Jewish Community Relations Council Of Greater Boston
- Assets
- $3.2m
- Revenue
- $3.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 13
- Location
- Boston, MA
- Founding
- 06/1951
- Data as of
- 09/2023
- EIN
- 04-2104347
Organization Overview
Jewish Community Relations Council Of Greater Boston is located in Boston, MA. The organization was established in 1951. According to its NTEE Classification (Q70) the organization is classified as: International Human Rights, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Jewish Community Relations Council Of Greater Boston employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Jewish Community Relations Council Of Greater Boston 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 09/2023, Jewish Community Relations Council Of Greater Boston generated $3.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.2m during the year ending 09/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
REPRESENTATIVE VOICE OF THE ORGANIZED JEWISH COMMUNITY IN THE GREATER BOSTON AREA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT THE COUNCIL WORKS TO ENGAGE MEMBERS OF BOSTON'S JEWISH COMMUNITY IN THE WORK OF SOCIAL JUSTICE THROUGH COMMUNITY SERVICE AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZING, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OTHER FAITH COMMUNITIES AND A RANGE OF COMMUNITY-BASED NONPROFITS. THE SOCIAL JUSTICE PROGRAM AREAS ARE: THE GREATER BOSTON JEWISH COALITION FOR LITERACY, WHICH MOBILIZES HUNDREDS OF VOLUNTEERS TO PROVIDE WEEKLY TUTORING TO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHILDREN IN UNDER RESOURCED URBAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS. THE COUNCIL ALSO PROVIDES HOLOCAUST PROGRAMMING AND EDUCATION, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE NEW ENGLAND HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL.
IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE SUPPORT - THE COUNCIL TAKES A MULTI-PRONGED APPROACH TO STAND IN SOLIDARITY WITH OUR IMMIGRANT NEIGHBORS, INCLUDING ORGANIZING SANCTUARY CLUSTERS AND IMMIGRATION DETENTION ACCOMPANIMENT. SINCE SEPTEMBER OF 2021, WE HAVE BEEN PART OF A COMPREHENSIVE NETWORK WELCOMING AFGHAN IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES INTO OUR COMMUNITY AND HAVE ORGANIZED 35 CONGREGATIONAL SUPPORT TEAMS, INCLUDING 25 SYNAGOGUES, IN ORDER TO WELCOME SOME 200 AFGHAN INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES.
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS - WORKING TOGETHER WITH THE MASSACHUSETTS ASSOCIATION OF JEWISH FEDERATIONS (MAJF), THE COUNCIL BRINGS TOGETHER BROAD COALITIONS OF JEWISH AGENCIES, ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS, TO ADVOCATE FOR COMPASSIONATE PUBLIC POLICIES AND ADEQUATE FUNDING TO ASSIST THOSE MOST IN NEED AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL. THROUGH SUCCESSFUL COLLABORATIONS WITH A VARIETY OF ADVOCACY ORGANIZATIONS IN THE BROADER COMMUNITY, THE COUNCIL MULTIPLIES ITS IMPACT AND THE REACH OF ITS CONTACTS AND FOSTERS AND DEVELOPS RELATIONSHIPS WITH GOVERNMENTAL OFFICIALS AT THE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LEVELS IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE POLICY SUCCESSES IN THE BUDGETARY, ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEGISLATIVE ARENAS.
ISRAEL ENGAGEMENT - THE COUNCIL IS COMMITTED TO ENGAGING WITH PEOPLE FROM DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS TO FOSTER CIVIL DIALOGUE AND BUILD SUPPORT FOR ISRAEL, THE NATIONAL HOMELAND OF THE JEWISH PEOPLE. THE COUNCIL PURSUES THESE GOALS BY ENGAGING IN WORK SUCH AS COMMUNITY EDUCATION, CULTIVATING RELATIONSHIPS THROUGHOUT GREATER BOSTON, LEADING STUDY TOURS TO ISRAEL WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS AND SUPPORTING NATIONAL EFFORTS THROUGH OUR PARTNERSHIPS WITH THE JEWISH COUNCIL FOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS. STUDY TOUR PARTICIPANTS ARE STRATEGICALLY SELECTED INFLUENTIAL LEADERS, INCLUDING CLERGY AND ELECTED OFFICIALS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Scott Gilefsky President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Samantha Joseph Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Frank Litwin Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Edward Kutchin Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Andrew Zelermyer Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
David Abromowitz Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,928,156 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,928,156 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $63,924 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $3,112 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,995,192 |
| 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. | $481,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $92,516 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $623,144 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $13,412 |
| Other employee benefits | $163,702 |
| Payroll taxes | $69,242 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $89,373 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $225,654 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $34,015 |
| Information technology | $106,675 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $129,656 |
| Travel | $60,341 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $45,771 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,016 |
| Insurance | $16,451 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,166,903 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $962,906 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $330,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $29,345 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $153,969 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $3,139 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,852 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,684,651 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $3,168,862 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $266,813 |
| 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 | $128,524 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $395,337 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,418,525 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $355,000 |
| 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 | $3,168,862 |