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JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF CENTRAL NEW YORK INC
DEWITT, NY · EIN 161599356 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE T11 · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Medium ($1M-$10M) · jewishfoundationcny.org
revenue
$3.7M
expenses
$3.9M
net assets
$21.5M
employees
1
volunteers
26
program ratio
97%
mission · from form 990

INSURE THE CONTINUITY OF JEWISH LIFE IN CENTRAL NEW YORK INTO THE FUTURE.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Jewish Community Foundation of Central New York is a philanthropic organization dedicated to ensuring the continuity of Jewish life in the region through endowment and donor-advised funds. It supports local and global Jewish causes by managing charitable assets, offering planned giving options, and fostering a culture of philanthropy across generations. The foundation partners with Jewish agencies, synagogues, and educational institutions to strengthen community institutions for the long term.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Donor Advised Funds
Enables donors to establish charitable funds, recommend grants to nonprofit organizations, and receive tax benefits while supporting Jewish and general community causes.
Legacy Gifts / Planned Giving
Encourages individuals to include charitable bequests in wills or designate retirement assets to support Jewish organizations after their lifetime.
Linda Alexander Teen Funders Program
Educates and empowers teens in Jewish philanthropy through curriculum-based learning and hands-on grantmaking to local and Israeli causes.
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Jewish Religious Institution Support 3 activities
    • Funds charitable organizations in Central New York and Israel through donor-advised and endowment funds
      Administers donor-advised funds and endowment funds, enabling grants to charitable organizations in the Jewish and general communities of Central New York and Israel. Distributes grants annually as part of its ongoing programmatic activity, including through fund advisor recommendations via an online portal.
    • Partners with Jewish Federation of Central New York to support community infrastructure
      Provides and receives support in partnership with the Jewish Federation of Central New York to strengthen philanthropic and communal capacity in the region.
    • Supports long-term sustainability of Jewish community organizations through planned and legacy giving
      Facilitates planned giving by offering Perpetual Annual Campaign Endowment (PACE) funds, which ensure ongoing support for the Jewish Federation’s annual campaign through legacy contributions. Promotes continuity of Jewish life in Central New York through endowment-based giving.
  • Endowment and Gift Fund Management 1 activity
    • Manages and administers philanthropic funds with investment oversight
      Manages a balanced investment portfolio achieving above-average returns, enabling a 5% annual payout while preserving principal growth. Currently administers approximately $30 million in assets, including $10 million in agency funds for Jewish community entities.
  • Digital Donation Processing Platforms 1 activity
    • Provides online tools and services for donor engagement and fund management
      Offers an online donor portal that allows fund advisors real-time access to account statements, tracks contributions and grant distributions, and enables recommendations for charitable payments to eligible recipients.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Advances ethical philanthropy through adoption of the Donor Bill of Rights
      Adopts and upholds the Donor Bill of Rights to promote transparency, accountability, and trust in charitable giving practices.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$3.68M
Contributions & grants$2.85M78%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$732K20%
Other revenue$94K
expenses
Total expenses$3.95M
Program expenses97%
Admin / overhead3%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$103K
Grants paid out$3.72M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$32.35M
Cash$65K
Investments$32.27M
Liabilities$10.84M
Net assets$21.51M
Liquid reserves98.3 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -28.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
BARBARA DAVIS INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 16 $107K
board members · 23
  • ALLEN GALSON — TRUSTEE
  • ARTHUR LIBERMAN — TREASURER
  • CHERYL SCHOTZ — TRUSTEE
  • DAVID A HOLSTEIN — TRUSTEE
  • DAVID HOROWITCH — TRUSTEE
  • DAVID NEWMAN — TRUSTEE
  • ELLEN WEINSTEIN — TRUSTEE
  • HOWARD PORT — CHAIR
  • I STEVEN DAVIS — TRUSTEE
  • JEFFREY B SCHEER — TRUSTEE
  • JEFFREY SNEIDER — TRUSTEE
  • LYNN SMITH — VICE CHAIR
  • MARK FIELD — SECRETARY
  • NEIL A GOLDBERG — TRUSTEE
  • NEIL BRONSTEIN — TRUSTEE
  • NEIL HOYT — FINANCIAL VICE-PRESIDENT
  • NEIL RUBE — TRUSTEE
  • PHILLIP D RUBENSTEIN — TRUSTEE
  • SANDRA GINGOLD — TRUSTEE
  • SARAH PINSKY — TRUSTEE
  • SHELDON B KRUTH — TRUSTEE
  • SHIRA BOSCHAN — TRUSTEE
  • TODD PINSKY — TRUSTEE
relationships · 18

