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Jewish Community Endowment Associates is a private corporation based in BANGOR, ME. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1967. The principal officer is Arnold Berleant. It holds total assets of $1M. Annual income is reported at $270K. Total assets have grown from $694K in 2011 to $1M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 12 officers and trustees. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Maine. According to available records, Jewish Community Endowment Associates has made 16 grants totaling $172K, with a median grant of $9K. Annual giving has grown from $45K in 2020 to $61K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $66K distributed across 7 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $23K, with an average award of $11K. The foundation has supported 7 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Maine and Massachusetts. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$16K
Average Grant
$15K
Largest Grant
$23K
Based on 3 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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Jewish Community Endowment Associates is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 16 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in ME, MA.
Jewish Community Endowment Associates has distributed a total of $172K across 16 grants. The median grant size is $9K, with an average of $11K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $23K.
Grants are made at the discretion of the trustees.
Jewish Community Endowment Associates is headquartered in BANGOR, ME. While based in ME, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Ross | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Melissa Ladenheim | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Nori Kazdoy | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Paul Schneider | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Stuart Kestenbaum | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Alan Wiseman | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Edward Harrow | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Don Lewis | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Zev Myerowitz | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| David Baron | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Barry Gass | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jonathan Rubin | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$70K
Total Assets
$1M
Fair Market Value
$1.2M
Net Worth
$1M
Grants Paid
$61K
Contributions
$600
Net Investment Income
$44K
Distribution Amount
$60K
Total: $429K
Total Grants
16
Total Giving
$172K
Average Grant
$11K
Median Grant
$9K
Unique Recipients
7
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congregation Beth El-509(A)(1)GENERAL SUPPORT | Bangor, ME | $23K | 2023 |
| Congregation Of Beth Abraham-509a1GENERAL SUPPORT | Bangor, ME | $12K | 2023 |
| The Wilson CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | Orono, ME | $11K | 2023 |
| Congregation Beth Israel-509(A)(1)GENERAL SUPPORT | Bangor, ME | $6K | 2023 |
| University Of MaineHILLEL/JUDAIC STUDIES | Orono, ME | $5K | 2023 |
| Harold Grinspoon FoundationPJ LIBRARY SUPPORT | Agawam, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Holocaust And Human Rights CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | Augusta, ME | $5K | 2022 |