Combined Jewish Philanthropies Of Greater Boston Inc is located in Boston, MA. The organization was established in 1965. 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 06/2021, Combined Jewish Philanthropies Of Greater Boston Inc employed 196 individuals. This organization is the central organization for a national or regional group of organizations. Combined Jewish Philanthropies Of Greater Boston Inc 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 06/2020, Combined Jewish Philanthropies Of Greater Boston Inc generated $218.9m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $236.9m during the year ending 06/2020. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Combined Jewish Philanthropies Of Greater Boston Inc has awarded 7,461 individual grants totaling $1,405,460,192. 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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CJP'S MISSION IS TO INSPIRE AND MOBILIZE THE DIVERSE BOSTON JEWISH COMMUNITY TO ENGAGE IN BUILDING COMMUNITIES OF LEARNING AND ACTION THAT STRENGTHEN JEWISH LIFE AND IMPROVE THE WORLD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CJP'S MISSION IS TO INSPIRE AND MOBILIZE THE DIVERSE BOSTON JEWISH COMMUNITY TO ENGAGE IN BUILDING COMMUNITIES OF LEARNING AND ACTION THAT STRENGTHEN JEWISH LIFE AND IMPROVE THE WORLD. CJP WORKS TO ACHIEVE THIS MISSION THROUGH ITS MAJOR PROGRAMS, WHICH INCLUDE BROADER AND DEEPER ENGAGEMENT IN JEWISH LIFE, CARING FOR VULNERABLE POPULATIONS, AND OPTIMIZING THE ECOSYSTEM. BROADER AND DEEPER ENGAGEMENT IN JEWISH LIFE: CJP'S CORE REASON FOR EXISTENCE IS TO ENSURE BOSTON HAS A THRIVING JEWISH COMMUNITY. THE JEWISH LIFE PORTFOLIO INCLUDES ALL ASPECTS OF A HIGHLY ENGAGED AND COMMITTED COMMUNITY, INCLUDING FUNDING FOR THE MOST VULNERABLE, SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN, TEENS, YOUNG ADULTS, AND CRITICAL ORGANIZATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS. CJP SEEKS TO ENSURE THE MOST VULNERABLE HAVE THEIR NEEDS MET WHILE ALSO INVESTING IN PROGRAMS AND PARTNERS THAT CONNECT MORE PEOPLE TO JEWISH LIFE AND LEARNING TO ENHANCE THEIR LIVES. THE GOAL IS TO ENGAGE MORE PEOPLE MORE DEEPLY IN JEWISH LIFE IN GREATER BOSTON, CJP'S SISTER CITIES OF HAIFA, ISRAEL AND DNIPRO, UKRAINE, AND IN OTHER JEWISH COMMUNITIES AROUND THE WORLD. CARING FOR VULNERABLE POPULATIONS: ENSURING THAT BASIC NEEDS ARE MET FOR MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY (JEWISH AND NON-JEWISH) IS A KEY TENET OF THE JEWISH BELIEF SYSTEM. ACCORDINGLY, CJP WORKS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL SOCIAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE FOR THE MOST VULNERABLE IN THE JEWISH COMMUNITY AND BEYOND, FOCUSING ON POVERTY ALLEVIATION, SUPPORT FOR THE ELDERLY, HOUSING ASSISTANCE, MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMS, AND BASIC NEEDS SUPPORT. CJP EXTENDS THIS SUPPORT TO THE SISTER CITIES OF HAIFA AND DNIPRO, WORKING TO MEET NEEDS LOCALLY WITH CAREFULLY CHOSEN PARTNERS ON THE GROUND, AND IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE JEWISH JOINT DISTRIBUTION COMMITTEE AROUND THE WORLD. OPTIMIZING THE ECOSYSTEM: A CRITICAL PART OF CJP'S ROLE IN THE GREATER BOSTON JEWISH COMMUNITY IS TO ENSURE THAT CJP'S COMMUNITY PARTNERS ARE HEALTHY AND THRIVING. IN ADDITION TO SUPPORTING PARTNERS BEHIND THE SCENES, CJP ALSO FOCUSES ON SUPPORTING FORMAL COLLABORATIONS, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, GROUP PURCHASE PROGRAMS, AND OTHER SUPPORTS FOR NETWORKS OF ORGANIZATIONS. THIS INCLUDES CJP'S COMMUNAL SECURITY INITIATIVE, WHICH OFFERS GRANTS, PROFESSIONAL GUIDANCE, TRAINING AND EXPERTISE RELATED TO PHYSICAL SECURITY FOR JEWISH INSTITUTIONS ACROSS THE COMMUNITY.
