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Jewish Funders Network
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 232742482 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE T20Z · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Large ($10M-$50M) · jfunders.org
revenue
$14.9M
expenses
$18.8M
net assets
$6.8M
employees
28
volunteers
1
program ratio
94%
mission · from form 990

THE MISSION OF THE JEWISH FUNDERS NETWORK IS TO HELP PHILANTHROPISTS MAXIMIZE THE IMPACT OF THEIR GIVING BY ASSISTING THEM IN THE: (A) IDENTIFICATION OF NEEDS AND CHALLENGES; (B) SHAPING OF INDIVIDUAL AND COLLECTIVE JEWISH RESPONSES TO THOSE NEEDS AND CHALLENGES; AND (C) PURSUIT OF OPPORTUNITIES TO ADDRESS THOSE NEEDS AND CHALLENGES, ROOTED IN JEWISH VALUES.

profile · synthesized from sources

Jewish Funders Network (JFN) is an international organization that supports Jewish philanthropists in maximizing the impact of their giving. Founded in 1991, it connects over 2,500 private funders, foundation managers, and trustees from 11 countries through conferences, peer networks, and collaborative initiatives. JFN fosters strategic, values-driven philanthropy by facilitating learning, networking, and joint action on pressing social issues in Israel and the global Jewish community.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $764K
    HONEYCOMBTHE MISSION OF HONEYCOMB IS TO PROVIDE TEENS, AGES 13-18, WITH HANDS-ON OPPORTUNITIES TO ENGAGE IN COLLECTIVE PHILANTHROPIC GIVING WITH THEIR PEERS, GUIDED BY JEWISH VALUES. THERE ARE NOW MORE THAN 80 JEWISH YOUTH PHILANTHROPY PROGRAMS IN NORTH AMERICA HOUSED IN DAY SCHOOLS, RELIGIOUS SCHOOLS, SYNAGOGUES, SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES, LOCAL JEWISH FEDERATIONS, AND ENDOWMENT FOUNDATIONS.
  2. #2 $869K
    MEMBER SERVICESJFN MEMBER SERVICES IDENTIFY PHILANTHROPIC OPPORTUNITIES OF INTEREST TO JEWISH FUNDERS, PROVIDE A RANGE OF PROGRAMMING AND RESOURCES AIMED AT EDUCATING JEWISH PHILANTHROPISTS ABOUT SPECIFIC FUNDING NEEDS AND OPPORTUNITIES, AND SERVE AS THE HUB CONNECTING MEMBERS IN THE NETWORK. JFN PROVIDES MEMBER SERVICES FROM NEW YORK HEADQUARTERS, FROM JFN ISRAEL, FOUNDED IN 2008, AND JFN WEST IN LOS ANGELES, LAUNCHED IN 2010.
named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

JFN International Conference
Annual global gathering of Jewish funders featuring expert panels, networking, and strategic discussions to enhance philanthropic impact
JFN Israel
Israel-based arm providing Israeli philanthropists with a platform for idea-sharing, expanding giving circles, and collaborative initiatives in Israel and abroad
Peer Networks
Specialized groups including Green Funders Forum, Impact Investing, Jewish Day School Affinity Group, and Social Venture Fund for Jewish-Arab Equality that enable focused collaboration
Rising Generation Cohort
Program engaging next-generation philanthropists in family and intergenerational giving strategies
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Professional Membership and Association Benefits 2 activities
    • Facilitates member engagement through events, briefings, and peer groups
      Hosts a wide range of member-only events including webinars, briefings (e.g., on AI, Iran policy, climate philanthropy), in-person sessions in Israel, and peer funding collaboratives focused on issues like Jewish poverty, impact investing, and arts and culture. Provides access to premium video content and member communications platforms.
    • Provides member benefits and consulting services
      Offers members access to discounted programs, complimentary consulting sessions (including with senior staff and partner organizations), concierge services for travel and networking, and premium data platforms like impala to support informed giving.
  • Professional Conference & Symposium Organization 1 activity
    • Hosts international and regional conferences for Jewish funders
      Organizes the annual International Conference for Jewish funders, including virtual and in-person events with hundreds of attendees from multiple countries, such as the record-breaking 665-attendee virtual conference and the 2025 and 2026 International Conferences. Also hosts regional gatherings like the JFN West 2024 convening and the Canadian Funders Forum.
  • Impact Investing Knowledge & Technology Platforms 1 activity
    • Manages membership intake and onboarding
      Operates a formal intake process for new members and conducts onboarding programs, such as the impact investing onboarding series for Israeli philanthropists.
  • Regional Chapter Network Support 1 activity
    • Operates a global membership network to strengthen Jewish philanthropy
      Maintains an international network of over 3,000 members across 15 countries, including through a searchable member directory and facilitated introductions, to support collaboration and shared philanthropic goals.
  • Support for Israeli Educational Institutions 1 activity
    • Supports Israeli funders through dedicated programming and infrastructure
      Established JFN Israel in 2008 and a parallel forum for Israeli funders to expand domestic and international philanthropic networks, including through onboarding programs on impact investing and facilitated grant initiatives like the Jerusalem Renewal Matching Grant.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$14.94M
Contributions & grants$9.75M65%
Program service revenue$4.94M33%
Investment income$253K2%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$18.76M
Program expenses94%
Admin / overhead4%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$4.83M
Grants paid out$7.23M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$9.31M
Cash$4.16M
Investments$2.21M
Liabilities$2.54M
Net assets$6.77M
Liquid reserves4.1 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -47.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 5
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
ANDRES SPOKOINY PRESIDENT & CEO 38 $628K
JOEL PRAGER SENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR, JFN CONSULTING 38 $403K
DEENA FUCHS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MICAH 38 $303K
RABBI REBECCA SIRBU EXCECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT 38 $299K
ARYEH RUDOLPH VP, PHILANTHROPIC ENGAGEME 38 $237K
board members · 20
  • ADINA SHAPIRO — BOARD MEMBER
  • ANGELICA BERRIE — BOARD MEMBER
  • DAFNA MEITAR-NECHMAD — OFFICER
  • DARIN MCKEEVER — BOARD MEMBER
  • DEBORAH HOCKBERG — BOARD MEMBER
  • DOROTHY TANANBAUM — BOARD MEMBER
  • DOUGLAS BITONTI STEWART — SECRETARY
  • DR ARIEL KOR — BOARD MEMBER
  • ELI BOOCH — BOARD MEMBER
  • ERICA LYONS — BOARD MEMBER
  • FRANCOIS LEVEN — TREASURER
  • GARY E JACOBS — BOARD MEMBER
  • GEORGETTE F BENNETT — BOARD MEMBER
  • IRITH RAPPAPORT — BOARD MEMBER
  • JEFFREY SCHOENFELD — BOARD MEMBER
  • JOBETH ABECASSIS — BOARD MEMBER
  • JOE KAFNER — BOARD MEMBER
  • JUSTIN SCHEHTEL — BOARD MEMBER
  • LISA STONE PRTIZKER — BOARD MEMBER
  • MARCIA RIKLIS — IMM. PAST CHAIR
relationships · 18

