Jewish Federation Of Greater Philadelphia

Organization Overview

Jewish Federation Of Greater Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia, PA. The organization was established in 1957. According to its NTEE Classification (T70) the organization is classified as: Federated Giving Programs, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 08/2021, Jewish Federation Of Greater Philadelphia employed 119 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Jewish Federation Of Greater Philadelphia is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 08/2021, Jewish Federation Of Greater Philadelphia generated $56.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $48.4m during the year ending 08/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.6% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, Jewish Federation Of Greater Philadelphia has awarded 2,624 individual grants totaling $219,343,615. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA MOBILIZES FINANCIAL AND VOLUNTEER RESOURCES TO ADDRESS THE COMMUNITIES' MOST CRITICAL PRIORITIES LOCALLY, IN ISRAEL AND AROUND THE WORLD.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

THE JEWISH FEDERATION IS COMMITTED TO FUNDING SERVICES THAT MEET THE MOST BASIC NEEDS OF VULNERABLE COMMUNITY MEMBERS OF ALL AGES, IN GREATER PHILADELPHIA, ISRAEL, AND AROUND THE WORLD. THIS INCLUDES DELIVERING NUTRITIONAL SUPPORT, PROVIDING GRANTS FOR CRITICAL NEEDS, ENABLING PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL, AND FACILITATING A WIDE ARRAY OF SERVICES HELPING OLDER ADULTS TO AGE SAFELY, NOURISH THEIR SOULS, AND LIVE WITH DIGNITY IN THEIR OWN HOMES.THANKS TO THE COMMUNITY'S SUPPORT: 2,216 SOCIALIZATION PROGRAMS WERE HELD TO CONNECT LOCAL OLDER ADULTS WITH THEIR PEERS AND ENGAGE THEM IN MENTALLY, PHYSICALLY, AND EMOTIONALLY REWARDING ACTIVITIES SUCH AS SHARING NUTRITIOUS MEALS, DISCUSSION GROUPS, BOOK CLUBS, AND JEWISH HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS. 788 DIRECT GRANTS WERE PROVIDED TO VULNERABLE JEWS WITH FINANCIAL HARDSHIP TO HELP THEM THROUGH DIFFICULT TIMES DUE TO UNEXPECTED LIFE EVENTS. 444 INDIVIDUALS WERE PROVIDED EMPLOYMENT-RELATED SERVICES, INCLUDING CAREER COUNSELING, JOB TRAINING, AND JOB PLACEMENT SERVICES. 186,986 PREPARED MEALS, FOOD PACKAGES, AND CONGREGATE MEALS WERE PROVIDED TO 15,147 LOCAL LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS. 53,061,000 POUNDS OF PRODUCE WERE RESCUED FROM DESTRUCTION TO ASSIST FOOD-INSECURE ISRAELIS. 2,149 AT-RISK CHILDREN IN ISRAEL RECEIVED TUTORING AND MENTORING. 1,367 HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS IN ISRAEL WERE PROVIDED BASIC NECESSITIES. 12,092 POUNDS OF FOOD AND $3,266 IN GIFT CARDS WERE COLLECTED BY 43 SYNAGOGUES AND AGENCIES DURING THE HIGH HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE. IN ADDITION, AMOUNTS ARE INCLUDED THAT WERE DISTRIBUTED VIA DONOR-DESIGNATED CAMPAIGN SUPPORT. THESE AMOUNTS WERE DIRECTLY DISTRIBUTED TO PROGRAMS IN ADDITION TO THOSE AMOUNTS DISTRIBUTED THROUGH THE ANNUAL GRANT PROCESS. THE OUTCOMES FOR THE AMOUNTS DISTRIBUTED THROUGH THE ANNUAL GRANT PROCESS ARE LISTED ABOVE.


