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Jewish Federation of Ulster County Inc
Kingston, NY · EIN 141374486 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE T70Z · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Small ($100K-$1M) · ucjf.org
revenue
$207K
expenses
$199K
net assets
$630K
employees
5
program ratio
94%
mission · from form 990

To further the welfare of the Jewish community in and around Ulster County New York, foster cooperation among the organizations in the area. The Federation also strives to unite the Jewish community in social welfare and cultural programs and to distribute funds for the support of the Jewish causes.

profile · synthesized from sources

Jewish Federation of Ulster County strengthens Jewish life in the Hudson Valley by supporting local, national, and international causes. The organization fosters community through cultural and educational programs, provides social services, and responds to antisemitism. It supports Israel through advocacy, fundraising, and educational initiatives, and partners with local organizations to deliver services and promote Jewish values.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2020

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $36K
    THE MISSION OF THE REHER CENTER IS TO PROVIDE AN INSTITUTION THAT WORKS TO DOCUMENT, EMBRANCE, AND PROMOTE REGIONAL CULTURAL HISTORY AND DIVERSITY.
named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Day of Jewish Learning
Educational event offering workshops and lectures on Jewish history, culture, and values
Fall for Art
Annual juried art show, sale, and fundraiser supporting the Federation's programs and community initiatives
Kolenu Newsletter
Community newsletter sharing news, events, and information about local, national, and global Jewish life
PJ Library
Program that mails free Jewish children's books monthly to families, fostering Jewish identity and literacy
Ulster County Antisemitism Hotline
24/7 reporting line for victims and witnesses of antisemitic incidents, providing community security and support
activities · 10 groups

What they do

  • Jewish Religious Education and Outreach 2 activities
    • Hosts Day of Jewish Learning
      Organizes and leads the annual Day of Jewish Learning at SUNY Ulster as part of its community programming.
    • Sponsors PJ Library program
      Supports Jewish children's literacy by sponsoring PJ Library, which provides Jewish-themed children's books to families and includes storytelling activities.
  • Local History Preservation and Education 1 activity
    • Establishes and supports the Reher Center for Immigrant Culture and History
      Initiated and supports the Reher Center for Immigrant Culture and History, using the bequeathed Reher buildings to document and promote regional cultural history and diversity.
  • Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
    • Hosts "Stand with Israel" gatherings and anniversary gala events
      Hosts public events including "Stand with Israel" gatherings at Congregation Emanuel in Kingston and annual in-person gala events to foster community engagement and support.
  • Jewish Holiday and Shabbat Community Events 1 activity
    • Hosts annual community seder with original Haggadah
      Hosts an annual community seder featuring excerpts from the original Haggadah "In The Voice of Our Mothers: A New Way To Tell The Story of Passover," developed collaboratively with the Woodstock Jewish Congregation.
  • Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
    • Offers scholarships as part of local programming
      Provides scholarships to community members as part of its local programs, alongside initiatives like Fall for Art and Mitzvah Day.
  • Anti-Hate Incident Response & Support 1 activity
    • Operates incident reporting system for anti-Semitic acts
      Runs a system to receive and document reports from victims and witnesses of anti-Semitic incidents, supporting community safety and response.
  • Benefit Events for Arts and Culture 1 activity
    • Organizes Fall for Art fundraiser
      Produces and hosts the annual juried art show, sale, and fundraiser "Fall for Art in the Hudson Valley," which has run for over 25 years and has been adapted to online and virtual formats.
  • Holocaust and Genocide Remembrance Education 1 activity
    • Organizes commemorative programs for Yom HaShoah, Yom Ha’Zikaron, and Yom Ha’Atzmaut
      Orchestrates annual community programs to commemorate Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day), Yom Ha’Zikaron (Israeli Memorial Day), and Yom Ha’Atzmaut (Israeli Independence Day).
  • Jewish Community Media Production 1 activity
    • Produces and distributes Kolenu newsletter
      Produces and mails regular editions of the Kolenu newsletter, including special issues for Passover, High Holidays, and Hanukkah, to several hundred households as part of community engagement.
  • Senior Independence Support Services 1 activity
    • Provides assistance to local senior citizens
      Responds to calls from local senior citizens by providing information and support services.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$207K
Contributions & grants$130K63%
Program service revenue$38K18%
Investment income$12K6%
Other revenue$28K
expenses
Total expenses$199K
Program expenses94%
Admin / overhead5%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$28K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$630K
Cash$47K
Investments$581K
Liabilities$574
Net assets$630K
Liquid reserves37.9 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -0.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 17
  • Arlene Cohen — Secretary
  • Barbara Cohen — Director
  • Bob Friedman — Director
  • Glenn Grubard — Director
  • Harv Hilowitz — Director
  • Jeffrey Farber — Director
  • Jenny Bryant — Director
  • Joseph Cohen — Director
  • Lukas Brenowitz — Director
  • Mark Grunblatt — President
  • MaryAlice Schleuderer — Director
  • Michele Lerner — Treasurer
  • Nathan Borsky — Director
  • Rebecca Rose — Director
  • Rivka Tadjer — Vice President
  • Rondavid Gold — Director
  • Skit Rabbino — Director
relationships · 24

