What does the federation do

The federation mobilizes resources through annual campaigns supporting Jewish community locally and globally. Funds support Jewish education, social services, cultural programs, Israel initiatives, and humanitarian assistance. The federation also manages endowments and donor-advised funds providing professional stewardship and grant making to charitable organizations.

What is Women Philanthropy

Women Philanthropy engages women donors through educational programs, networking events, and leadership development advancing women role in community philanthropy. Programs provide opportunities for women to deepen Jewish knowledge, develop donor skills, and exercise philanthropic leadership supporting causes aligned with values and interests.

How are grants awarded

Grants support Jewish and community organizations based on donor designations for restricted funds and allocation decisions for unrestricted resources. Awards benefit education, social services, cultural programs, and charitable causes. Distribution follows donor intent for endowments and donor-advised funds while campaign funds address community priorities.

How can individuals establish funds

Individuals and families can create donor-advised funds or endowments through the federation. Professional staff provide guidance on fund structure, investment management, and grant making while ensuring responsible stewardship. Funds allow donors to support causes aligned with values while receiving tax benefits and philanthropic advisory services.

Jewish Federation Of Greater

Philadelphia, PA · Founded 1957

Federation coordinating Jewish community fundraising and services

Primary audience

Jewish Community

Work area

Federation Services

Topic

Philanthropic Support

Contact

Michael Balaban

Website Contact

About Organization

Coordinates philanthropic support for Jewish community programs and services throughout the greater Philadelphia region. Based in Philadelphia, PA, the federation raises and distributes funds to support Jewish education, social services, and community initiatives both locally and internationally, with 96 employees and annual revenue of $73.0 million strengthening Jewish life and tradition.

What They Focus On

Community Support

Raises and distributes resources supporting Jewish education, social services, cultural programs, and humanitarian needs locally and globally through campaign fundraising.

Endowment Stewardship

Manages endowments and donor-advised funds providing professional investment oversight and grant administration ensuring responsible stewardship of charitable assets.

Philanthropic Leadership

Engages donors through women philanthropy programs, leadership development, and donor education advancing community impact and charitable giving.

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2023)

$73.0M

+0% vs 2023

Assets (2023)

$476.4M

+0% vs 2023

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Employees
2023	—	—	—	—
2023	$73,033,283	$54,768,768	$476,351,804	96
2022	—	—	—	—
2022	$69,777,122	$44,619,092	$424,335,793	103
2021	—	—	—	—
2021	$61,548,703	$51,726,509	$389,873,664	101
2020	—	—	—	—
2020	$56,076,653	$48,355,646	$424,827,168	119
2019	$75,742,201	$60,206,678	$369,220,221	142
2018	$65,832,208	$41,085,116	$341,475,027	144

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

01

Resource Mobilization

Conducts campaigns raising funds from community supporting local agencies, Israel, and global Jewish needs.
02

Fund Management

Administers endowments and donor-advised funds providing professional investment oversight and grant processing.
03

Grant Distribution

Awards grants supporting Jewish education, social services, cultural programs, and charitable organizations.
04

Community Leadership

Convenes leaders and coordinates responses addressing issues affecting Jewish community and broader society.

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Jewish Federation Of Greater

Campaign Fundraising

Conducts annual fundraising campaigns mobilizing resources supporting local Jewish agencies, Israel programs, and global Jewish communities.

Grant Making

Awards grants to Jewish and community organizations supporting education, social services, cultural programs, and humanitarian needs.

Endowment Management

Administers endowments and donor-advised funds providing professional stewardship and grant distribution supporting charitable purposes.

Women Philanthropy

Engages women donors through programs, education, and networking advancing women philanthropic leadership and community impact.

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Jewish Federation Of Greater.

