irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $149KTHIS IS A LEADERSHIP GROWTH INITIATIVE, WHICH DEVELOPS THE NEXT GENERATION OF JEWISH PHILANTHROPIC LEADERS TO HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON JEWISH LIFE. THE FELLOWSHIP IS AN 18-MONTH TRANSFORMATIVE JOURNEY, THAT USES THE FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES OF ADAPTIVE LEADERSHIP TO LEVERAGE OUR EXPERTISE IN EDUCATING YOUNG JEWISH PHILANTHROPISTS TO BECOME FULL PARTNERS IN SHAPING AND LEADING A CONTINUALLY EVOLVING, VIBRANT JEWISH LIFE.
- #2 $124KOUR COLLECTIVE GIVING MODEL, GIVINGCIRCLE+, BRINGS PEERS TOGETHER TO POOL FINANCIAL RESOURCES IN SUPPORT OF A COMMON ISSUE WHILE ENGAGING IN DEEP LEARNING ABOUT THE TOPIC. PARTICIPANTS IDENTIFY A PROBLEM, MEET WITH EXPERTS, AND LEARN ABOUT THE ISSUES BEFORE COLLECTIVELY DECIDING WHERE TO ALLOCATE FUNDS FOR THE GREATEST IMPACT. THIS PROGRAM NOT ONLY EDUCATES OUR CONSTITUENTS ON AN ISSUE, BUT IT ALSO MOVES PHILANTHROPIC RESOURCES AND CONNECTS LIKE-MINDED FUNDERS.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
10 to Watch
Annual list highlighting innovative Jewish organizations and projects in North America with less than five years of operation
Board Leadership Lab
Peer cohort program exploring challenges of board leadership in Jewish organizations through a Jewish lens
Board Matching
Service that connects emerging Jewish philanthropists with board positions in Jewish nonprofits based on values and interests
GivingCircle+
Facilitated giving circles where young philanthropists collectively set agendas, make grants, and address issues such as antisemitism and Jewish joy
Slingshot Fellowship
Cohort-based leadership program for young philanthropists to deepen their knowledge and impact in the Jewish community
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Jewish Leadership Development 2 activities
- Facilitates board leadership development and placement for Jewish nonprofitsOperates a Board Matching program and the Board Leadership Lab to connect emerging Jewish philanthropists with board service opportunities in Jewish nonprofits, supported by cohort-based training and mentorship. This initiative strengthens nonprofit governance and builds long-term sustainability through skilled leadership placement.
- Runs an 18-month fellowship program for young Jewish philanthropistsOffers a cohort-based leadership program that includes immersive retreats, monthly learning sessions, personalized mentorship, leadership assessments, and peer networking to develop the next generation of Jewish philanthropic leaders. The program runs for 18 months and is grounded in Jewish values and adaptive leadership principles.
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Jewish Religious Institution Support 2 activities
- Funds innovative Jewish organizations and initiativesIdentifies and awards grants to emerging organizations with innovative approaches to strengthening Jewish life in North America, directing funding and public attention to high-impact projects. In 2024, $76,000 was disbursed through the GivingCircle+ collective giving program.
- Supports collective philanthropy through giving circlesOrganizes and supports giving circles that enable groups of donors to pool funds and collectively decide on grant allocations, promoting engaged and informed philanthropy grounded in Jewish values. The organization partners with Natan and Amplifier to expand this model.
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Professional Development for Fundraising and Philanthropy Practitioners 2 activities
- Provides capacity-building resources and tools for equitable philanthropyDevelops and publishes practical guides and tools to advance equity in Jewish philanthropy, including resources on gender-lens giving and racial equity-informed practices. These include the guides "Money, Gender, and Power" and co-created materials with the Jews of Color Initiative to support funders in integrating equity into their philanthropic work.
- Provides consulting and training for philanthropic organizations and familiesOffers advisory services and training programs to support philanthropic organizations and next-generation family engagement, including multigenerational advising through a partnership with 21/64 and executive education for nonprofit board members.
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Nonprofit Sector Research & Data Analysis 1 activity
- Conducts and publishes research on Jewish philanthropyCommissions and publishes original research and evaluations on trends and behaviors in Jewish giving, including studies such as "Portrait of Jewish Giving Today," an ethnographic study on next-generation givers, and evaluations of its own programs based on survey and interview data.
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Community Capacity Building & Leadership Networks 1 activity
- Supports innovation in Jewish life through strategic partnershipsPartners with organizations such as UpStart and ROI Community to counsel and support leaders building innovative initiatives that strengthen Jewish engagement and advance social change.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$471K
Contributions & grants$439K93%
Program service revenue$25K5%
Investment income$6K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$803K
Program expenses57%
Admin / overhead30%
Fundraising13%
Salaries & benefits$485K
Grants paid out$76K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$338K
Cash$112K
Investments$0
Liabilities$57K
Net assets$281K
Liquid reserves1.7 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -12.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEFANIE J RHODES | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 35 | $254K |
| RACHEL HODES | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER | 35 | $113K |
board members · 9
- ADINA SCHWARTZ — DIRECTOR
- COBY LERNER — DIRECTOR
- DEBRA HOKIN MEYER — TREASURER
- DENA VERHOFF — CHAIR
- GILA MODELL — DIRECTOR
- JESSICA LEIFER — SECRETARY
- LANA FERN — DIRECTOR
- MATTHEW GHAN — DIRECTOR
- SAMANTHA NATHAN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 28
Who they work with
- 21/64 Network — Slingshot was created by members of Grand Street, a next-gen network run by 21/64.