Who they work with

  • Cantor Rachel Rosen Government — Spiritual leader affiliated with the organization
  • Congregation Emanuel Partner — Hosted a "Stand with Israel" gathering sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Ulster County.
  • Israel Network — Supports and fosters connections with Jewish communities in Israel.
  • Jewish Federations of North America Network — Member organization participating in a coordinated $500 million campaign to support Israel.
  • PJ Library Partner — Collaborates with PJ Library to deliver story-reading programs to children.
  • PJ Library Partner — Collaborates with PJ Library to provide Jewish children's books and foster Jewish engagement in Ulster County.
  • PJ Library Partner — Sponsors PJ Library to provide Jewish children's books to families in the community
  • PayPal Funder — Platform used for receiving donations to support Israeli charities and local initiatives.
  • Rabbi AB Itkin Government — Spiritual leader affiliated with the organization
  • Rabbi Adam Cerino-Jones Government — Spiritual leader affiliated with the organization
  • Rabbi Ellen K. Triebwasser Government — Spiritual leader affiliated with the organization
  • Rabbi Jack Sherratt Government — Spiritual leader affiliated with the organization
  • Rabbi Jonathan Kligler Government — Spiritual leader emeritus, retired, affiliated with the organization
  • Rabbi Karen Levine Government — Spiritual leader affiliated with the organization
  • Rabbi Moshe Plotkin Government — Spiritual leader affiliated with the organization
  • Rabbi Shlomie Deren Government — Spiritual leader affiliated with the organization
  • Rabbi William Strongin Government — Spiritual leader emeritus, retired, affiliated with the organization
  • Rabbi Yael Romer Government — Spiritual leader emerita affiliated with the organization
  • Rabbi Yitzchok Hecht Government — Spiritual leader affiliated with the organization
  • Reb Sally Shore Wittenberg Government — Spiritual leader affiliated with the organization
  • Reher Center Partner — Supported through program funding for cultural and historical initiatives.
  • Senate Garage Partner — Venue host for the 75th Anniversary Gala event.
  • Ulster County Government — Collaborates with Ulster County in operating the antisemitism hotline.
  • Woodstock Jewish Congregation Partner — Collaborates with the Woodstock Jewish Congregation in the creation and use of the Haggadah "In The Voice of Our Mothers."
strategies · 3

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.

  • Communal Grantmaking to Unify and Strengthen Jewish Life
    methodology: communal_grantmaking
    By distributing funds to Jewish causes, we unite the community and strengthen cooperation, because strategic philanthropy focused on social welfare and culture reinforces shared identity and collective purpose.
  • Community Building through Needs-Based Support and Jewish Values
    methodology: community-building
    By addressing community needs and promoting Jewish values, we strengthen Jewish communal life and achieve broader social good, because shared values and mutual aid deepen engagement and collective resilience.
  • Tikkun Olam Volunteer Engagement Model
    methodology: tikkun_olam
    By mobilizing volunteers around the principle of tikkun olam (repairing the world), we foster communal responsibility and drive service participation, because framing service as spiritual and ethical repair increases motivation and sustained involvement.