Contact the team Contact

Michael Balaban

President & CEO

Full-time

Compensation: $477,866

Livi Dicaro

Senior Chief, Finance & Operations

Full-time

Compensation: $319,804

Sarah Solomon

Chief Development Officer

Full-time

Compensation: $273,888

Jeffrey Lasday

Senior Chief Of External Affairs

Full-time

Compensation: $245,499

Raquel Romirowsky

Chief Strategy & Impact Officer

Full-time

Compensation: $214,074

Melissa Gabillon

Chief Human Resources Officer

Full-time

Compensation: $200,021

Robert Quattro

Director Of It

Full-time

Compensation: $186,942

Jennifer Molish Brier

Chief Planned Giving Officer

Full-time

Compensation: $160,580

Rebecca Etter

Chief Marketing Officer

Full-time

Compensation: $158,214

Marni Davis

Director Women's Philanthropy

Full-time

Compensation: $152,232

David Adelman

Immediate Past President

5 hrs/week

Gail Norry

Immediate Past President

5 hrs/week

Nikki Dicaro

Sr Chief, Finance & Operations

Brian Gralnick

Dir, Ctr For Social Responsibility

Full-time

Compensation: $151,506

Daniel Levine

Sr Dir, Finance (Thru 11/12/24)

Full-time

Compensation: $147,874

Milestones

1957

Federal Recognition

1957

Received IRS tax-exempt status as charitable organization supporting Jewish community in Philadelphia region.

2018

Operational Scale

2018

Operated with 144 employees and $65.8 million revenue supporting comprehensive community programs and grants.

2021

Program Expansion

2021

Grew to 101 employees with $61.5 million revenue expanding women philanthropy and donor engagement programs.

2023

Current Operations

2023

Manages $476.4 million in assets with 96 employees distributing grants supporting Jewish community and charitable causes.

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

Adam Laver Director 5.00 hrs/week

Amir Goldman Vice-Chair 5.00 hrs/week

Andrew Cherry Director 5.00 hrs/week

Andrew Yaffe Director 5.00 hrs/week

Bernard Newman Director 5.00 hrs/week

Bill Glazer Director 5.00 hrs/week

Carolyn Saligman Director 5.00 hrs/week

Danielle Weiss Director 5.00 hrs/week

David G Gold Treasurer 5.00 hrs/week

Harris Devor Director 5.00 hrs/week

Holly Nelson Vice-Chair 5.00 hrs/week

Lyn Neff Director 5.00 hrs/week

Margie Honickman Director 5.00 hrs/week

Mark Fishman Vice-Chair 5.00 hrs/week

Michael Heller Director 5.00 hrs/week

Michael Markman Board Chair 5.00 hrs/week

Michele S Levin Vice-Chair 5.00 hrs/week

Mindy Fortin Director 5.00 hrs/week

Mitch Sterling Director 5.00 hrs/week

Richard J Green Secretary, Senior Vice-Chair 5.00 hrs/week

Sam Menaged Director 5.00 hrs/week

Sherrie Savett Director 5.00 hrs/week

Susan Schwartz Director 5.00 hrs/week

Susanna Lachs Adler Vice-Chair 5.00 hrs/week

Tony Schneider Vice-Chair 5.00 hrs/week

Tracy H Gordon Director 5.00 hrs/week

Caring for Those in Need Locally Board Member

SUpporting Israel and Global Jewry Board Member

SECURING a Vibrant Jewish fUTURE Board Member

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2023)

$2.9M

Highest Paid

$504K

Michael Balaban

Compensated Officers

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Michael Balaban	President & CEO	$477,866	$26,069	$503,935	45
Livi Dicaro	Senior Chief, Finance & Operations	$319,804	$23,892	$343,696	45
Sarah Solomon	Chief Development Officer	$273,888	$13,305	$287,193	45
Jeffrey Lasday	Senior Chief Of External Affairs	$245,499	$24,190	$269,689	45
Raquel Romirowsky	Chief Strategy & Impact Officer	$214,074	$21,647	$235,721	45
Melissa Gabillon	Chief Human Resources Officer	$200,021	$10,148	$210,169	45
Robert Quattro	Director Of IT	$186,942	$12,211	$199,153	45
Marni Davis	Director Women'S Philanthropy	$152,232	$22,135	$174,367	45
Rebecca Etter	Chief Marketing Officer	$158,214	$10,250	$168,464	45
Daniel Levine	SR DIR, Finance (Thru 11/12/24)	$147,874	$15,322	$163,196	45
Jennifer Molish Brier	Chief Planned Giving Officer	$160,580	—	$160,580	45
Brian Gralnick Thru 7524	DIR, Ctr For Social Responsibility	$151,506	$5,785	$157,291	45

