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70 Faces Media
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 130887610 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE A30Z · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Medium ($1M-$10M) · 70facesmedia.org
revenue
$8.4M
expenses
$8.2M
net assets
$3.1M
employees
49
volunteers
24
program ratio
81%
mission · from form 990

70 FACES MEDIA IS THE LARGEST NONPROFIT JEWISH DIGITAL MEDIA COMPANY IN NORTH AMERICA, OPERATING SIX ONLINE PUBLICATIONS - THE JEWISH TELEGRAPHIC AGENCY, MY JEWISH LEARNING, KVELLER, THE NOSHER, HEY ALMA AND THE NEW YORK JEWISH WEEK. THROUGH OUR EXPANDING PORTFOLIO OF PUBLICATIONS, PRODUCTS AND EVENTS, WE CONNECT PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES IN NORTH AMERICA, ISRAEL AND AROUND THE GLOBE, PROVIDING A MULTITUDE OF ENTRYWAYS FOR INDIVIDUALS TO EXPLORE AND CONNECT WITH JEWISH CULTURE, TRADITIONS AND COMMUNITY ONLINE. 70 FACES MEDIA EMPOWERS INDIVIDUALS TO DEEPEN THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF THEIR JEWISH HERITAGE, EXPLORE PERSONAL CONNECTIONS TO JUDAISM AND FORGE MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS WITHIN AND BEYOND THEIR JEWISH COMMUNITIES.

profile · synthesized from sources

70 Faces Media is the largest nonprofit Jewish digital media company in North America, operating six online publications: The Jewish Telegraphic Agency, My Jewish Learning, Kveller, The Nosher, Hey Alma, and The New York Jewish Week. Through digital content, virtual events, and educational programs, it connects global Jewish audiences to culture, traditions, and community. The organization also trains emerging Jewish journalists and supports other Jewish nonprofits in expanding their digital reach.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Fellowships and Mentorship
Trains young Jewish journalists and writers through structured fellowships and career development mentorship
Jewish Digital Summit
Workshops and convenings that help Jewish nonprofits improve storytelling and digital engagement
Syndication Network
Distributes content to over 60 partner publications, amplifying reach across the Jewish media ecosystem
Virtual Events and Classes
Hosts online holiday celebrations, cooking classes, book clubs, and discussion groups; engaged over 30,000 participants last year
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Jewish Community Media Production 2 activities
    • Distribute Jewish-focused digital content across multiple platforms
      Produces and distributes original journalism, cultural stories, recipes, and educational resources through six digital brands, reaching 4 million page views per month and engaging 400,000 daily newsletter subscribers.
    • Syndicate content to partner publications
      Provides daily syndicated content to over 60 partner publications, expanding the reach of Jewish news and storytelling.
  • Organizational Sustainability Management 1 activity
    • Build organizational infrastructure through leadership and management
      Leads finance, technology, people operations, and business development functions to strengthen internal systems and support long-term sustainability, including post-merger integration of legacy and digital media operations.
  • Jewish Holiday and Shabbat Community Events 1 activity
    • Host virtual events for Jewish communal engagement
      Organizes and hosts virtual events that engaged over 30,000 participants in the past year, fostering connection and dialogue within the Jewish community.
  • Fundraising for Community and Charitable Initiatives 1 activity
    • Lead fundraising and donor engagement strategy
      Manages institutional and individual fundraising initiatives, leading a team of four and collaborating with the CEO and Board to grow foundation and individual donor support.
  • Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care Services 1 activity
    • Provide spiritual and audio resources for healing contexts
      Offers Mi Sheberach Moment, a spiritual audio resource used in hospitals and hospice settings to support comfort and reflection.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$8.45M
Contributions & grants$5.70M68%
Program service revenue$2.74M32%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$4K
expenses
Total expenses$8.20M
Program expenses81%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising9%
Salaries & benefits$6.03M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$4.04M
Cash$1.18M
Investments$0
Liabilities$986K
Net assets$3.06M
Liquid reserves1.7 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +6.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 11
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
AMIRAM EDEN CEO, EXECUTIVE EDITOR 35 $317K
DEBORAH KOLBEN CHIEF CONTENT OFFICER 35 $221K
JORDANA COHEN VP DEVELOPMENT 40 $220K
LEONARD LAZAR VP BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & STRATEGY/ASSOCIATE PUBLI 40 $210K
REBECCA WILCHINS VP AUDIENCE & DIGITAL STRATEGY 40 $209K
DANIELLE ELKINS CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 35 $204K
PHILISSA CRAMER EDITOR IN CHIEF, JTA 40 $176K
ANDREW SILOW-CARROLL EDITOR AT LARGE 40 $166K
THEA FATTAL DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC PROJECTS AND PUBLIC PROGRAM 40 $160K
BENJAMIN SALES NEWS EDITOR 40 $156K
RONALD KAMPEAS REPORTER 40 $124K
board members · 14
  • ADAM SYMSON — DIRECTOR
  • BRIAN STERLING — DIRECTOR
  • CAROL BRENNGLASS SPINNER — DIRECTOR
  • CLIVE SIRKIN — DIRECTOR
  • DANA RAUCHER — DIRECTOR
  • DANIEL GORLIN — DIRECTOR
  • DANIEL SEPTIMUS — DIRECTOR
  • ELISA SPUNGEN BILDNER — DIRECTOR
  • ERICA TEMEL — DIRECTOR
  • FRED CLAAR — DIRECTOR
  • GEOFF SCHILLER — DIRECTOR
  • GEULA SOLOMON — DIRECTOR
  • JEFF FEIG — DIRECTOR
  • JONAH PLATT — DIRECTOR
relationships · 20

