named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Ignition Grants
One-year grants of up to $35,000 supporting innovative, early-stage approaches to Jewish learning and engagement
Pomegranate Prize
Annual award recognizing ten emerging Jewish educators with financial support and professional network access
Signature Grants
Multi-year grants of up to $225,000 awarded to established programs advancing Jewish education, wellness, and community resilience
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Flexible Grants to Grassroots Organizations 1 activity
- Administering and promoting grant programs in Jewish educationAnnounces award recipients publicly, produces outreach materials to encourage applications, and administers grant programs such as the Covenant Award and Pomegranate Prize to sustain engagement and visibility.
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Academic Research Dissemination 1 activity
- Conducting and publishing research on Jewish education innovationsPublishes articles based on multi-year grant evaluations that highlight innovative practices in Jewish teaching and learning, contributing to the broader knowledge base in the field.
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Support for Israeli Educational Institutions 1 activity
- Funding emerging Jewish educators through the Pomegranate PrizeExpands support for emerging Jewish educators by awarding the Pomegranate Prize, increasing the number of annual recipients to ten as of 2025 to strengthen the field during challenging times.
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Jewish Religious Institution Support 1 activity
- Funding innovation in Jewish family education through fellowship grantsProvides $50,000 grants, mentorship, and access to a national network for Jewish family education professionals to develop and implement innovative approaches, supported through a fellowship program.
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Financial Support for Rabbinical Students 1 activity
- Funding outstanding Jewish educators through the Covenant AwardAwards $50,000 to individual Jewish educators and $10,000 to their affiliated institutions annually through the Covenant Award, recognizing excellence in Jewish education across North America.
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Jewish Textual and Educational Publishing 1 activity
- Producing and disseminating educational media content on Jewish themesProduces and publishes video series, episodes, and salon-style conversations on biblical figures and Jewish values, including the 'Girls in Trouble' series and works by Hanan Harchol and Dr. Miriam Udel, as part of its educational initiatives.
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Teacher Professional Development 1 activity
- Supporting professional development of Jewish educators through capacity-building programsStrengthens Jewish education across North America by recognizing strengths in the field, supporting emerging leaders, and offering resources, connections, and professional development opportunities to increase impact.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$7.49M
Contributions & grants$7.49M100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$2040%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$7.59M
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$2.02M
Grants paid out$3.34M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$7.38M
Cash$659K
Investments$0
Liabilities$4.62M
Net assets$2.76M
Liquid reserves1.0 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +18.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 6
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JONI-SUE B LEVINE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $287K |
| ABBY PITKOWSKY | PROGRAM DIRECTOR | 40 | $212K |
| RALIA WAGNER | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND ADMIN | 32 | $196K |
| MYRA ROSENBAUM | DIRECTOR OF PLANNING | 32 | $180K |
| ADINA KAY-GROSS | Director of Thought Leadership | 30 | $164K |
| YONAH KIRSCHNER | SR. PROGRAM OFFICER/PROG. DIR. | 40 | $151K |
board members · 13
- BARBARA GOODMAN MANILOW — PRESIDENT
- BARRY JOSEPH — DIRECTOR
- CHERYL R FINKEL — IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR/ DIRECTOR
- DANIELLE RUDAS GOODMAN — DIRECTOR
- DEBORAH S MEYER — Board CHAIR
- DR ARNOLD M EISEN — DIRECTOR
- DR JONATHAN KRANSNER — DIRECTOR
- DR RENA DORPH — DIRECTOR
- DR STEVEN B NASATIR — TREASURER
- Dr ANNIE POLLAND — DIRECTOR
- JORDAN T GOODMAN — DIRECTOR
- OREN KAUNFER — DIRECTOR
- STEVIN AIN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 39
Who they work with
- 70 Faces Media Partner — Receives an Ignition Grant to pilot a virtual Hebrew school for Jewish young adults.
- American Jewish University Partner — Receives a Signature Grant to scale its Jewish learning program for high school students.