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Michael Balaban	President & CEO	$457,430	$33,424	$490,854	45
Livi Dicaro	Senior Chief Financial & Operations	$299,752	$26,172	$325,924	45
Jeffrey Lasday	Senior Chief Of External Affairs	$232,834	$24,876	$257,710	45
Sarah Solomon	Interim Chief Development	$203,922	$9,444	$213,366	45
Raquel Romirowsky	Chief Strategy & Impact Of	$191,971	$21,332	$213,303	45
Steven Roseberg	Former Chief Operating Officer	$194,346	—	$194,346	—
Robert Quattro	Director Of IT	$173,388	$14,022	$187,410	45
Melissa Gabillon	Chief Human Resources Officer	$161,908	$8,128	$170,036	45
Marni Davis	Director Women'S Philanthropy	$140,411	$22,265	$162,676	45
Daniel Levine	Senior Director, Finance	$138,134	$18,451	$156,585	45
Jennifer Molish Brier	Director, Planned Giving A	$151,043	—	$151,043	45
Brian Gralnick	Director Center For Social Responsibility	$140,019	$5,700	$145,719	45

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Melissa Greenberg	Executive VP (Thru 12/3/21)	$292,664	$44,084	$336,748	45
Steven Rosenberg	COO (Thru 12/31/21)	$317,652	$8,995	$326,647	45
Nikki Dicaro	Senior Chief Financial & Operating Officer	$250,777	$37,513	$288,290	45
Michael Balaban	President & CEO	$263,087	$11,369	$274,456	45
Raquel Romirowsky	Chief Strategy & Impact Officer	$170,894	$28,944	$199,838	45
Robert Quattro	Director Of IT	$166,682	$18,244	$184,926	45
Ada Lewis Klein	Director, Volunteer Management	$139,173	$20,293	$159,466	45
Sarah Solomon	Interim Chief Development Officer	$137,850	$7,358	$145,208	45
Frank Riehl	Director, Security	$135,623	$8,847	$144,470	45
Jennifer Molish Brier	Director, Planned Giving And Endowments	$142,654	—	$142,654	45

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Naomi L Adler Thru 13120	Former PRES & CEO	$474,095	$25,879	$499,974	45
Melissa Greenberg	Chief Development Officer	$312,987	$44,498	$357,485	45
Steven Rosenberg	Chief Marketing Officer	$326,039	$9,981	$336,020	45
Duke Nave	Controller (Thru 11/2/20)	$248,030	$43,737	$291,767	45
Jerome Nachlis Thru 21920	Former CFO & CAO	$201,545	$22,776	$224,321	45
Amanda Goldstein	DEP Chief DEV Officer (Thru 12/29/20)	$201,406	$12,624	$214,030	45
Robert Quattro	Director Of Information Technology	$165,174	$18,578	$183,752	45
Donna Freyman	Director Of Human Resource	$146,210	$29,773	$175,983	45
Frank Riehl	Director, Security	$133,592	$11,107	$144,699	45
Nikki O Dicaro	Chief Financial Officer (Eff 9/18/21)	$68,117	$5,031	$73,148	45

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Naomi L Adler Thru 13120	Trustee; Board Of Dir; PRES & CEO	$440,504	$62,645	$503,149	45
Melissa Greenberg	Chief Development Officer	$291,754	$32,378	$324,132	45
Jerome Nachlis	Chief Fin.& Admin Off.(Thru 2/19/20)	$247,372	$67,697	$315,069	45
Steven Rosenberg	Chief Marketing Officer	$233,898	$8,138	$242,036	45
Duke Nave	Controller	$173,347	$51,369	$224,716	45
Donna Freyman	Director Of Human Resources	$136,638	$81,042	$217,680	45
Rachel A Gross ESQ	DIR Planned Giv.&Endow(Thru 5/15/20)	$177,347	$26,646	$203,993	45
Amanda Goldstein	Deputy Chief Development Officer	$186,619	$12,155	$198,774	45
Robert Quattro	Director Of Information Technology	$159,336	$25,356	$184,692	45

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

$2.0M

Total Forgiven

$2.0M

101% forgiven

Jobs Retained

118

Loan Details 1 loan

$1,966,100

Forgiven

Forgiven: $1,988,492 100%

Approved Apr 8, 2020

Lender Firstrust Savings Bank

Jobs Reported 118

Forgiven On Jun 8, 2021

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

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$2.2M Grants Received

$18.1M Grants Given

62 Organizations

Top Funders

14 total

Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc.