Who they work with

  • 60+ partner publications Partner — Syndicates content daily to over 60 partner publications
  • Bridgewater Associates Partner — Former employer of a 70 Faces Media staff member; professional background connection.
  • CCS Fundraising Partner — Previously employed at CCS Fundraising, where they managed a major endowment campaign.
  • Candid Network — Member organization profiled on Candid platform
  • Charity Navigator Network — Rated by Charity Navigator with a four-star rating
  • Forward Partner — Ami Eden held senior roles at the Forward, indicating a professional affiliation with the organization.
  • GE International Partner — Former employer of a 70 Faces Media staff member; professional background connection.
  • JTA Partner — Ami Eden served as CEO and Editor in Chief of JTA, which merged to form 70 Faces Media.
  • Jefferson Health Partner — Previously held major gift roles at Jefferson Health.
  • Jewish Digital Summit Network — Hosts and operates the Jewish Digital Summit to connect Jewish organizations and professionals in digital communications.
  • Jewish Exponent Partner — Ami Eden held senior roles at the Jewish Exponent in Philadelphia, indicating a professional affiliation with the organization.
  • NBCUniversal Partner — Former employer of a 70 Faces Media staff member; professional background connection.
  • PayPal Partner — Enables online donations to 70 Faces Media through PayPal.
  • South Peninsula Hebrew Day School Partner — Organization where a 70 Faces Media staff member serves as board vice president.
  • Thomas Jefferson University Partner — Previously held major gift roles at Thomas Jefferson University.
  • UJA-Federation of New York Partner — Previously held major gift roles at UJA-Federation of New York.
  • University of Pennsylvania Partner — Graduate of the University of Pennsylvania's Nonprofit Leadership program.
  • Vassar College Partner — Alumna of Vassar College with a Bachelor of Arts degree.
  • Venmo Partner — Enables online donations to 70 Faces Media through Venmo.
  • dozens of partner sites Partner — Syndicates sponsored content to multiple partner sites across its network
strategies · 5

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.

  • Capacity Building for Jewish Narrative Leadership
    methodology: organizational_capacity_building
    By training emerging journalists and equipping Jewish organizations with digital storytelling tools and networks, we amplify authentic voices across the ecosystem — because strengthening the field’s storytelling capacity increases the volume, diversity, and reach of meaningful Jewish content, which compounds engagement over time.
  • Capacity Building for Jewish Organizations
    methodology: organizational_capacity_building
    By equipping Jewish nonprofits with digital storytelling tools and networking opportunities, we amplify their reach and effectiveness because strengthening organizational capabilities enhances their ability to engage and serve their communities.
  • Storytelling for Connection and Belonging
    methodology: storytelling-for-connection
    By producing journalistic and narrative content that reflects the full spectrum of Jewish life, we deepen knowledge, foster belonging, and strengthen Jewish identity — because seeing oneself represented in meaningful stories generates emotional resonance and cultural continuity.
  • Virtual Community Building Through Interactive Media
    methodology: virtual_community_building
    By leveraging live and virtual programming, we connect geographically dispersed individuals to foster Jewish learning and community engagement — because real-time, participatory experiences replicate the relational dynamics of in-person gatherings, increasing connection and sustained involvement.
  • Virtual and Interactive Engagement Model
    methodology: virtual_community_building
    By delivering live, interactive education and virtual community experiences, we foster sustained Jewish connection because real-time participation and accessible digital formats enable geographically dispersed individuals to engage actively and meaningfully.