Organizations Filed Purposes:
The Jewish Federation of Greater Houston (JFGH) leads and mobilizes the Jewish community by supporting the most impactful organizations, programs and individuals who embrace Jewish living through participation and philanthropy.
Jewish Federation takes a leadership approach to overseeing programs and services that invigorate and promote the Jewish community by collaborating with worthy organizations, evaluating needs, raising funds, investing in initiatives, and communicating with the public.
The most significant ways the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston makes a difference in Jewish lives is through its broad based annual appeal. Funds raised each year benefit millions of Jews in need in Houston, across the United States, in Israel and in 75 countries around the world by granting funds to programs and organizations to accomplish the following: Feeding the hungry Educating the young Caring for the old Comforting the sick Counseling the troubled Rescuing the oppressed Calming the frightened Providing a voice for those unable to speak for themselves Offering vital assistance to those unable to meet their own basic needs
Disaster Response - In response to the damage caused by Hurricane Harvey, the Federation utilized its position as conveyor to lead the Jewish community's recovery and flood mitigation efforts. This work helps those in need and ensures that Houston remains a vibrant place of Jewish life.
Jewish Education Department (JED) nurtures the continuity and quality of Jewish life in the Greater Houston area by fostering and strengthening life-long Jewish learning. The JED is dedicated to: Enhancing the quality of formal and informal Jewish education in the community, promoting enrollment and participation in Jewish education at all levels, advocating on behalf of students, parents, institutions and professionals involved in Jewish education, encouraging and providing for the professional growth of educators, and serving as a facilitator for cooperation and collaboration among schools and community organizations.
Executives Listed on Filing
Total Salary includes financial earnings, benefits, and all related organization earnings listed on tax filing
| Name | Title | Hours Per Week | Total Salary |
|---|
| Avital Ingber Thru 0619 | President & CEO | 37.5 | $285,842 |
| Suzanne Jacobson | Sr. VP Develop. | 35 | $175,995 |
| Elaine Kellerman | Sr. VP Education | 35 | $152,292 |
| Mary Ward-Hecksel | Former Sr. VP/CFO | 26 | $117,337 |
| Taryn Baranowski | Chief Mrktg Ofcr | 32.5 | $108,010 |
| Pamela Kutner | CFOO | 35 | $99,140 |
| Marni Zarin | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Dolores Wilkenfeld | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Benjamin Warren | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Audrey Wachsberg | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Dan Trachtenberg | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Rachel Strauss | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Robin T Stein | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Richard Stein | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Zach Silverman | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Rob Shoss | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Rabbi Adrienne Scott | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Ben Samuels | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Michael Rubenstein | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Russ Robinson | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Joe Pryzant | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Kacie Penn | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Elise Newman | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Mindy Mitzner | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Mike Levy | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Joe Kornfeld | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Arturo Karakowsky | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Joe Kaplan | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Daniel Goott | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Luis Gomar | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Raquel Goldberg | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Shawn Golan | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Steve Finkelman | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Marla Feldman | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Vikki Evans | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Sherrie Eisenman | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Jared Dubin | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Mark Brookner | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Martin Bronstein | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Don Brodsky | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Gaby Braun | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Denis Braham | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Julie Blumberg | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Buzzy Bluestone | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Eric Barvin | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| David Barish | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Barbara Baliff | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Stuart Arouty | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Kevin Alexander | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Elyse Kalmans | Sec/Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| Yakov Jack Polatsek | Vice Chair Dev | 2 | $0 |
| Bobby Lapin | Vice Chair Plan | 2 | $0 |
| Debra G Cohen | Vice Chair SP | 2 | $0 |
| Sandy Weiner | Chair | 5 | $0 |
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