$1.0M

Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund

$722K

Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund

$183K

American Endowment Foundation

$61K

United Way of Greater Philadelphia and

$60K

The Philadelphia Foundation

$35K

Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund

$34K

The Community Foundation Inc.

$30K

American Online Giving Foundation Inc.

$30K

Bucks County Opportunity Council Inc.

$24K

+4 more funders

Top Grantees

48 total

The Jewish Federations Of North America NEW YORK, NY

$4.0M

Rsf Social Finance Inc. SAN FRANCISCO, CA

$2.3M

Kleinlife PHILADELPHIA, PA

$1.0M

Trustees Of The University Of Pennsylvania PHILADELPHIA, PA

$890K

Birthright Israel Foundation NEW YORK, NY

$770K

Jewish Learning Venture JENKINTOWN, PA

$758K

Camp Ramah In The Poconos BALA CYNWYD, PA

$726K

Kaiserman Jewish Community Center WYNNEWOOD, PA

$556K

Kohelet Yeshiva High School Inc. MERION STATION, PA

$541K

Jevs Human Services PHILADELPHIA, PA

$456K

+38 more grantees

Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc. Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund American Endowment Foundation United Way of Greater Philadelphia and The Philadelphia Foundation Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund The Community Foundation Inc. American Online Giving Foundation Inc. Bucks County Opportunity Council Inc. The Vermont Community Foundation Charities Aid Foundation America American Gift Fund Amg Charitable Gift Foundation The Jewish Federations Of North America Rsf Social Finance Inc. Kleinlife Trustees Of The University Of Pennsylvania Birthright Israel Foundation Jewish Learning Venture Camp Ramah In The Poconos Kaiserman Jewish Community Center Kohelet Yeshiva High School Inc. Jevs Human Services University Of The Arts Anti-Defamation League (Adl) Tribe 12 Abramson Senior Care Jack M Barrack Hebrew Academy Hebrew Free Loan Society Of Greater Philadelphia Politz Hebrew Academy Of Philadelphia The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee Inc. Temple Hillel Raymond And Ruth Perelman Jewish Day School Judith Creed Horizons For Achieving Independence (Jchai) Morris And Rose Caskey Torah Academy Philadelphia Jewish Film And Media Struggle To Save Ethiopian Jewry Inc. Greater Philly Hillel Network Jewish Relief Agency Makom Community Friends Of Ofanim Inc. Golden Slipper Club Camp Penn Hillel

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

Lobbying Activity

Lobbying Disclosure Act registrations

Self-Lobbying

1 Registrations

1 Client

Yes Self-Lobbying

Clients 1 total

Jewish Federation Of Metropolitan Chicago (Jfmc)

1 filing

Self

Source: Senate Office of Public Records — Lobbying Disclosure Act

Contact

Get in touch with Jewish Federation Of Greater

Email

[email protected]

Phone

(215) 832-0807 (215) 832-0500

Social

Visit Website

2 Commerce Sq 2001 Market St 230 Philadelphia, PA 19103

Jewish Federation Of Greater

What They Focus On

Financial Information

How They Work

Resource Mobilization

Fund Management

Grant Distribution

Community Leadership

Programs and Initiatives

Campaign Fundraising

Grant Making

Endowment Management

Women Philanthropy

Team & Leadership

Michael Balaban

Livi Dicaro

Sarah Solomon

Jeffrey Lasday

Raquel Romirowsky

Melissa Gabillon

Robert Quattro

Jennifer Molish Brier

Rebecca Etter

Marni Davis

David Adelman

Gail Norry

Nikki Dicaro

Brian Gralnick

Daniel Levine

Milestones

Federal Recognition

Operational Scale

Program Expansion

Current Operations

Associated People

Board of Directors

Executive Compensation

COVID-19 PPP Loans

Loan Details 1 loan

Partners & Funders

Top Funders

Top Grantees

Related Organizations

Tax-Exempt Affiliates

Taxable Corp Trust

Lobbying Activity

Clients 1 total

Contact

Email

Phone

Social