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 08/2020, Jewish Federation Of Greater Philadelphia employed 142 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations.

For the year ending 08/2020, Jewish Federation Of Greater Philadelphia generated $75.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 20.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $60.2m during the year ending 08/2020. While expenses have increased by 11.6% per year over the past 5 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 1,870 individual grants totaling $146,220,351. 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 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2020

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE JEWISH FEDERATION MOBILIZES INDIVIDUALS TO CARE FOR, CONVENE AND ENRICH OUR JEWISH COMMUNITIES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE JEWISH FEDERATION IS COMMITTED TO FUNDING SERVICES THAT MEET THE MOST BASIC NEEDS OF VULNERABLE COMMUNITY MEMBERS OF ALL AGES, IN GREATER PHILADELPHIA, IN 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: - 6,644 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 IN NUTRITIOUS MEALS, DISCUSSION GROUPS, BOOK CLUBS, AND JEWISH HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS.- 901 DIRECT GRANTS WERE PROVIDED TO VULNERABLE JEWS WITH FINANCIAL HARDSHIP TO HELP THEM THROUGH DIFFICULT TIMES DUE TO UNEXPECTED LIFE EVENTS.- 532 INDIVIDUALS WERE PROVIDED EMPLOYMENT-RELATED SERVICES, INCLUDING CAREER COUNSELING, JOB TRAINING AND JOB PLACEMENT SERVICES.- 288,990 PREPARED MEALS AND FOOD PACKAGES WERE PROVIDED TO 17,999 LOCAL LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS.- 2,227 AT-RISK CHILDREN IN ISRAEL RECEIVED TUTORING AND MENTORING.- 24,936 ONE-WAY RIDES WERE PROVIDED TO OLDER ADULTS AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES FOR MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS, GROCERY SHOPPING AND SOCIALIZATION PROGRAMS.- 1,016 HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS IN ISRAEL WERE PROVIDED BASIC NECESSITIES.- 12,092 POUNDS OF FOOD WERE COLLECTED BY 43 SYNAGOGUES AND AGENCIES DURING 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: - 5,774 JEWISH YOUNG ADULTS IN THE GREATER PHILADELPHIA AREA PARTICIPATED IN TARGETED PROGRAMMING THAT STRENGTHENED THEIR JEWISH IDENTITY.- 5,935 CHILDREN RECEIVED JEWISH-THEMED BOOKS AND MUSIC.- 3,093 SCHOLARSHIPS WERE AWARDED FOR JEWISH LEARNING AND CAMPING.- 629 TEENS PARTICIPATED IN JEWISH-THEMED EXTRACURRICULAR SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. - 629 JEWISH EDUCATORS WERE PROVIDED WITH PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.THE JEWISH FEDERATION 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 WHICH FURTHER THE MISSION OF JEWISH FEDERATION AND ARE IN ADDITION TO THE ANNUAL GRANT PROCESS.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

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

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$111,303
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$64,037,057
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $18,248,759
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$64,148,360
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $4,850,063
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income -$761,129
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $6,538,279
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $75,742,201

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Jewish Federation Of Greater Philadelphia has awarded $41,856,130 in support to 381 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

THE WORLD TRADE CENTER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

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New York, NY

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

$15,000,000

THE JEWISH FEDERATIONS OF NORTH AMERICA

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New York, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL AND/OR PROGRAM SUPPORT

$4,232,202

NYU LANGONE MEDICAL CENTER

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New York, NY

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

$4,000,000

JEWISH FAMILY AND CHILDREN'S SERVICE OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA

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Philadelphia, PA

PURPOSE: GENERAL AND/OR PROGRAM SUPPORT

$1,787,743

ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE FOUNDATION (ADL)

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New York, NY

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

$1,464,280

Philadelphia, PA

PURPOSE: GENERAL AND/OR PROGRAM SUPPORT

$1,283,588
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 41 grants that Jewish Federation Of Greater Philadelphia has recieved totaling $1,206,674.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Kestenbaum Family Foundation

West Conshohocken, PA

PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES

$275,000
The Marcia And Ned Kaplin Foundation

West Conshohocken, PA

PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES

$115,000
Abraham J Cohen Family Charitable Foundation Inc

Lutherville, MD

PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND CONTRIBUTION FOR ENTITY'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE

$95,000
Abraham J Cohen Family Charitable Foundation Inc

Lutherville, MD

PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND CONTRIBUTION FOR ENTITY'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE

$95,000
Farber Family Foundation Inc

Chesterbrook, PA

PURPOSE: GENERAL

$78,000
The Edwin J And Barbara R Berkowitz Family Foundation

Bryn Mawr, PA

PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE

$70,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$107,293,726
Earnings$10,644,810
Admin Expense$736,590
Net Contributions$3,136,530
Other Expense$8,725,781
Ending Balance$111,612,695

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