The world's largest local philanthropy raised $316 million in FY2025. It allocated $320 million to Israel since October 7. It funds 300+ grantees — from kosher food pantries to kibbutz reconstruction to LGBTQ organizations to Bedouin community programs.
UJA-Federation of New York is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 51-0172429) formed from the 1986 merger of the United Jewish Appeal and the Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of New York, with predecessor organizations dating to 1917. It is the largest local philanthropy in the world. Headquartered in Manhattan, with offices in Westchester, Long Island, and Jerusalem, UJA raises and allocates funds to care for Jews everywhere and New Yorkers of all backgrounds, respond to crises near and far, and shape the Jewish future. In FY2025 (fiscal year ending June 2025), UJA distributed $275.8 million in total grants through a network of more than 300 grantees — 62+ core partners in New York plus hundreds of directed-grant and emergency-grant recipients in New York, Israel, the former Soviet Union, and 70 countries worldwide.
CEO Eric Goldstein — an Orthodox Jew and former Paul, Weiss litigation partner — announced in July 2025 that he will step down June 30, 2026, after 12 years in the role. Board chair Marc Rowan, co-founder of Apollo Global Management, was appointed in 2023. No successor CEO has been named.
UJA-Federation at a Glance — FY2025
| Metric | FY2025 |
| Total Revenue | $350.5M |
| Total Expenses | $374.0M |
| Total Grants Distributed | $275.8M |
| Net Assets | $1,703.9M |
| Total Assets | $1,879.9M |
| Contributions | $280.0M |
| Investment Income | $25.3M |
| Employees | 444 |
| CEO | Eric S. Goldstein ($949,574) |
| Board Chair | Marc Rowan (Apollo Global) |
| President | Linda Mirels |
| EIN | 51-0172429 |
Source: UJA-Federation FY2025 Form 990 (filed May 14, 2026) and FY2025 Grants Book.
UJA Grants: How $276 Million Was Distributed in FY2025
$63.3 million — Unrestricted core partner grants. General operating support to 62+ agencies that form the backbone of the New York Jewish social services network.
$111.1 million — Strategic directed grants. Earmarked for specific programs across education, poverty, mental health, Jewish identity, and community building.
$103.0 million — Emergency Israel support and crisis response. Primarily October 7 response. Also includes Ukraine support and natural disaster relief.
UJA Grants by Focus Area
| Focus Area | Amount | % |
| Emergency Support for Israel | $97.3M | 35% |
| Deepening Jewish Identity | $48.1M | 17% |
| Combating Poverty | $37.5M | 14% |
| Nurturing Mental Health | $33.5M | 12% |
| Building Jewish Community | $20.9M | 8% |
| Responding to Global Crises | $13.6M | 5% |
| Confronting Antisemitism | $13.0M | 5% |
| Building Coalitions/Inclusion | $11.9M | 4% |
UJA Grants by Geography
| Region | Amount | % |
| New York | $131.2M | 47% |
| Israel | $118.4M | 43% |
| National | $10.4M | 4% |
| Former Soviet Union | $8.2M | 3% |
| Europe / Other | $7.6M | 3% |
UJA's Largest Grantees
| Grantee | Amount | What It Funds |
| Jewish Agency for Israel | $18.97M | General ops, shlichut, security, camps |
| Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds | $11.36M | Camp operations and facilities |
| JDC | $10.41M | Global ops, Israel emergency, FSU |
| Commonpoint NY (JCC) | $8.69M | JCC operations and programming |
| JCRC-NY | $8.63M | CSI, parade, campus, advocacy |
| Galila | $7.94M | Northern community resilience |
| Ogen Social Loan Fund | $7.50M | Farmer loans, reservist grants |
| Met Council | $6.21M | Kosher pantries, emergency cash |
| Jewish Board | $6.18M | Mental health, DV services |
| Educational Alliance | $5.96M | JCC operations and programming |
UJA and October 7: $320 Million Allocated to Israel
Since October 7, 2023, UJA has allocated more than $320 million to Israel. In FY2025 alone, $97.3 million went to Emergency Support for Israel — 35% of all grants:
Northern community resilience: Galila ($7.94M), Karmiel, Safed, Rosh Pina, Tiberias, and dozens of other displaced or damaged northern localities.
Farm and agricultural recovery: Ogen ($5M farmer loans), Keshet DAF ($4.64M), Leket Israel ($1.4M), Volcani Center ($3.72M ReGrow program).
Reservist support: Ogen ($2.5M reservist/educational grants), Keshet DAF ($500K reservists' wives), Momentum ($1.29M reintegration), multiple PTSD programs.
