Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston Inc

Boston, MA · Founded 1965

Supporting Jewish communities through comprehensive philanthropic services

Primary audience
General public
Work area
Community services
Topic
Community development
Contact
Rabbi Marc Baker
Website Contact

About Organization

Based in Boston, MA, Combined Jewish Philanthropies serves the Jewish community by supporting over 70 local agencies and synagogues, along with programs in Israel and worldwide. With 184 employees and holding $2.3 billion in assets, the organization generates $317.7 million in annual revenue, making it one of the largest Jewish federations in North America dedicated to addressing community needs and promoting Jewish continuity.

What They Focus On

Mission Delivery

Implementing core programs that directly advance organizational purpose.

Capacity Building

Strengthening infrastructure through strategic planning and resource development.

Community Impact

Creating measurable outcomes that benefit populations served.

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2021)

$317.7M

-17.6% vs 2021

Assets (2021)

$2.3B

+13.7% vs 2021

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2021 — — — —
2021 $385,498,468 $207,725,039 $2,042,708,435 184
2020 — — — —
2020 $352,454,344 $167,507,883 $2,055,080,912 196
2019 $218,872,687 $236,866,465 $1,695,752,334 206
2018 $312,263,899 $208,884,853 $1,722,662,336 200
2017 $316,382,023 $178,872,508 $1,621,577,857 195

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Identify Needs

    Assess community priorities through stakeholder engagement and analysis.

  • 02

    Plan Initiatives

    Design strategic programs and allocate resources to address needs.

  • 03

    Execute Programs

    Implement services through trained staff while maintaining quality standards.

  • 04

    Evaluate Results

    Measure outcomes and gather feedback to assess impact and improve.

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston Inc

For The Def Fund

Grant-funded initiative supporting organizational mission and community needs.

Community & Human Services

Grant-funded initiative supporting organizational mission and community needs.

Unrestricted General Support

Grant-funded initiative supporting organizational mission and community needs.

Philanthropy

Grant-funded initiative supporting organizational mission and community needs.

To Further The Organization's Exempt

Grant-funded initiative supporting organizational mission and community needs.

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston Inc.

RM

Rabbi Marc Baker

President & CEO
Full-time
Compensation: $617,270
DS

David Strong

Chief Financial Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $403,462
RW

Rachael Weisz

Chief People Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $320,537
JP

Jane Price

Chief Marketing Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $286,122
MJ

M Jeremy Yamin

VP, Director of Security & Operations
Full-time
Compensation: $188,133
AS

Adam Suttin

Director (Partial Year Until 08/31/21)
1 hrs/week
DO

Dale Okonow

Director (Partial Year Until 08/31/21)
1 hrs/week
DK

Daniel Kraft

Director (Partial Year Until 08/31/21)
1 hrs/week
DE

Diane Exter

Director (Partial Year Until 08/31/21)
1 hrs/week
GA

Geraldine Acua-Sunshine

Director (Partial Year Until 08/31/21)
1 hrs/week
PS

Paula Sidman

Director (Partial Year Until 08/31/21)
1 hrs/week
DS

David S Noymer

President & CEO
SA

Sarah Abramson

Senior VP, Strategy & Impact
Full-time
Compensation: $326,005
JW

Jennifer Weinstock

Senior VP, Philanthropy
Full-time
Compensation: $325,018
AK

Andrew Kastner

VP, Jewish Life (Partial Year Until 09/17/21)
Full-time
Compensation: $262,519
AM

Amy Mitman

VP, Individual Giving & Campaign
Full-time
Compensation: $233,109
KS

Kimberlee Schumacher

VP, Partnerships & Services
Full-time
Compensation: $217,808
RY

Rebecca Yturregui

VP, Donor Relations & Philanthropic Impact
Full-time
Compensation: $189,897
JS

Julie Somers

Former VP, Marketing
Compensation: $164,576
CC

Carmela Caplain

Former VP, Finance
Compensation: $130,997

Milestones

1965

Organization Founded

1965

Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston Inc was established to address community needs and advance its mission.

1973

Leadership Development

1973

Strengthened governance with expanded board and executive team.

2021

Community Impact

2021

Demonstrated effectiveness through measurable program outcomes.

