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The Jewish War Veterans of the United States of America Foundation
Washington, DC · EIN 364668941 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE W30 · Public & Societal Benefit · Small ($100K-$1M) · jwvusafoundation.org
revenue
$185K
expenses
$46K
net assets
$1.9M
employees
0
volunteers
11
program ratio
38%
mission · from form 990

To support active duty military, discharged veterans, and the physically and mentally wounded.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Jewish War Veterans of the United States of America Foundation supports Jewish military personnel, veterans, and their families through educational grants, community-building events, and recognition programs. It serves active duty service members, veterans, and Gold Star Families, with a focus on fostering Jewish identity within the military. The organization is based in Washington, D.C., and operates nationally.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $0
    Jewish Warrior Weekend Program: Jewish Warrior Weekend is a weekend shabbaton for all Jewish cadets, midshipman and junior officers in the American armed forces. The mission of Jewish Warrior Weekend is to (1) reaffirm the participants' commitment to the military, (2) create a support network of Jewish military personnel, (3) change the general perception about Jewish participation in the American military, (4) empower participants to talk about their Jewish identity with their non-Jewish peer, and (5) teach participants about historical contributions of Jewish service members in the American armed forces.
named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Gold Star Families Support
Outreach and support initiative for families of fallen Jewish service members, including resource referrals and commemorative events
Jewish Warrior Weekend
Annual Shabbaton event for Jewish cadets, midshipmen, and junior officers to reaffirm military commitment, build community, and learn about Jewish military history
National Achievement Program
Essay-based scholarship program offering financial awards to veterans and active-duty personnel pursuing undergraduate education
National Youth Achievement Program
College scholarship program for high school seniors who are direct descendants of Jewish War Veterans members
activities · 1 group

What they do

  • Uncategorized 5 activities
    • Awarding education grants and scholarships to veterans and descendants
      Provides annual grants and scholarships totaling over $9,000 to support college education for veterans, active duty personnel, and direct descendants of Jewish War Veterans through the National Achievement Program, National Youth Achievement Program, and Youth Achievement and Millen Memorial Scholarship programs.
    • Hosting Jewish Warrior Weekend (Shabbaton) for Jewish military cadets and midshipmen
      Organizes an annual weekend Shabbaton for Jewish cadets, midshipmen, and junior officers in the U.S. armed forces to build community, reinforce military and Jewish identity, and facilitate educational and leadership activities, including tours of the U.S. Naval Academy, Shabbat dinners, educational sessions on Jewish military service, and public awareness events.
    • Hosting commemorative and recognition events for military personnel and families
      Hosts annual events to honor Gold Star Families, military liberators of Nazi concentration camps, and Medal of Honor recipients, including providing donated seats for active-duty military personnel to attend gala and recognition events such as the Medal of Honor celebration.
    • Sponsoring an annual essay contest for service members and veterans
      Sponsors an annual essay contest open to current service members and veterans who are pursuing undergraduate degrees, promoting engagement and recognition of military experiences in academic contexts.
    • Supporting Jewish Gold Star Families and active duty/veteran personnel
      Provides direct support to Jewish Gold Star Families who lost loved ones in the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars, as well as to American active duty military personnel and honorably discharged veterans, including those with physical or mental injuries from service.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$185K
Contributions & grants$75K41%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$110K59%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$46K
Program expenses38%
Admin / overhead62%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$17K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$2.13M
Cash$107K
Investments$2.01M
Liabilities$251K
Net assets$1.88M
Liquid reserves555.4 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +182.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Kenneth Greenberg National Executive Director 2 $171K
board members · 12
  • Barry Lischinsky — Board Member
  • Carl Singer — Board Member
  • Edwin Goldwasser — Board Member
  • Elaine Bernstein — Board Member
  • Jeffrey Sacks — Vice-Chairman
  • Larry Schulman — Board Member
  • Maxwell Colon — Board Member
  • Michael B Berman — Chairman
  • Nelson Melitz — Board Member
  • Paul Warner — Board Member
  • Petra Kaatz — Secretary
  • Scott Stevens — Board Member
relationships · 20

Who they work with

  • Air Force Sergeants Association Coalition — Representatives attended the 2015 Medal of Honor celebration as part of the Military Coalition.
  • Camp Ramah Partner — Facilitates access to discounted summer camp programming for children in Jewish military families.
  • Dallas Jewish Federation Partner — Sponsor of Jewish Warrior Weekend.
  • Jewish Gold Star Families Partner — Provides care and support to Jewish families who lost a service member in the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars.
  • Jewish War Veterans Network — Parent organization administering the National Achievement Program and associated essay contest.
  • Jewish War Veterans of the USA Foundation Network — Primary organization receiving donations
  • Jewish Warrior Weekend Partner — Participates in Jewish Warrior Weekend to support Jewish veterans and military families.
  • Marine Corps Reserve Association Coalition — Representatives attended the 2015 Medal of Honor celebration as part of the Military Coalition.
  • Medal of Honor Foundation Partner — Partnered to show videos of Medal of Honor recipients at the 2015 celebration event.
  • Military Order of the Purple Heart Coalition — Representatives attended the 2015 Medal of Honor celebration as part of the Military Coalition.
  • Military Spouse Corporate Career Network Partner — Provides referrals to MSCCN for employment readiness and job placement services for military-affiliated spouses.
  • National Guard Association of the United States Coalition — Representatives attended the 2015 Medal of Honor celebration as part of the Military Coalition.
  • National Museum of American Jewish Military History Partner — Venue and collaborator for Shabbat events, educational programming, and public outreach during Jewish Warrior Weekend.
  • Stratton-Petit Foundation Funder — Financial sponsor of Jewish Warrior Weekend.
  • Temple Micah Partner — Sponsor of Jewish Warrior Weekend.
  • Temple Sinai Partner — Sponsor of Jewish Warrior Weekend.
  • Texas A&M Hillel Partner — Received a $5,000 donation from the foundation to host an event during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020.
  • The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors Partner — Provides referrals to TAPS for grief support services for families of deceased service members.
  • United States Naval Academy Partner — Hosts Jewish cadets and midshipmen for tours, team-building, and overnight lodging during Jewish Warrior Weekend.
  • Vietnam Veterans of America Coalition — Representatives attended the 2015 Medal of Honor celebration as part of the Military Coalition.
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.

  • Cultural-Affinity Recognition to Honor Service and Suffering
    methodology: cultural-affinity-based recognition
    By connecting Jewish veterans with Holocaust survivors through shared cultural and historical identity, the organization provides meaningful recognition and emotional comfort, because shared trauma and heritage create a unique channel for healing and respect.
  • Identity-Based Community Building Through Immersive Experience
    methodology: immersive_identity_gathering
    By hosting immersive Shabbaton gatherings for Jewish cadets and junior officers, the organization strengthens Jewish identity and military commitment through shared religious practice, peer networks, and historical awareness, because lived cultural-military experiences deepen belonging and retention in service.
  • Interfaith and Intergenerational Education Investment
    methodology: intergenerational_support
    By providing educational grants to both veterans and their descendants, the organization strengthens long-term community resilience and honors military service through generational investment in academic achievement, because education serves as a bridge between sacrifice and future opportunity.
  • Targeted Support for Gold Star Families
    methodology: family-centered_support
    By delivering needs-based support specifically to Jewish Gold Star Families, the organization addresses the unique emotional and practical burdens of military loss within a culturally aware context, because targeted, identity-informed assistance increases dignity and healing after sacrifice.