- Ammud: The Jews of Color Torah Academy Partner — Receives an Ignition Grant to launch a national Torah cohort program for Jews of Color nonprofit professionals.
- Ayin Press Partner — Receives an Ignition Grant to produce the pilot season of The Four Questions podcast.
- Civic Spirit Partner — Receives a Signature Grant to support national expansion of a multi-faith cross-school partnership program.
- Civic Spirit Partner — Recognized Rabbi Charles Savenor, its Executive Director, as a 2026 Covenant Award recipient.
- Crown Family Philanthropies Government — Program of the Crown Family Philanthropies
- Crown Family Philanthropies Government — The Covenant Foundation is a program of Crown Family Philanthropies.
- DOROT Partner — Receives a Signature Grant to formalize its intergenerational B’Mitzvah Experience program.
- Dr. Miriam Udel Partner — Collaborates with the Jewish Family Education Fellowship to produce educational video content.
- First Foundations Jewish Community Preschools Partner — Receives an Ignition Grant to pilot a Jewish holiday educator training and family engagement program.
- Hanan Harchol Partner — Creator of the "Jewish Food for Thought" video series produced by The Covenant Foundation.
- Harlene Winnick Appelman z”l Partner — Fellowship launched in honor of Harlene Winnick Appelman
- Howard Blas Partner — Featured speaker in The Covenant Salon Series.
- Ilana Trachtman Partner — Featured speaker in The Covenant Salon Series.
- Illuminate Partner — Receives a Signature Grant to expand Jewish adult learning through story-based pedagogies.
- Institute for Jewish Spirituality Partner — Receives a Signature Grant to cultivate senior Jewish mindfulness teachers through a fellowship program.
- JCC of Manhattan Partner — Hosted performance by Eliana Light associated with The Covenant Foundation's initiative.
- Jewish Studio Project Partner — Receives a Signature Grant to expand its Educator Studio fellowship for Jewish educators.
- Kirva Partner — Receives a Signature Grant to develop a training program integrating disability Torah and spiritual growth.
- Let it Ripple Partner — Receives a Signature Grant to create educational materials integrating neuroscience and Jewish learning for B’Mitzvah families.
- Mitsui Collective Partner — Receives a Signature Grant to create a national fellowship for Jewish embodiment educators.
- MoEd Partner — Receives a Signature Grant to expand its educational program on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict for Jewish educators.
- Moment Magazine Partner — Receives a Signature Grant for The Wide River Project, creating educational content on Black and Jewish relationships.
- Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocaust Partner — Hosted the 2025 Pomegranate Prize event in New York City.
- Olamim: Latin Jewish Belonging for Families Partner — Receives an Ignition Grant to grow its Shabbat family cohort program integrating Latin and Jewish cultures.
- Prizmah: Center for Jewish Day Schools Partner — Receives a Signature Grant to expand mental health and wellness initiatives for Jewish day schools.
- Rabbi Jacob Pressman Academy of Temple Beth Am Partner — Receives a Signature Grant to launch a new Israel education program fostering critical thinking and Jewish identity.
- Ramah New England Partner — Receives a Signature Grant to expand Camp Ramah Sasson, a Jewish family camp for those affected by illness and loss.
- SVIVAH Partner — Receives a Signature Grant to formalize its HerTorah and HerSpirit educator training models.
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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.
- Democratize Access to Recognition and Innovationmethodology: open_application_processBy using open application processes and inclusive nomination practices, the organization identifies and elevates diverse, innovative voices in Jewish education because reducing gatekeeping barriers increases the range and relevance of supported models.
- Field Building Through Evaluation and Dissemination of Effective Practicesmethodology: evaluation-driven research disseminationBy systematically evaluating multi-year grants and disseminating research findings, the organization strengthens the broader field of Jewish education because evidence-based practices are more likely to be adopted and adapted across institutions.
- Invest in Educators as Catalysts for Innovationmethodology: invest-in-educatorsBy providing grants, recognition, mentorship, and networking opportunities to Jewish educators, the organization enables transformative innovation in Jewish education because empowered individuals are more likely to develop and scale bold, impactful practices.