named programs · 4 · from sources
what they call their work
AgeWell Day
Event for Jewish seniors to connect through exercise, art, and education, attracting over 100 participants.
Community Security Program
Offers security measures and support to local synagogues and Jewish organizations at no cost.
High Holiday Food Drive
Annual initiative benefiting the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona, providing food packages to those in need.
Jewish Emergency Financial Assistance (JEFA)
Provides financial support to vulnerable community members facing emergencies.
activities · 10 clusters
what they do
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Jewish Community Security Programs 2 activities
- Community Security ServicesProvides daily security services to local synagogues and Jewish organizations in Southern Arizona, including through the funded Jewish Community Security Program.
- Community Security ServicesProvides daily community security services to local synagogues and Jewish organizations in Southern Arizona.
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Senior Social & Recreational Activities 2 activities
- Senior Engagement and Wellness ProgramsCo-facilitates the AgeWell Day program, serving over 100 Jewish seniors weekly with exercise, art, and educational activities, and funds transportation to community and religious events.
- Senior Support ProgramsFunds programming and transportation assistance for seniors to access Jewish prayer services, community programs, and medical appointments, and co-facilitates the recurring AgeWell Day program for over 100 Jewish seniors.
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Humanitarian Aid for Vulnerable Populations 1 activity
- Emergency Fundraising for International CrisesRaises emergency funds to support communities affected by international crises, such as Israel and Ukraine.
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Basic Needs Provision for Youth and Families 1 activity
- Emergency and International Crisis FundraisingRaised over $2 million in 2024 to support emergency needs in Israel and Ukraine, including basic needs, infrastructure, and mental health resources following October 7.
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Organizational Transparency Reporting 1 activity
- Financial Stewardship and ReportingPrepares and publishes annual reports and financial statements to ensure transparency and responsible stewardship of donated funds.
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Volunteer-Based Food Distribution Support 1 activity
- Food Insecurity ProgramsOrganizes volunteers to pack and distribute weekly food packages to students experiencing food insecurity and conducts an annual High Holiday food drive to support the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona.
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Local Community Grantmaking 1 activity
- Grantmaking and Funding for Jewish OrganizationsProvides grants and unrestricted funding to dozens of local Jewish organizations, synagogues, agencies, and partner organizations in Southern Arizona to support their growth and initiatives.
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Women's Education & Career Advancement Support 1 activity
- Jewish Education SupportProvides funding for assessments, teacher training, supplies, and learning support for religious school students in local synagogues across Southern Arizona.
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Jewish Educational Travel & Camp Scholarships 1 activity
- Religious School SupportProvides funding for assessments, teacher training, supplies, and learning support for religious school students in local synagogues.
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Uncategorized 6 activities
- Community Collaboration and Problem SolvingPartners with organizations, agencies, and synagogues in the greater Tucson area to identify service gaps and overlaps and collaboratively develop solutions.
- Community Collaboration and Strategic PlanningPartners with local organizations, agencies, and synagogues in the greater Tucson area to identify service gaps and overlaps and collaboratively develop solutions to strengthen community services.
- Funding and Grantmaking to Local Jewish OrganizationsProvides grants and unrestricted funding to dozens of local Jewish organizations, synagogues, agencies, and initiatives, including five designated Beneficiary Agencies established in 1989.
- Funding for Beneficiary Agencies and InitiativesFunds five beneficiary agencies and initiatives including the Jewish Community Security Program, Jewish Community Relations Council, Weintraub Israel Center, and PJ Library, as well as local initiatives like Jewish Emergency Financial Assistance (JEFA) and Senior Transportation.
- Support for Vulnerable Community MembersFunds direct support programs such as Jewish Emergency Financial Assistance (JEFA) and Senior Transportation to assist vulnerable members of the Jewish community with financial, medical, and mobility needs.
- Youth and Student Food Support ProgramsOrganizes weekly food package distribution for students experiencing food insecurity and conducts an annual High Holiday food drive in partnership with the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona.
