Houston Jewish Community Foundation

Organization Overview

Houston Jewish Community Foundation is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 1986. According to its NTEE Classification (T31) the organization is classified as: Community Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 08/2021, Houston Jewish Community Foundation employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Houston Jewish Community Foundation 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, Houston Jewish Community Foundation generated $24.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $18.8m during the year ending 08/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.1% 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 2015, Houston Jewish Community Foundation has awarded 1,512 individual grants totaling $136,377,065. 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 HOUSTON JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION IS A DONOR-CENTERED COMMUNITY FOUNDATION WHICH SEEKS TO PERPETUATE JEWISH VALUES AND INSTITUTIONS THROUGH THE ACQUISITION, PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT, AND DISTRIBUTION OF CHARITABLE RESOURCES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

SEE SCHEDULE OTHE HOUSTON JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION (THE FOUNDATION) WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1985 AND HAS HELPED INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES ALIKE ACHIEVE THEIR PHILANTHROPIC DREAMS BY ENABLING THEM TO ENSURE THAT THE COMMUNITY'S NEEDS ARE MET NOW, AND FOR GENERATIONS TO COME IN LASTING AND MEANINGFUL WAYS. MORE THAN THIRTY YEARS LATER, THE FOUNDATION MANAGES OVER $285 MILLION IN ASSETS AND HAS MATURED INTO A TRUE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, ADMINISTERING FUNDS DONATED BY INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE GREATER HOUSTON AND NATIONAL COMMUNITIES. THE FOUNDATION HAS A LONG-TERM APPROACH TO CHARITABLE GIVING WHICH FACILITATES THE CHARITABLE INTENTIONS OF DONORS DURING AND BEYOND THEIR LIFETIMES. BY WORKING WITH PROFESSIONAL ADVISORS, THE FOUNDATION IS ABLE TO DEVELOP INNOVATIVE PHILANTHROPIC STRATEGIES WITH OPTIMAL TAX BENEFITS THAT HELP DONORS CREATE THEIR OWN PERSONAL LEGACY.THE FOUNDATION IS STRUCTURED TO ADVISE ON AND RECEIVE GIFTS OF CASH, STOCK, BONDS, LIFE INSURANCE, REAL ESTATE, AND OTHER PROPERTY, AND FACILITATES THE CREATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF DONOR ADVISED FUNDS, SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS, AND ENDOWMENTS. THE FUNDS ARE PROFESSIONALLY MANAGED TO ENSURE THAT DONORS RECEIVE THE GREATEST BENEFIT FROM THEIR CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS AND TO ENSURE PHILANTHROPIC DOLLARS ARE USED TO THE FULLEST EXTENT. THE INVESTMENT COMMITTEE OF THE FOUNDATION MONITORS AND EVALUATES THE OUTSIDE INVESTMENT CONSULTING FIRM.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Lewis Kalmans
Vice Chair/treasurer
$0
Rob Shoss
Secretary
$0
Jay Kaplan
Chair
$0
Roberta Herman-Dietrich
Executive Director
$0
Lauren Kaufman Blachman
Trustee
$0
Audrey Fersten
Trustee
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$2,847,743
Government grants $103,028
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$17,013,471
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $7,931,470
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$19,964,242
Total Program Service Revenue$347,017
Investment income $2,338,349
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $52,646
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $2,666,171
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $24,014,170

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Houston Jewish Community Foundation has awarded $15,667,990 in support to 170 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

EVELYN RUBENSTEIN JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER

Org PageRecipient Profile

Houston, TX

PURPOSE: General Support

$2,223,281

JEWISH FEDERATION GRTR HOUSTON

Org PageRecipient Profile

Houston, TX

PURPOSE: General Support

$1,899,450

HOUSTON JEWISH FAMILY FOUNDATION

Org PageRecipient Profile

Houston, TX

PURPOSE: Charitable purposes - see Schedule O

$1,825,000

UT MD ANDERSON

PURPOSE: General Support

$1,296,230

JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE

Org PageRecipient Profile

Houston, TX

PURPOSE: General Support

$1,247,842

CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL

PURPOSE: General Support

$533,250
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 11 grants that Houston Jewish Community Foundation has recieved totaling $1,870,770.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Naomi And Martin Warren Family Foundation

Houston, TX

PURPOSE: EDUCATION

$1,744,165
Meyer And Ida Gordon Foundation 2

Houston, TX

PURPOSE: TO HELP THE ORGANIZATION IN FULFILLING THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH IT WAS CREATED.

$50,000
Meyer And Ida Gordon Foundation

Houston, TX

PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE

$35,000
Jewish Communal Fund

New York, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$23,000
Soref-Breslauer Texas Foundation

Sugar Land, TX

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$10,000
Holthouse Foundation For Kids

Houston, TX

PURPOSE: OPERATING SUPPORT

$5,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$154,407,065
Earnings$23,073,940
Admin Expense$1,396,523
Net Contributions$20,367,009
Other Expense$36,060
Grants$18,460,018
Ending Balance$177,955,413

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