Who they work with

  • CANVAS Arts & Culture Funding Collaborative Partner — Collaborative group co-hosted or partnered with JFN focused on arts and culture funding.
  • Goodnation Partner — Partner organization listed among JFN resources.
  • Goodnation Partner — Partner organization providing resources to JFN members.
  • Goodnation Partner — Partners with JFN to offer philanthropic consulting, vetting, and donation platform services with waived fees for initial donations.
  • GrantED Partner — Partner organization listed among JFN resources.
  • Green Funders Forum Partner — Partner group engaged with JFN on environmental philanthropy initiatives.
  • Honeycomb Partner — Partner organization collaborating on funding initiatives.
  • Honeycomb Partner — Partner organization listed among JFN resources.
  • Honeycomb Partner — Provides consulting services to JFN members on engaging youth in philanthropy.
  • Impact Investing Israel Partner — Co-hosted an Impact Investing Conference as part of the pre-conference programming in 2015.
  • JFN Israel Network — Regional affiliate established in 2008 to support Israeli funders and expand their giving circles.
  • JFN Israel Network — Regional affiliate of Jewish Funders Network operating in Israel.
  • Jewish Funders Network (US) Network — Global parent organization of JFN Israel, established in 1991 in the U.S.
  • Jewish Venture Philanthropy Fund LA Partner — Local partner organization in Los Angeles focused on venture philanthropy within the Jewish community.
  • Social Venture Fund for Jewish-Arab Equality Partner — Partner fund focused on advancing equality between Jewish and Arab communities through venture philanthropy.
  • TEN: Together Ending Need Partner — Partner initiative working to address poverty and economic need in the Jewish community.
  • Washington Institute for Near East Policy Partner — Briefing co-host on the Iran War
  • impala Partnership Partner — Partner organization offering services to JFN members.
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.

  • Capacity Building Through Knowledge and Tools
    methodology: capacity_building_for_funders
    By equipping Jewish funders with training, onboarding programs, and practical tools in areas like impact investing, the organization increases their effectiveness — because skilled and informed donors make higher-impact philanthropic decisions.
  • Collective Visioning and Peer-Led Giving
    methodology: peer collaborative giving
    By facilitating peer collaboratives, affinity groups, and collective exploration of the Jewish future, the organization deepens donor commitment — because shared vision and peer relationships foster accountability, learning, and greater philanthropic ambition.
  • Networked Collaboration for Social Change
    methodology: networked_collaboration
    By connecting funders, ideas, and initiatives through structured networking, conferences, and collaborations, the organization amplifies philanthropic impact and drives social change — because collective action generates more value than isolated giving.
  • Values-Driven and Experiential Grounding in Philanthropy
    methodology: values-driven giving
    By grounding donor practice in Jewish teachings, ethics, and direct experiential learning (e.g., site visits), the organization fosters more intentional giving — because values and lived experience produce deeper engagement and more strategic, impactful philanthropy.