Jewish Federation Of Greater Houston
- Assets
- $13.2m
- Revenue
- $16.2m
- Investments
- $255.2k
- Employees
- 42
- Location
- Houston, TX
- Founding
- 09/1941
- Data as of
- 08/2021
- EIN
- 74-1109654
Organization Overview
Jewish Federation Of Greater Houston is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 1941. 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 Houston employed 42 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Jewish Federation Of Greater Houston 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 Houston generated $16.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $13.9m during the year ending 08/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Jewish Federation Of Greater Houston has awarded 462 individual grants totaling $87,497,543. 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:
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THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER HOUSTON MOBILIZES AND ACTIVATES INITIATIVES AND RELATIONSHIPS TO PROMOTE HOUSTON'S JEWISH FUTURE THROUGH FUND DEVELOPMENT AND RESOURCE ALLOCATIONS, COLLABORATIVE NETWORK INITIATIVES, AND COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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SEE SCHEDULE OTHE MOST SIGNIFICANT WAYS THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER HOUSTON (JFGH) MAKES A DIFFERENCE IN JEWISH LIVES IS THROUGH ITS ANNUAL APPEAL. FUNDS RAISED EACH YEAR BENEFIT MILLIONS OF JEWS IN NEED IN HOUSTON, ACROSS THE UNITED STATES, IN ISRAEL AND AROUND THE WORLD. THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER HOUSTON GRANTS FUNDS TO PROGRAMS AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE VITAL ASSISTANCE SUCH AS: PROVIDE FOOD, SHELTER AND MEDICAL CARE; EDUCATE THE YOUTH OF OUR COMMUNITY; PROVIDE SENIOR CARE, SERVICES AND PROGRAMMING; FACILITATE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND YOUTH ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMMING; RECONNECT JEWS WITH THE JEWISH COMMUNITY; OFFER JEWISH PROGRAMMING FOR YOUNG FAMILIES AND CHILDREN; DEVELOP ISRAEL ADVOCACY SKILLS; SUPPORT ISRAEL TRAVEL FOR YOUTH; AID PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS.
SEE SCHEDULE OSTRATEGY, EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT (SE&E) - THIS DEPARTMENT NURTURES THE CONTINUITY AND QUALITY OF JEWISH LIFE IN THE GREATER HOUSTON AREA BY FOSTERING AND STRENGTHENING LIFE-LONG ENGAGEMENT AND LEARNING IN THE JEWISH COMMUNITY. WITHIN EDUCATION, THE DEPARTMENT IS DEDICATED TO ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF FORMAL AND INFORMAL JEWISH EDUCATION IN THE COMMUNITY, PROMOTING ENROLLMENT AND PARTICIPATION IN JEWISH EDUCATION AT ALL LEVELS, ADVOCATING ON BEHALF OF STUDENTS, PARENTS, INSTITUTIONS AND PROFESSIONALS INVOLVED IN JEWISH EDUCATION, ENCOURAGING AND PROVIDING FOR THE PROFESSIONAL GROWTH OF EDUCATORS, AND SERVING AS A FACILITATOR FOR COOPERATION AND COLLABORATION AMONG SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. THE FEDERATION STRIVES TO ENGAGE ALL MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY IN JEWISH LIFE. THE ENGAGEMENT PORTFOLIO INCLUDES YOUNG FAMILIES THROUGH PJ LIBRARY, YOUNG ADULTS THROUGH YAD (YOUNG ADULT DIVISION) AND THE COMMUNITY THROUGH PROGRAMS SUCH AS YOM LIMMUD, CHAI LIGHTS AND INSIGHTS SPEAKER SERIES, AND PROGRAMS WITH PARTNERS BOTH LOCAL AND FROM ISRAEL. THE ENGAGEMENT TEAM ALSO COORDINATES PROFESSIONAL NETWORKS OF THOSE WORKING TO ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY IN JEWISH PROGRAMMING IN HOUSTON.