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

CG
Charles Glassenberg Assistant Secretary 40.0 hrs/week · $216,056
AC
Alan Crane Director 1.0 hrs/week
AC
Amanda Clayman Director 1.0 hrs/week
AK
Amy Klein Director 1.0 hrs/week
AA
Aron Ain Director 1.0 hrs/week
AS
Aviva Sapers Director 1.0 hrs/week
CS
Caroline Sherman Director 1.0 hrs/week
CG
Catharyn Gildesgame Director 1.0 hrs/week
DB
Darren Black Director 1.0 hrs/week
DA
David Aronoff Director 1.0 hrs/week
DF
David Fine Director 1.0 hrs/week
DR
Dena Rashes Secretary 1.0 hrs/week
EJ
Elizabeth Jick Treasurer 1.0 hrs/week
EL
Emily Leventhal Director 1.0 hrs/week
HB
Harvey Beker Director 1.0 hrs/week
HC
Howard Cohen Director 1.0 hrs/week
HR
Howard Rubin Director 1.0 hrs/week
JW
Jeffrey Wolk Director 1.0 hrs/week
JO
Jonathan Orkin Director 1.0 hrs/week
JM
Joshua Margolis Director 1.0 hrs/week
JK
Judith Kaye Director 1.0 hrs/week
KC
Kimberly Creem Director 1.0 hrs/week
LS
Laurene Sperling Vice Chair 1.0 hrs/week
MP
Marjorie Patkin Director 1.0 hrs/week
NV
Nancy Viner Director 1.0 hrs/week
NK
Neal Karasic Director 1.0 hrs/week
RC
Rachel Chafetz Director 1.0 hrs/week
RF
Reva Fischman Director 1.0 hrs/week
SS
Seth Stier Director 1.0 hrs/week
SG
Shira Goodman Chair 5.0 hrs/week
SK
Steven Krichmar Director 1.0 hrs/week
WA
William Adler Director 1.0 hrs/week
ZW
Zachary Wainwright Director 1.0 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2021)

$4.2M

Highest Paid

$653K

Rabbi Marc Baker

Compensated Officers

14

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Rabbi Marc Baker President & CEO $617,270 $35,501 $652,771 50
David Strong Chief Financial Officer $403,462 $29,808 $433,270 50
Jennifer Weinstock Senior VP, Philanthropy $325,018 $34,146 $359,164 50
Sarah Abramson Senior VP, Strategy & Impact $326,005 $12,964 $338,969 50
Rachael Weisz Chief People Officer $320,537 $14,370 $334,907 50
Jane Price Chief Marketing Officer $286,122 $33,884 $320,006 50
Andrew Kastner VP, Jewish Life (Partial Year Until 09/17/21) $262,519 $26,971 $289,490 40
Amy Mitman VP, Individual Giving & Campaign $233,109 $32,579 $265,688 40
Charles Glassenberg Assistant Secretary $216,056 $30,949 $247,005 40
Kimberlee Schumacher VP, Partnerships & Services $217,808 $17,348 $235,156 40
Rebecca Yturregui VP, Donor Relations & Philanthropic Impact $189,897 $29,440 $219,337 40
M Jeremy Yamin VP, Director Of Security & Operations $188,133 $7,743 $195,876 40
Julie Somers Former VP, Marketing $164,576 $7,090 $171,666 —
Carmela Caplain Former VP, Finance $130,997 $5,817 $136,814 —

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

COVID-19 PPP Loans

Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Fully Forgiven

Total Approved

$2.8M

Total Forgiven

$2.8M

100% forgiven

Jobs Retained

182

Loan Details 1 loan

$2,842,500
Partially Forgiven
Forgiven: $2,838,616 100%
Approved Apr 7, 2020
Lender Eastern Bank
Jobs Reported 182
Forgiven On May 28, 2021

Source: Small Business Administration • Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$24.5M Grants Received
18 Organizations

Top Funders

18 total
FI
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund
$20.6M
RS
Rsf Social Finance Inc.
$2.0M
GD
Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund
$732K
MS
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc. 4 grants
$668K
AG
American Gift Fund
$165K
AE
American Endowment Foundation
$125K
AO
American Online Giving Foundation Inc.
$99K
BM
Bny Mellon Charitable Gift Fund
$19K
PF
Point32Health Foundation Inc.
$19K
TR
T Rowe Price Program For Charitable
$17K
+8 more funders
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Rsf Social Finance Inc. Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc. American Gift Fund American Endowment Foundation American Online Giving Foundation Inc. Bny Mellon Charitable Gift Fund Point32Health Foundation Inc. T Rowe Price Program For Charitable The Chicago Community Trust Jewish Federation Of Western Fiduciary Charitable Foundation Charities Aid Foundation America Jewish Federation of Cincinnati New Israel Fund Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund Jewish Community Foundation Of
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Rsf Social Finance Inc. Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc. American Gift Fund American Endowment Foundation American Online Giving Foundation Inc. Bny Mellon Charitable Gift Fund Point32Health Foundation Inc. T Rowe Price Program For Charitable The Chicago Community Trust Jewish Federation Of Western Fiduciary Charitable Foundation Charities Aid Foundation America Jewish Federation of Cincinnati New Israel Fund Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund Jewish Community Foundation Of

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Contact

Get in touch with Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston Inc

Email

[email protected]

Phone

(617) 457-8500

Social

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Kraft Family Building 126 High St Boston, MA 02110