Jewish Community Endowment Assn
Accepts applications
Jewish Community Endowment Assn is a private foundation in Bangor, Maine. In tax year 2025 it gave $61,186 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $10,016 and the largest $19,765. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$61,186
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$10,016
- Largest grant$19,765
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was up from $55,943 the year before.
17% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $61,165 | 6 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $55,943 | 7 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $61,186 | 6 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Eleonora Kazdoy Cong Beth El 183 French St, Bangor, ME 04401 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (207) 570-4364 |
| What to submit | No particular format required. |
| Restrictions | Grants are made at the discretion of the trustees. |
What Jewish Community Endowment Assn funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 6 | $61,186 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Congregation of Beth ABRAHAM-509A1 | General support | $19,765 |
| Congregation Beth ISRAEL-509(A)(1) | General support | $18,876 |
| Congregation Beth EL-509(A)(1) | General support | $18,252 |
| Univerisity of Maine | Judaic studies | $1,780 |
| The Wilson Center | General support | $1,680 |
| Chabod of Bangor | General support | $833 |
Officers and trustees
- Melissa Ladenheim
- Nori Kazdoy
- Paul Schneider
- Alan Wiseman
- Edward Harrow
- Don Lewis
- David Baron
- Barry Gass
- Jonathan Rubin
- Nanci Miller
- Ellen Taner
- Penny Lamhut
- Debbie Rosenthal
- Jarod Guilette
- Judy Muhlin
Questions people ask
Does Jewish Community Endowment Assn accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Jewish Community Endowment Assn give?
$61,186 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $10,016.
Who runs Jewish Community Endowment Assn?
Its 2025 filing lists Melissa Ladenheim (Director), Nori Kazdoy (Vice Preside), Paul Schneider (Director(fmr) and Alan Wiseman (Director(fmr) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Jewish Community Endowment Assn fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.