- 21/64 Partner — Provides multigenerational advising and training for next-generation engagement in family philanthropy; Slingshot Fund partners to strengthen family giving.
- A More Perfect Union: The Jewish Partnership for Democracy Partner — Recognized as a 2023 '10 to Watch' initiative by Slingshot Fund.
- Alana Hollander Partner — Contact person for questions about tuition and payment options for the Slingshot Fellowship.
- Amplifier Partner — Global network of giving circles motivated by Jewish values; Slingshot Fund supports their work through catalyzing, connecting, and counseling.
- Andrea and Charles Bronfman Philanthropies Funder — Provided support for the founding of Slingshot.
- BaMidbar Partner — Recognized as a 2023 '10 to Watch' initiative by Slingshot Fund.
- Changemaker Strategies Partner — Collaborated to create the guide 'Money, Power, and Gender: A Guide to Funding with a Gender Lens'.
- Informing Change Partner — Conducted an evaluation of Slingshot's work published in 2016.
- Jewish Alliance for Law and Social Action's Jews of Color Engagement Initiative Partner — Recognized as a 2023 '10 to Watch' initiative by Slingshot Fund.
- Jewish Funders Network Partner — Co-hosted a call with Slingshot to discuss research findings on next-generation Jewish givers.
- Jewish Joy Partner — Collaborates on initiatives that elevate and embed Jewish joy within organizations and communities.
- Jews of Color Initiative Partner — Collaborated to create a funder resource on racial equity in Jewish philanthropy.
- LEV Children's Museum Partner — Recognized as a 2023 '10 to Watch' initiative by Slingshot Fund.
- Natan Partner — Giving circle where members pool contributions and collectively decide on grants; Slingshot Fund partners to support this model.
- National Council for Jewish Women's Jews for Abortion Access Partner — Recognized as a 2023 '10 to Watch' initiative by Slingshot Fund.
- New Synagogue Project Partner — Recognized as a 2023 '10 to Watch' initiative by Slingshot Fund.
- Our Jewish Recovery Partner — Recognized as a 2023 '10 to Watch' initiative by Slingshot Fund.
- R & R: The Rest of Our Lives Partner — Recognized as a 2023 '10 to Watch' initiative by Slingshot Fund.
- ROI Community Partner — International network of activists redefining Jewish engagement; Slingshot Fund partners to empower change-makers.
- Ronik Government — Website design and development partner
- Ronik Partner — Tech or design partner that built the Slingshot website
- Shomer Collective Partner — Recognized as a 2023 '10 to Watch' initiative by Slingshot Fund.
- Staci Eichelbaum Levine Partner — Contact person for consulting partnerships
- Staci Eichelbaum Levine Partner — Primary contact for the Board Matching program and Board Leadership Lab.
- The Board Member Institute for Jewish Nonprofits Partner — Executive education program for board members of Jewish nonprofits, administered by Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management; Slingshot Fund partners to strengthen nonprofit governance.
- The Workshop Partner — Recognized as a 2023 '10 to Watch' initiative by Slingshot Fund.
- UpStart Partner — Supports innovative leaders building bold initiatives to enhance Jewish life; Slingshot Fund partners to advance Jewish innovation.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Cohort-Based Leadership Development with Jewish Valuesmethodology: cohort-based_jewish_leadership_developmentBy combining peer cohort learning, mentorship, and grounding in Jewish values, we develop effective board leadership and sustained engagement among young Jewish philanthropists, because shared learning and cultural identity deepen commitment and collective impact.
- Equity-Integrated Philanthropymethodology: racial-equity-informed-philanthropyBy integrating racial equity and gender lens analysis into philanthropic education and practice, we advance more just and effective giving, because applying these frameworks informed by Jewish values leads to more inclusive and transformative funding decisions.
- Strategic Collective Giving with Deep Learningmethodology: strategic-collective-givingBy organizing donors into giving circles that combine pooled funding with structured education and decision-making, we foster engaged philanthropy and strategic investment in innovation, because collective analysis and shared responsibility lead to deeper commitment and more impactful funding.
- Values-Driven Engagement Through Emotional Honesty and Resiliencemethodology: engagement-through-emotional-honestyBy creating spaces that acknowledge emotional challenges and celebrate communal joy, we sustain Jewish identity and long-term engagement, because authenticity and resilience rooted in shared experience foster deeper belonging and purpose in next-generation givers.