Public charity · Atlanta, GA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Jewish Federation of Greater
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 8 totaling $148K
- Typical grant
- $10K to $28K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $19K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Williamson County, Shelby County, Marion County, Knox County · plus 427 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 62% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 5 of 8.
- Total giving that year
- $52.9M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $52.9M | $148K | 8 |
| 2023 | $121.7M | $68K | 4 |
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Beth ArogetiChair
- David SiegelTreasurer
- Debbie KunianskyVice chair
- Seth GreenbergSecretary
- Abbey FlaumAt large
- Adam KazinecNextgen chair
- Arin TrittAt large
- Avery KastinCpi chair
- Beth ParadiesAt large
- Carey GuggenheimWomen's philanthropy president
- Colby SchwartzAt large
- Craig KornblumAt large
- Dara GrantAt large
- Debbie LevinsonAt large
- Deborah JacobsAt large
- Eli KerznerAt large
- Elie EnglerAt large
- Isaac FrankStrategic planning
- Jennifer KorachAt large
- Joel MarksCouncil of lifetime trustee rep
- Joey HurdAt large
- Ken WinklerGovernance
- Marc GaryAt large
- Mark RothbergAt large
- Mark SatiskyAt large
- Matt BronfmanImmediate past board chair
- Michael KogonAt large
- Michael MerlinAt large
- Mindy ShoulbergAt large
- Rami GenauerAt large
- Robin SyslerAt large
- Stacey FisherCampaign chair
- Tamar SternAt large
- Ted BlumChair of foundation oversight committee
- Eric RobbinsPresident and ceo
- Renee KutnerChief operating officer
- Tim HemphillChief financial officer
- Lindsay C KopeckyFb chief advancement officer - foundation
- Richard WalterChief of programs and grantmaking
- Angela PosnerAssistant controller
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Thomas Foundation | Brentwood, Williamson County | Donation | $30K |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | Donation | $28K |
| Akiva School | Nashville, Davidson County | Donation | $25K |
| Proclaiming Justice to the Nations | Franklin, Williamson County | Donation | $20K |
| The Harpeth Hall School | Nashville, Davidson County | Donation | $18K |
| Baylor School | Chattanooga, Marion County | Donation | $10K |
| Vanderbilt University- Peabody College | Nashville, Davidson County | Donation | $10K |
| Middlesboro Jewish Cemetery | Knoxville, Knox County | Donation | $7,500 |
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