Who they work with

  • Association of Fundraising Professionals Network — Reprints the Donor Bill of Rights with permission from the Association of Fundraising Professionals, indicating alignment with its standards.
  • Central New York Community Foundation Partner — Juliet Maloff serves as communications manager at the Central New York Community Foundation.
  • Central New York Community Foundation Partner — Recipient of grants from donor-advised funds administered by the Jewish Community Foundation of Central New York.
  • Epstein High School Partner — Maura Koenig teaches in the Epstein High School's Hebrew program.
  • Epstein School Partner — Partnered to reactivate and host the Teen Funders program, integrating it into school curriculum and student leadership activities.
  • Food Bank of Central New York Partner — Recipient of grants from donor-advised funds administered by the Jewish Community Foundation of Central New York.
  • Francis House Partner — Recipient of grants from donor-advised funds administered by the Jewish Community Foundation of Central New York.
  • Honeycomb Partner — Provides the curriculum "ChangeMakers: A Journey Through Jewish Teen Philanthropy" used in the Teen Funders program.
  • Jewish Federation of CNY Partner — Recipient of grants from donor-advised funds administered by the Jewish Community Foundation of Central New York.
  • Jewish Federation of Central New York Partner — Partnership involving mutual support with the Jewish Federation of Central New York.
  • Jewish Theological Seminary of America Partner — Calle Schueler earned a bachelor’s degree in Ancient Judaism and a master of arts in Jewish education from the Jewish Theological Seminary of America.
  • Linda Alexander Teen Funds Partner — Youth-led fund providing financial support to organizations in Central New York and Israel.
  • Public Relations Society of America - Central New York Chapter Partner — Juliet Maloff serves as president of the board of directors of the Public Relations Society of America - Central New York Chapter.
  • Syracuse Community Hebrew School Partner — Collaborates to invite b’mitzvah students to participate in the Teen Funders program through community-wide events and religious school outreach.
  • Syracuse Hebrew Day School Partner — Collaborates to invite b’mitzvah students to participate in the Teen Funders program through community-wide events and religious school outreach.
  • Syracuse University Partner — Mendy Rapoport serves as Chabad rabbi at Syracuse University.
  • United Way of Central New York Partner — Recipient of grants from donor-advised funds administered by the Jewish Community Foundation of Central New York.
  • local agencies and congregations Partner — Collaborates with local Jewish agencies and congregations to support a vibrant Jewish future through planned giving.
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.

  • Donor-Advised Fund Model with Jewish Values Guidance
    methodology: donor_advised_funds
    By offering donor-advised funds that incorporate Jewish ethical frameworks, the foundation enables individuals to direct grants in alignment with their values, because integrating tzedakah and mitzvot into giving decisions deepens engagement and ensures continuity of culturally meaningful philanthropy.
  • Permanent Endowment for Community Sustainability
    methodology: permanent_endowment
    By establishing permanent and designated endowments, the foundation ensures long-term financial stability for Jewish communal needs, because sustained principal generates reliable annual payouts that prioritize future resilience over short-term allocation.
  • Planned Giving as Values-Based Legacy Transmission
    methodology: values_based_legacy_giving
    By facilitating charitable gift annuities, remainder trusts, and legacy giving, the foundation enables donors to transmit Jewish values across generations, because structured planned giving vehicles link financial stewardship with enduring ethical commitments.
  • Youth-Led Grantmaking with Values-Based Education
    methodology: youth_led_grantmaking
    By engaging teens in evaluating and awarding grants through a Jewish ethical framework, the foundation cultivates intergenerational philanthropy, because hands-on experience rooted in tzedakah and mitzvot makes charitable giving meaningful and transferable across generations.