERATION HAS FUNDED PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT HEALTH, SOCIAL SERVICE, EDUCATIONAL AND JEWISH CONTINUITY NEEDS IN PITTSBURGH, ISRAEL AND THROUGHOUT THE WORLD.SEE SCHEDULE O FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $48,791,453
Program Service Revenue $456,310
Investment Income $30,445,820
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $79,693,583

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $26,260,814
Salaries & Benefits $7,615,247
Fundraising Expenses $3,420,739
Program Expenses $36,315,812
Other Expenses $8,174,111
TOTAL EXPENSES $42,050,172

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $79,693,583 $47,830,043 +0.7%
Expenses $42,050,172 $42,601,188 0.0%
Net Income $37,643,411 $5,228,855 +6.2%
Key Indicators
✓ Grants to Organizations ✓ Grants to Individuals ✓ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✓ Foreign Activities ✓ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
30
Independent Members
30
Employees
80
Volunteers
697

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy
✓ Whistleblower Policy
✓ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
✗ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✓ Engaged in Lobbying
✓ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
12
$804,982
Total Directors
33
$0
Key Employees
2
$568,404
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SUSAN G BERMAN KRESS ASSISTANT SECRETARY 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARC BROWN SECRETARY 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAN HOLTHAUS TREASURER 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JUDITH KANAL VICE CHAIR 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JAN LEVINSON CHAIR 15.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARSHA MARCUS VICE CHAIR (EXITED 09/24) 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DEBORAH RESNICK VICE CHAIR 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARCIE SOLOMONASST TREASURER (THRU 9/24) VICE CHAIR (AS OF 9/24) 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JANE ROLLMAN DIRECTOR (THRU 9/24) ASST TREAS.(AS OF 9/24) 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID SUFRIN IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
AHMIE BAUM DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEBRA CAPLAN DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROL COZEN DIRECTOR (ENTERED 09/24) 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
NEIL DIBIASE DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ADAM FALCONE DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEREMY FEINSTEIN DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
RACHEL FIRESTONE DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELLEN TERI KAPLAN GOLDSTEIN DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHEN HALPERN DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID KNOLL DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
LARRY LEBOWITZ DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROSANNE LEVINE DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT LEIB DIRECTOR (ENTERED 09/24) 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
DANIEL MAGRISH DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL MILCH DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHARON NOVAK DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MELISSA RACKOFF DIRECTOR (EXITED 09/24) 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
TODD ROSENFELD DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
STACEY SEEWALD DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
HOWARD SNIDERMAN DIRECTOR (ENTERED 09/24) 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
TANYA KOUL STRAUSBAUGH DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES WAGNER DIRECTOR (EXITED 09/24) 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHARON WERNER DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFFREY FINKELSTEIN PRESIDENT/CEO 50.00
Officer
$491,432 $51,772 $543,204
DAVID WORK VP & CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 50.00
Officer
$222,780 $38,998 $261,778
BRIAN EGLASH SR VP & CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER 50.00
Key Emp
$291,186 $40,345 $331,531
JESSICA BROWN SMITH VP & CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 50.00
Key Emp
$212,892 $23,981 $236,873
JENNY KAPLAN ASSOCIATE VP OF FINANCE 50.00
Highest
$144,738 $40,248 $184,986
ROI MEZARE ASSOCIATE VP OF DEVELOPMENT 50.00
Highest
$138,055 $34,900 $172,955
SHAWN BROKOS DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY SECURITY 50.00
Highest
$160,514 $10,023 $170,537
DANIEL SCHIFF GEFSKY COMMUNITY SCHOLAR 50.00
Highest
$134,854 $18,326 $153,180
ZIPORA GUR DIRECTOR CLASSROOMS WITHOUT BORDERS 50.00
Highest
$127,545 $18,347 $145,892
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $79,693,583 $42,050,172 $387,700,423 $37,643,411
2024 $47,830,043 $42,601,188 $352,288,593 $5,228,855
2023 $48,659,493 $33,083,113 $329,434,903 $15,576,380
2022 $62,123,653 $34,092,290 $308,334,472 $28,031,363
2021 $57,622,552 $35,023,568 $347,422,117 $22,598,984
2020 $43,372,124 $32,645,631 $277,158,927 $10,726,493
2019 $52,160,575 $36,502,397 $273,025,709 $15,658,178
2018 $44,747,299 $29,405,934 $271,140,261 $15,341,365
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