THE JEWISH FEDERATION SUPPORTS AND PROMOTES VIBRANT JEWISH LIVING AND LEARNING LOCALLY AND ABROAD FOR CHILDREN, TEENS, YOUNG ADULTS AND FAMILIES. NO MATTER WHERE PEOPLE ARE ON THEIR JEWISH JOURNEY, WE HELP PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDING EDUCATIONAL AND CAMPING RESOURCES, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY PROGRAMS. THIS ENABLES COMMUNITY MEMBERS OF ALL AGES TO ENGAGE IN THE RICH TAPESTRY OF JEWISH LIFE, WHILE SECURING THE FUTURE OF OUR JEWISH WORLD.THANKS TO THE COMMUNITY'S SUPPORT: 4,838 JEWISH YOUNG ADULTS IN THE GREATER PHILADELPHIA AREA PARTICIPATED IN TARGETED PROGRAMMING THAT STRENGTHENED THEIR JEWISH IDENTITY. 7,847 CHILDREN RECEIVED JEWISH-THEMED BOOKS AND MUSIC. 3,087 SCHOLARSHIPS WERE AWARDED FOR JEWISH LEARNING AND CAMPING. 651 TEENS PARTICIPATED IN JEWISH-THEMED EXTRACURRICULAR SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. 219 JEWISH EDUCATORS WERE PROVIDED WITH PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.THE JEWISH FEDERATION TRULY BELIEVES WE ARE STRONGER TOGETHER, WHICH IS WHY WE ARE CONTINUOUSLY CONNECTING INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS, IN VARIOUS COMMUNITIES, WITH ONE ANOTHER TO REPAIR OUR WORLD. WE STRIVE TO SHOW EVERY COMMUNITY MEMBER NO MATTER THEIR INTERESTS, AFFILIATION, DONATION LEVEL, GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION, OR ORIENTATION WE ARE HERE TO HELP THEM ENGAGE MORE DEEPLY IN JEWISH LIFE IN WHATEVER WAY IS MOST COMFORTABLE FOR THEM.IN ADDITION, AMOUNTS ARE INCLUDED THAT WERE DISTRIBUTED VIA DONOR-DESIGNATED CAMPAIGN SUPPORT. THESE AMOUNTS WERE DIRECTLY DISTRIBUTED TO PROGRAMS IN ADDITION TO THOSE AMOUNTS DISTRIBUTED THROUGH THE ANNUAL GRANT PROCESS. THE OUTCOMES FOR THE AMOUNTS DISTRIBUTED THROUGH THE ANNUAL GRANT PROCESS ARE LISTED ABOVE.


PHILANTHROPIC FUND AND DIRECT ENDOWMENT SUPPORT AMOUNTS REPRESENT DISTRIBUTIONS FROM OUR PHILANTHROPIC FUNDS WHICH ARE DISTRIBUTED BASED ON THE NON-BINDING RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE PHILANTHROPIC FUND HOLDER WHICH FURTHER THE MISSION OF JEWISH FEDERATION. ALSO INCLUDED ARE DISTRIBUTIONS FROM ENDOWMENT FUNDS THAT SUPPORT AGENCIES AND/OR PROGRAMS THAT FURTHER THE MISSION OF JEWISH FEDERATION AND ARE IN ADDITION TO THE ANNUAL GRANT PROCESS.


PROGRAM OPERATIONS ARE PRIMARILY FUNDS USED TO ADMINISTER, MEASURE, AND EVALUATE THE IMPACT OF OUR PROGRAMS ON THE COMMUNITY AS WELL AS PROVIDE CERTAIN DIRECT SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY. OTHER PROGRAM SUPPORT REPRESENTS GRANTS AND OTHER EXPENSES TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF JEWISH FEDERATION.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Renaissance Administration Llc
Investment Administrative Srvcs
$364,621
Solomon Edwards Group
Consulting
$245,673
Siegel Marketing Group
Marketing/calling
$241,769
Lcg Associates
Investment Consulting
$215,828
Pincus Elevator Company
Repairs And Maintenance
$175,320
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$71,216
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,966,100
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$38,573,006
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $5,857,010
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$40,610,322
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $3,714,589
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income -$889,054
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $11,422,559
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $56,076,653

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Jewish Federation Of Greater Philadelphia has awarded $31,267,134 in support to 373 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

THE JEWISH FEDERATIONS OF NORTH AMERICA

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New York, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL AND/OR PROGRAM SUPPORT

$4,089,625

FIDELITY CHARITABLE GIFT FUND

Org PageRecipient Profile

Boston, MA

PURPOSE: GENERAL AND/OR PROGRAM SUPPORT - DONOR ADVISED FUNDS

$2,624,229

JEWISH FAMILY AND CHILDREN'S SERVICE OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA

Org PageRecipient Profile

Bala Cynwyd, PA

PURPOSE: GENERAL AND/OR PROGRAM SUPPORT

$2,020,817

FEDERATION HOUSING INC

Org PageRecipient Profile

Philadelphia, PA

PURPOSE: GENERAL AND/OR PROGRAM SUPPORT

$1,678,198

Philadelphia, PA

PURPOSE: GENERAL AND/OR PROGRAM SUPPORT

$1,340,604

BIRTHRIGHT ISRAEL FOUNDATION

Org PageRecipient Profile

New York, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL AND/OR PROGRAM SUPPORT

$945,842
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Jewish Federation Of Greater Philadelphia has recieved totaling $92,500.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
The Edwin J And Barbara R Berkowitz Family Foundation

Bryn Mawr, PA

PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE

$82,500
The Horowitz Family Foundation

Bala Cynwyd, PA

PURPOSE: SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO ENSURE JEWISH PEOPLE OF EVERY AGE CAN POOL RESOURCES, ENERGY AND COMMITMENT SO THAT NO COMMUNITY MEMBER IS IN NEED.

$5,000
Barbara Brodsky Foundation

Haverford, PA

PURPOSE: TO FURTHER PUBLIC SERVICE

$5,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$111,612,695
Earnings$27,807,764
Admin Expense$797,878
Net Contributions$5,585,452
Other Expense$74,220,972
Ending Balance$69,987,061

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