Hospital equipment: Galilee Medical Center ($450K), Rambam ($700K), Bnai Zion ($250K), Soroka ($100K), Clalit system ($2.29M), Tzafon/Poriya ($300K), Ziv ($300K), Holy Family Nazareth ($250K), EMMS Nazareth ($1.1M).
Kibbutz reconstruction: Project Horizon grants for Be'eri, Nir Oz, Reim, Kerem Shalom, Zikim, Yad Mordechai, and other attacked communities.
IDF widows and orphans: $2.55M — scholarships, summer camps, support programs.
Nova survivors: Safe Heart ($213K), Tribe of Nova ($100K + $230K through Giving Back Fund).
UJA Grants to Arab, Muslim, and Druze Communities
AJEEC-NISPED: $1,070,000 — Arab community resilience, Vivian Silver Center
EMMS Nazareth: $1,100,000 — Muslim hospital equipment and Maana Resilience Center
Beit Berl College: $1,000,000 — Arab Emergency Preparedness Center
Beit Ha'Gefen: $700,000 — Arab-Jewish Cultural Center, Haifa
Saint Vincent de Paul French Hospital: $600,000 — Mental health for Arab-Israeli children
Injaz Center: $500,000 — Arab governance, northern situation room
Holy Family Hospital Nazareth: $250,000 — hospital equipment
Druze organizations: $200,000+ — Druze Scouts, Youth Movement, Majdal Shams
Bedouin programs: $500,000+ — Desert Stars, Al-Baqour, Sonduk El Yanabia, Israel Trauma Coalition
Met Council halal pantries: 20 locations serving Muslim New Yorkers
UJA Grants to LGBTQ Organizations: $1 Million+
JQY: $210,000 | Keshet: $170,000 | JCRC LGBTQ Israel trip: $175,000 | A Wider Bridge: $110,000 | Eshel: $106,000 | JFNA LGBTQ Mission: $100,000 | Keshet Europe, Moving Traditions, Project Kesher: $150,000 | Camp Ga'avah, Queerkeit, CBST, others: $100,000+
UJA Grants to Non-Jewish Organizations
Afya Foundation: $512,500 — LA fire relief, Hurricane Helene, disaster hub
Met Council pantries: serve all New Yorkers; 101 kosher + 20 halal, 150,000+ monthly
IsraAID: $320,000 — includes Myanmar earthquake response
A New Way: $70,000 | Per Scholas: $50,000 | Catholic Charities: $9,500 | Chinese-American Planning Council: $5,000
UJA Revenue: Four-Year Financial Overview
| FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | |
| Revenue | $294M | $262M | $484M | $350M |
| Contributions | $235M | $209M | $424M | $280M |
| Expenses | $259M | $272M | $359M | $374M |
| Net Assets | $1.39B | $1.45B | $1.64B | $1.70B |
Source: Form 990, FY2022-FY2025, via ProPublica.
The October 7 surge: contributions doubled from $209M (FY2023) to $424M (FY2024). By FY2025, contributions settled to $280M — still above pre-October 7 levels.
UJA Compensation
| Officer | Title | Compensation |
| Devana Cohen | CIO | $992,918 |
| Eric S. Goldstein | CEO | $949,574 |
| Luz D. Liebeskind | CFO | $728,278 |
| Mark Medin | EVP, Fundraising | $669,983 |
| Elliot Hasdan | Dir., Investments | $458,906 |
Source: FY2025 Form 990.
UJA Net Assets: $1.7 Billion
Without Donor Restrictions: $751.5M | With Donor Restrictions: $952.4M | Total: $1,703.9M
UJA Security: $8.6 Million Through JCRC and CSI
The Community Security Initiative (CSI), a joint program of UJA and JCRC-NY, provides physical security to 3,400+ Jewish institutions across greater New York. Created in 2019, CSI monitors threats on the deep/dark web, conducts on-site assessments, operates an emergency communications system, and coordinates with law enforcement. FY2025 allocation: approximately $8.6 million.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is UJA-Federation of New York?
The world's largest local philanthropy — a 501(c)(3) that distributes $275-$350 million per year to 300+ grantees.
How much money does UJA have?
$1.7 billion in net assets. $1.88 billion in total assets.
How much does UJA's CEO make?
$949,574 (FY2025). CIO Devana Cohen is highest-paid at $992,918. Goldstein stepping down June 2026.
Does UJA give money to Israel?
43% of grants ($118.4M). $320M+ since October 7.
Does UJA give money to non-Jews?
Yes — Arab-Israeli communities, Bedouin programs, Druze, Muslim hospitals, halal pantries, Catholic Charities.
Does UJA give money to LGBTQ organizations?
Over $1 million in FY2025.
What is UJA's EIN?
51-0172429.
Sources
UJA-Federation FY2025 Form 990 (EIN 51-0172429, filed May 14, 2026) | FY2025 Grants Book | CSI | ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
