Jewish Council On Urban Affairs
- Assets
- $3.6m
- Revenue
- $1.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 16
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- 06/1966
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 36-2538957
Organization Overview
Jewish Council On Urban Affairs is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1966. According to its NTEE Classification (S31) the organization is classified as: Urban & Community Economic Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Jewish Council On Urban Affairs employed 16 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Jewish Council On Urban Affairs 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 12/2021, Jewish Council On Urban Affairs generated $1.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 7.2% per year over the past 7 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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JCUA MOBILIZES THE CHICAGO JEWISH COMMUNITY TO ADVANCE SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, AND RACIAL JUSTICE WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH DIVERSE COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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COMMUNITY ORGANIZING: JCUA PARTNERS WITH COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS ON A GRASSROOTS LEVEL TO BRING ABOUT SYSTEMIC CHANGE. CURRENT ORGANIZING CAMPAIGNS AND COALITIONS IN WHICH JCUA IS INVOLVED ARE FOCUSING ON HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS, COMMUNITY SAFETY, AND IMMIGRATION JUSTICE. JCUA'S COMMITMENT TO BEING AN ANTI-RACIST ORGANIZATION IS A FOCUS WITHIN THIS WORK.
YOUTH ENGAGEMENT: THE OR TZEDEK TEEN INTERNSHIP AND COLLEGE-AGED FELLOWSHIP YEAR-LONG PROGRAMS TRAIN YOUTH IN THE JCUA MODEL OF ADDRESSING SYSTEMIC ISSUES OF INEQUALITY FROM A ROOT-CAUSE APPROACH; STRENGTHENING CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AS A CORE ASPECT OF JEWISH IDENTITY; AND PROVIDING YOUTH WITH COMMUNITY-ORGANIZING SKILLS. YOUTH ARE HELPED TO DEEPEN THEIR IDENTITIES AND BECOME COMPASSIONATE AND CIVICALLY-ENGAGED LEADERS.
COMMUNITY INVESTMENT: JCUA'S COMMUNITY VENTURES PROGRAM PROVIDES ZERO-INTEREST PRE-DEVELOPMENT LOANS FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND JOB CREATION PROJECTS ACROSS THIS CITY. INDIVIDUALS AND INSTITUTIONS PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROGRAM THROUGH GRANTED AND LOANED FUNDS TO THE REVOLVING LOAN FUND. FUNDS ARE MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH AN APPLICATION PROCESS AS ZERO-INTEREST LOANS PRIMARILY TO NONPROFITS.
BASEBUILDING: JCUA WORKS TO DEEPEN THE STRATEGIC IMPACT OF ITS MEMBERS AND GROW THE BASE. THROUGH THE KOL OR JEWS OF COLOR CAUCUS, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES, FULL-DAY TRAININGS, ISSUE COMMITTEE PARTICIPATION, THE CONGREGATION PARTNER NETWORK, AND VARIOUS PROGRAMS, JCUA MEMBERS WORK TOGETHER TO ADVANCE A MORE JUST AND EQUITABLE CITY AND STATE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Judith Levey Executive Director | Officer | 50 | $113,731 |
Sara Cantor Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Rich Amend Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Karyn Bass Ehler President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Rabbi Fred Reeves Immediate Past President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Cydney Wallace Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $402,965 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,292,742 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,695,707 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $13,521 |
| Investment income | $6,438 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $3,389 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,719,055 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $116,006 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $17,401 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $620,120 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $11,699 |
| Other employee benefits | $81,369 |
| Payroll taxes | $62,079 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $39,530 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $25 |
| Fees for services: Other | $187,096 |
| Advertising and promotion | $45,168 |
| Office expenses | $37,208 |
| Information technology | $39,024 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $62,544 |
| Travel | $2,255 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $37,351 |
| Interest | $158 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $7,919 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,357,845 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $900,816 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $553,549 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $127,270 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $9,021 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $310,167 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,729,500 |
| Total assets | $3,630,323 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $65,068 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $68,750 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $632,500 |
| Total liabilities | $766,318 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,474,040 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $389,965 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $3,630,323 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Jewish Council On Urban Affairs has recieved totaling $1,800.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Mr B Foundation 23-04683 Highland Park, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL/UNRESTRICTED | $1,800 |
Lubetkin Family Foundation Winnetka, IL PURPOSE: SOCIAL | $0 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $250,902 |
| Earnings | $49,359 |
| Other Expense | $49,359 |
| Ending Balance | $250,902 |
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