The Lee County Jewish Federation Inc

Organization Overview

The Lee County Jewish Federation Inc, operating under the name The Jewish Federation Of Lee And, is located in Fort Myers, FL. The organization was established in 1986. 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 12/2021, Jewish Federation Of Lee And employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Jewish Federation Of Lee And 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 Federation Of Lee And generated $795.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $671.6k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.9% 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.

Since 2014, Jewish Federation Of Lee And has awarded 17 individual grants totaling $659,211. 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:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE MISSION OF THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF LEE AND CHARLOTTE COUNTIES IS TO PROVIDE AND SUPPORT PHILANTHROPIC, EDUCATIONAL, AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE SUCH JEWISH VALUES AS TZEDAKAH (BENEVOLENCE), TIKKUN OLAN (REPAIRING THE WORLD), AND K'LAL YISRAEL (TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR ONE ANOTHER) IN ORDER TO STRENGTHEN AND ENRICH THE JEWISH COMMUNITY LOCALLY, IN ISRAEL, AND THROUGHOUT THE WORLD.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

JEWISH LIFE: THE PROGRAM ALLOWS FOR THE EXPLORATION OF THE JEWISH COMMUNITY THROUGH COMMUNITY BREAKFASTS, THE J-FED SOCIAL CLUB, THE TRIBE (EVENTS FOR ADULTS IN THEIR 30S AND 40S), HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE PROGRAM, LSRAELFEST, AND SMALL ONGOING ACTIVITIES SUCH AS BBYO, MAH JONGG, JEWISH WAR VETERANS, ISRAELI DANCING.


JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES: EXISTS TO FULFILL ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT JEWISH VALUES: TIKKUM OLAN, THE OBLIGATION TO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE. THEY PROVIDE VITAL SERVICES TO THOSE IN NEED THROUGH THE FOOD PANTRY, MARCIA CAN HELP, AND SENIOR LUNCH BRUNCH.


L'CHAYIM: MONTHLY PUBLICATION TO KEEP JEWISH COMMUNITY INFORMED ABOUT LOCAL, NATIONAL, AND INTERNATIONAL JEWISH ISSUES. ARTICLES ARE SUBMITTED BY THE JEWISH CLERGY, LAY LEADERS IN LEE AND CHARLOTTE COUNTIES, BOARD MEMBERS, AND STAFF. THE "GLUE" THAT KEEPS THE ARTICLES TOGETHER IS THE ADVERTISING.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Alan Isaacs
Executive Di
$136,223
Andi Horowitz
Co-Vp Educat
$0
Barbara Siegel
Co President
$0
Karin Fine
Secretary
$0
Brian Simon
Immed Past P
$0
Sherri Zucker
Co President
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$552,266
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$0
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $46,112
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$552,266
Total Program Service Revenue$110,709
Investment income $11,253
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $27,431
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $30,124
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $795,884

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, The Lee County Jewish Federation Inc has awarded $75,145 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

JEWISH FEDERATIONS OF NORTH AMERICA

Org PageRecipient Profile

New York, NY

PURPOSE: SUPPORT MISSION JFNA

$65,145

UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI

Org PageRecipient Profile

Coral Gables, FL

PURPOSE: EDUCATION

$10,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that The Lee County Jewish Federation Inc has recieved totaling $13,717.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Southwest Florida Community Foundation Inc

Fort Myers, FL

PURPOSE: GEN OP SUPORT

$7,892
Harry Chapin Food Bank Of Southwest Florida Inc

Fort Myers, FL

PURPOSE: Food for public distribution

$5,753
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$72
View Grant Recipient Profile

Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$142,975
Earnings$12,349
Other Expense$16,900
Ending Balance$138,424

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