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financials · form 990 · fy2022
the money
revenue
Total revenue$3.85M
Contributions & grants$3.81M99%
Program service revenue$2K0%
Investment income$6K0%
Other revenue$33K
expenses
Total expenses$4.43M
Program expenses70%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising14%
Salaries & benefits$1.43M
Grants paid out$2.13M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$21.35M
Cash$1.73M
Investments$13.01M
Liabilities$234K
Net assets$21.12M
Liquid reserves40.0 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -28.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRAHAM HOFFMAN | FORMER PRESI | — | $328K |
| KIMBERLY L DRISKELL | CFO | 38 | $146K |
| EMILY RICHMAN | INTERIM CEO | 38 | $139K |
board members · 22
- AARON ROTTENSTEIN — VICE-CHAIR
- ADAM GOLDSTEIN — TRUSTEE
- ALEC BERENS — TRUSTEE
- ANN LOVELL — TRUSTEE
- ANNE HAMEROFF — CO-CHAIR
- BEN SILVERMAN — TRUSTEE
- BRUCE ASH — CO-CHAIR
- DANNY GASCH — TRUSTEE
- DEBBIE GOODMAN BUTLER — TRUSTEE
- ELIZABETH FRIMAN — TRUSTEE
- HELAINE LEVY — TRUSTEE
- ISAAC ROTHSCHILD — TRUSTEE
- JEFF ARTZI — TRUSTEE
- JEFF JACOBSON — SECRETARY/TR
- JEFFREY KATZ — TRUSTEE
- JEREMY SHARPE — TRUSTEE
- LEAH GEISTFELD — TRUSTEE
- LEX SEARS — TRUSTEE
- LISA LOVALLO — SECRETARY/TR
- LIZ KANTER-GROSKIND — AT LARGE
- MORGAN ABRAHAM — TRUSTEE
- SCOTT SHEFTEL — TRUSTEE
relationships · 22
who they work with
- Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona Partner — Receives support from JPSA's annual High Holiday food drive.
- Handmaker Partner — Co-facilitates the AgeWell Day program for Jewish seniors.
- JCRC Partner — Partner organization receiving support
- JFCS Partner — Co-facilitates the AgeWell Day program for Jewish seniors.
- JPSA Partner — Partner organization funding and providing community security programming.
- Jewish Community Foundation of Southern Arizona Partner — Jointly governed under the Jewish Philanthropies of Southern Arizona umbrella with JFSA.
- Jewish Community Relations Council Partner — Beneficiary agency funded by JFSA Annual Campaign
- Jewish Community Relations Council Partner — Established as a beneficiary agency in 1989 alongside JFSA's reorganization.
- Jewish Community Security Program Partner — Beneficiary agency funded by JFSA Annual Campaign
- Jewish Family & Children’s Services Partner — Beneficiary agency receiving grants and funding
- Jewish Federation of North America Network — Aligned with JFSA as part of its organizational development.
- M’Kor Hayim Partner — Co-facilitates the AgeWell Day program for Jewish seniors.
- PJ Library Partner — Beneficiary agency funded by JFSA Annual Campaign
- PJ Library Partner — Partner organization receiving support
- Tucson Hebrew Academy Partner — Beneficiary agency receiving grants and funding
- Tucson J Partner — Co-facilitates the AgeWell Day program for Jewish seniors.
- Tucson Jewish Community Center Partner — Beneficiary agency receiving grants and funding
- Tucson Jewish Museum & Holocaust Center Partner — Beneficiary agency receiving grants and funding
- University of Arizona Hillel Foundation Partner — Beneficiary agency receiving grants and funding
- Weintraub Israel Center Partner — Beneficiary agency funded by JFSA Annual Campaign
- Weintraub Israel Center Partner — Partner organization receiving support
- organizations, agencies, and synagogues across the greater Tucson area Partner — Collaborates to identify service gaps and overlaps and develop joint solutions