Jewish Community Action
- Assets
- $1.1m
- Revenue
- $1.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 14
- Location
- St Paul, MN
- Founding
- 05/1995
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 41-1830619
Organization Overview
Jewish Community Action is located in St Paul, MN. The organization was established in 1995. According to its NTEE Classification (R20) the organization is classified as: Civil Rights, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Jewish Community Action employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Jewish Community Action 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 06/2021, Jewish Community Action generated $1.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $929.4k during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 7.0% 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 2019, Jewish Community Action has awarded 11 individual grants totaling $192,000. 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
JEWISH COMMUNITY ACTION IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION MADE UP OF JEWS FROM DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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AFFORDABLE HOUSING & MORTGAGE JUSTICE: OUR AFFORDABLE HOUSING CAMPAIGN HAS FOCUSED ON THE SUBURBS OF HENNEPIN COUNTY, PASSING POLICY AT THE CITY LEVEL TO PROTECT RENTERS, ESPECIALLY IN LOW WEALTH AND COMMUNITIES OF COLOR. WORKING IN A COALITION WITH HOUSING ADVOCATES, TENANTS' RIGHTS ORGANIZATIONS, AND SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES, WE PASSED TENANT PROTECTION ORDINANCES REQUIRING RENTERS BE GIVEN AT LEAST 3 MONTHS NOTICE BEFORE AN EVICTION OR A RENT INCREASE BASED ON A CHANGE OF BUILDING OWNERSHIP. THIS HAS IMPACTED THOUSANDS OF RENTERS IN THE WESTERN TWIN CITIES SUBURBS, AND AT THE END OF THE FISCAL YEAR, WE OBTAINED SEED FUNDING TO EXPAND THIS WORK TO THE EAST METRO AS WELL.
IMMIGRANT RIGHTS: OUR IMMIGRANT RIGHTS CAMPAIGN HAS FOCUSED ON THE INTERSECTION OF IMMIGRATION POLICY AND THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM, WORKING IN COALITION WITH FAITH, COMMUNITY, AND IMMIGRANT-LED ORGANIZATIONS TO PASS STATE AND NATIONAL IMMIGRATION REFORM. WE HAVE ADVOCATED FOR SEVERAL YEARS FOR DRIVERS LICENSES FOR UNDOCUMENTED IMMIGRANTS AND OTHER IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES AT THE MINNESOTA LEGISLATURE, AND LAST YEAR WE SUCCESSFULLY PASSED THE FIRST MATERIAL REFORM TO SENTENCING LAWS IN MORE THAN A DECADE. (SEE CONTINUATION ON SCHEDULE O)
CONGREGATIONAL ORGANIZING: OUR COMMUNITY CAPACITY-BUILDING WORK FOCUSES ON LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING AND CONGREGATIONAL ORGANIZING. EACH YEAR, WE TRAIN MORE THAN THREE DOZEN OF OUR MEMBERS IN OUR INTENSIVE TZEDEK INSTITUTE, A COHORT-BASED TRAINING PROGRAM THAT TEACHES COMMUNITY ORGANIZING AND ADVOCACY, AND MORE THAN ONE HUNDRED OF OUR MEMBERS RECEIVE POLITICAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING THROUGH OTHER STANDALONE PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. (SEE CONTINUATION ON SCHEDULE O)
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Carin Mrotz Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $102,482 |
Jacob Smith Board Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
David Brauer Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Michelle Horovitz Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Noa Shavit-Lonstein Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Sara Greenhalgh Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $108,100 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,308,342 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,416,442 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $26,912 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $502 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,443,914 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $122,000 |
| 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. | $101,082 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $10,108 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $539,611 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $57,802 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $16,035 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $20,195 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $34,022 |
| Travel | $457 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,399 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $373 |
| Insurance | $3,150 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $929,391 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $270,182 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $207,000 |
| 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 | $2,627 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,068 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $598,191 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $4,553 |
| Total assets | $1,085,621 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $26,732 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $26,732 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $596,989 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $461,900 |
| 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 | $1,085,621 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Jewish Community Action has awarded $122,000 in support to 8 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
BO THAO URABE PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT CAAL'S PARTICIPATION IN THE DCC | $25,000 |
Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT BLACK IMMIGRANT COLLECTIVE'S PARTICIPATION IN THE DCC | $23,000 |
Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT NAVIGATE MN'S PARTICIPATION IN THE DCC | $23,000 |
MONTHA CHUM CO CAAL PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT RELEASE MN8'S PARTICIPATION IN THE DCC (CAAL IS FISCAL AGENT) | $23,000 |
South St Paul, MN PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT IWOC'S PARTICIPATION IN THE DCC | $7,000 |
ACER PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT ACER'S PARTICIPATION IN THE DECRIMINALIZING COMMUNITIES COALITION (DCC) | $7,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 23 grants that Jewish Community Action has recieved totaling $915,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Mcknight Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $100,000 |
Mcknight Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $100,000 |
Mcknight Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $100,000 |
Mcknight Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $100,000 |
Neo Philanthropy Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: Program Grant | $100,000 |
Bcbsm Foundation Inc St Paul, MN PURPOSE: BUILDING A SHARED ANALYSIS TO COMBAT ANTISEMITISM AND STRENGTHEN MOVEMENTS FOR JUSTICE | $90,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Pacer Center Inc Minneapolis, MN | $21,919,287 | $6,559,518 |
Domestic - Sexual Assault Outreach Center Fort Dodge, IA | $1,485,721 | $1,481,496 |
Jewish Community Action St Paul, MN | $1,085,621 | $1,443,914 |
Rice County Activity Center Inc Faribault, MN | $636,100 | $908,898 |
Central Minnesota Sexual Assault Center St Cloud, MN | $1,257,495 | $804,644 |
Sioux Falls Area Court Appointed Special Advocate Program Sioux Falls, SD | $522,339 | $754,837 |
New Horizons Crisis Center Marshall, MN | $386,317 | $512,677 |
Progressive States Action Madison, WI | $609,588 | $541,060 |
7th Circuit Court Appointed Special Advocate Program Rapid City, SD | $443,690 | $512,475 |
Fierce Freedom Inc Altoona, WI | $58,651 | $275,396 |
Northern Hills Area Casa Program Spearfish, SD | $681,607 | $364,503 |
Womens Resource Center Of Steele County Inc Owatonna, MN | $366,109 | $287,983 |