DONOR ADVISED FUNDS & OTHER PROGRAMS: IN ADDITION TO CJP'S MAJOR PROGRAM SERVICES, CJP MAKES GRANTS TO MANY NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH ITS DONOR ADVISED FUNDS (DAF), SUPPORTING EDUCATION, HEALTHCARE, AND SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES LOCALLY AND NATIONALLY. OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE DESIGNATED GRANTS WHERE CJP PROVIDES DIRECT SUPPORT TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS BOTH DOMESTICALLY AND OVERSEAS SEPARATE FROM THE DAF PROGRAM.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Name Not Listed Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
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Bald Hill Builders Llc Construction | 6/29/21 | $325,129 |
Ianniciello Electric Inc Electrical Contractor | 6/29/21 | $259,916 |
Ideo Lp Consulting Services | 6/29/21 | $239,997 |
C & W Facility Services Inc Facilities Maintenance | 6/29/21 | $291,302 |
Nutter Mcclennen & Fish Llp Legal Services | 6/29/21 | $225,502 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $201,681,522 |
Investment income | $11,141,216 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $18,712 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $4,768,227 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$365,160 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $218,872,687 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $424,052 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $2,437,961 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $232,119 |
Other salaries and wages | $15,531,165 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $530,625 |
Other employee benefits | $2,026,260 |
Payroll taxes | $1,142,651 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $123,788 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $200,397 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $34,557 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $10,500 |
Fees for services: Other | $2,240,393 |
Advertising and promotion | $631,151 |
Office expenses | $465,897 |
Information technology | $731,345 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $1,782,787 |
Travel | $287,561 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $338,213 |
Interest | $111,193 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,680,500 |
Insurance | $184,105 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $236,866,465 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,000 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $9,933,563 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $37,495,301 |
Accounts receivable, net | $381,810 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $1,097,461 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $430,755 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $771,410,543 |
Investments—other securities | $837,201,015 |
Investments—program-related | $3,097,600 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $6,243,064 |
Total assets | $1,695,752,334 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,626,090 |
Grants payable | $45,998,398 |
Deferred revenue | $2,872,922 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $23,606,549 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $22,842,500 |
Other liabilities | $681,037 |
Total liabilities | $98,627,496 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,597,124,838 |
Over the last fiscal year, Combined Jewish Philanthropies Of Greater Boston Inc has awarded $139,034,724 in support to 960 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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Mclean, VA PURPOSE: DAF - Health Care & Research | $6,917,668 |
Indianapolis, IN PURPOSE: DAF - General Philanthropy | $6,745,000 |
New York, NY PURPOSE: Community Services | $5,343,726 |
New York, NY PURPOSE: DAF - Environment | $5,105,915 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: Campus Services | $4,483,462 |
Boston, MA PURPOSE: Social Services | $3,340,012 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Combined Jewish Philanthropies Of Greater Boston Inc has recieved totaling $14,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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A C Ratshesky Foundation Needham, MA PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Shribman Family Foundation Boston, MA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $3,000 |
Turkanis Family Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $1,000 |
Beg. Balance | $168,439,754 |
Earnings | $44,591,830 |
Net Contributions | $8,260,603 |
Grants | $9,988,109 |
Ending Balance | $211,304,078 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Jewish Communal Fund New York, NY | $2,570,099,815 | $934,013,721 |
Bank Of America Charitable Gift Fund Boston, MA | $2,364,761,741 | $837,703,273 |
The Jewish Federations Of North America Inc New York, NY | $282,120,416 | $264,865,615 |
United Jewish Appeal Federation Of Jewish Philanthropies Of Ny Inc New York, NY | $1,420,472,000 | $239,679,000 |
Combined Jewish Philanthropies Of Greater Boston Inc Boston, MA | $1,695,752,334 | $218,872,687 |
Robin Hood Foundation New York, NY | $351,881,499 | $139,766,138 |
P E F Israel Endowment Funds Inc New York, NY | $176,286,241 | $178,783,628 |
United Way Of New York City New York, NY | $40,512,646 | $61,047,819 |
United Way Of Massachusetts Bay Inc Boston, MA | $61,459,192 | $54,248,060 |
Childrens Rescue Fund Bronx, NY | $24,029,170 | $53,044,030 |
United Way Of Greater Rochester And The Finger Lakes Inc Rochester, NY | $189,540,443 | $45,112,374 |
United Way Of Connecticut Rocky Hill, CT | $9,253,569 | $38,307,240 |