DISASTER RESPONSE - THE FEDERATION PLAYS A KEY ROLE IN DISASTER RESPONSE FOR HOUSTON'S JEWISH COMMUNITY. NATURAL AND MAN-MADE DISASTERS THAT OCCUR LOCALLY, NATIONALLY, OR EVEN INTERNATIONALLY REQUIRE IMMEDIATE RESPONSE. THE FEDERATION UTILIZED ITS POSITION AS CONVEYOR TO LEAD THE JEWISH COMMUNITY'S RECOVERY EFFORTS. THIS WORK HELPS THOSE IN NEED AND ENSURES THOSE IN IMMEDIATE NEED ARE SERVED.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kari D Saratovsky President & CEO | Officer | 43 | $302,160 |
Laurie Bieber Cdo To Dec. 2020 | 40 | $226,030 | |
Suzanne Jacobson Sr. VP Development | Officer | 40 | $183,667 |
Elaine Kellerman Sr. VP Education | 40 | $167,487 | |
Taryn Baranowski Chief Marketing Officer | 35 | $123,989 | |
Terri Campbell Controller | 50 | $104,940 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Ricoh Usa Staff/copier Leasing | 8/30/17 | $112,175 |
Sme Entertainment Event Entertainment | 8/30/17 | $180,000 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $2,150,450 |
| Government grants | $590,875 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $13,384,682 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $82,086 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $16,126,007 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $22,722 |
| Investment income | $8,963 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $16,157,692 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $10,010,631 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $165,025 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $6,500 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $614,613 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $252,842 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,839,782 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $32,449 |
| Other employee benefits | $190,492 |
| Payroll taxes | $174,197 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $94,499 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $90,091 |
| Advertising and promotion | $15,730 |
| Office expenses | $93,404 |
| Information technology | $164,078 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $54,115 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $34,553 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $160,068 |
| Insurance | $46,554 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $13,884,324 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,336,800 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,075,704 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $7,104,147 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $2,829 |
| 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 | $14,386 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $38,964 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $255,180 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $336,886 |
| Total assets | $13,164,896 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $62,759 |
| Grants payable | $6,141,877 |
| 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 | $6,204,636 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,505,694 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,454,566 |
| 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 | $13,164,896 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Jewish Federation Of Greater Houston has awarded $9,944,682 in support to 75 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Houston, TX PURPOSE: General support, Covid-19 relief | $2,005,136 |
Houston, TX PURPOSE: Leo Baeck Education Center endowment | $803,000 |
Houston, TX PURPOSE: General support, Covid-19 relief | $741,509 |
New York, NY PURPOSE: Joint Distribution Comm. General & Global Welfare support | $475,000 |
Houston, TX PURPOSE: General support, Covid-19 relief | $468,864 |
Houston, TX PURPOSE: Rashi Foundation/YEDA endowment | $450,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 45 grants that Jewish Federation Of Greater Houston has recieved totaling $5,750,563.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Sherry & Gerald Merfish Family Foundation Houston, TX PURPOSE: GENERAL FUNDS | $1,500,000 |
American Endowment Foundation Hudson, OH PURPOSE: RELIGION | $1,495,200 |
Samuels Family Foundation Bellaire, TX PURPOSE: FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES. | $650,000 |
The Stanford And Joan Alexander Foundation Houston, TX PURPOSE: JEWISH CULTURAL | $500,000 |
Samuels Family Foundation Bellaire, TX PURPOSE: FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES. | $350,000 |
Greater Houston Community Foundation Houston, TX PURPOSE: PUBLIC BENEFIT | $289,810 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $189,996,090 |
| Earnings | $31,285,545 |
| Admin Expense | $1,880,981 |
| Net Contributions | $20,266,125 |
| Grants | $20,537,993 |
| Ending Balance | $219,128,786 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
United Way Of San Antonio & Bexar County San Antonio, TX | $74,846,616 | $63,219,295 |
United Way Of Tarrant County Fort Worth, TX | $18,831,781 | $22,745,265 |
United Way For Greater Austin Austin, TX | $12,924,459 | $23,251,775 |
Tulsa Area United Way Tulsa, OK | $38,352,626 | $26,094,881 |
United Way Of Denton County Inc Denton, TX | $7,662,302 | $25,065,055 |
United Way Of Central Oklahoma Oklahoma City, OK | $31,400,744 | $22,733,637 |
Circle Of Life Springdale, AR | $23,639,439 | $20,357,791 |
United Way Of Central New Mexico Albuquerque, NM | $25,758,904 | $18,629,053 |
Valero Energy Foundation San Antonio, TX | $27,234,889 | $9,027,256 |
Jewish Federation Of Greater Houston Houston, TX | $13,164,896 | $16,157,692 |
United Way Of Southeast Louisiana New Orleans, LA | $29,969,457 | $17,838,416 |
Jewish Federation Of Greater Dallas Dallas, TX | $18,027,508 | $11,762,815 |