Jewish Federation Of The Berkshires Inc is located in Pittsfield, MA. The organization was established in 1994. 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 The Berkshires Inc employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Jewish Federation Of The Berkshires 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 12/2021, Jewish Federation Of The Berkshires Inc generated $2.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.7% 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 2015, Jewish Federation Of The Berkshires Inc has awarded 49 individual grants totaling $1,525,625. 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 THE BERKSHIRES CARES FOR THOSE IN NEED AND NURTURES AND SUSTAINS THE JEWISH COMMUNITY LOCALLY, IN ISRAEL AND AROUND THE WORLD TODAY AND FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE FEDERATION ALLOCATES FUNDS TO ITS AFFILIATE ORGANIZATIONS, OVERSEES NEEDS AND OTHER INITIATIVES AND ORGANIZATIONS IT DEEMS APPROPRIATE. DURING 2021, THE FEDERATION PRODUCED 86 EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL, FAMILY, AND HOLIDAY PROGRAMS FOR THE COMMUNITY WITH OVER 5,600 ATTENDEES AND ENGAGED OVER 200 VOLUNTEERS. THE FEDERATION RECEIVED DONATIONS FROM OVER 1,100 DONORS AND ASSISTED 19 ORGANIZATIONS. CAMP AND ISRAEL TRAVEL SCHOLARSHIPS WERE AWARDED TO 36 CHILDREN AND TEENS.
THE BERKSHIRE JEWISH VOICE NEWSPAPER UNITES THE COMMUNITY AND BROADENS SPIRITUAL, POLITICAL AND CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING THROUGH A MIX OF NEWS, EVENTS, OPINION AND DISCUSSION. DURING 2021, THE FEDERATION PUBLISHED 9 EDITIONS AND DISTRIBUTED 22,500 COPIES. THE FEDERATION ALSO DISTRIBUTED 4,000 COPIES OF THE BERKSHIRE JEWISH SUMMER GUIDE, A SUPPLEMENT OF THE BERKSHIRE JEWISH VOICE.
THE OLDER ADULT KOSHER HOT MEAL PROGRAM PROVIDES NUTRITIOUS MEALS, COMPANIONSHIP AND EDUCATIONAL STIMULATION FOR SENIORS AND THE HOMEBOUND EACH YEAR. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES KOSHER MEALS ON WHEELS DELIVERED, IN-PERSON COMMUNITY MEALS AND HOLIDAY CARE PACKAGES. DURING 2021, THE FEDERATION PROVIDED 4,000 MEALS AND 725 CARE PACKAGES FOR OLDER ADULTS.
THE JEWISH FEDERATION PROVIDES VARIOUS OTHER PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO THE LOCAL JEWISH COMMUNITY INCLUDING SOCIAL SERVICES, EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE, JEWISH PROGRAMMING, COMMUNITY RELATIONS, THE BERKSHIRE B'NAI TZEDEK YOUTH FOUNDATION, VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS AND THE WOMEN'S FOUNDATION PROGRAMS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Dara Kaufman Executive Di | Officer | 45 | $123,000 |
Joshua Bloom Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kathy Fraker Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jane Glaser Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jennifer Sacon Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lisa Schindler-Frankel President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $1,309,703 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $6,958 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,309,703 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $50,256 |
Investment income | $52,605 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $562,208 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,974,772 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $378,603 |
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. | $134,404 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $10,982 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $253,704 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $28,309 |
Payroll taxes | $2,378 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $11,398 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $17,645 |
Fees for services: Other | $21,723 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $9,283 |
Information technology | $3,532 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $64,449 |
Travel | $2,342 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $551 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,858 |
Insurance | $7,391 |
All other expenses | $33,168 |
Total functional expenses | $1,129,576 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $89,403 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,082,746 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $45,925 |
Accounts receivable, net | $4,517 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $700 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $7,054 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $14,858 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,774,029 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $82,075 |
Total assets | $4,101,307 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $46,377 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $4,860 |
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 | $51,237 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,438,895 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,611,175 |
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 | $4,101,307 |
Over the last fiscal year, Jewish Federation Of The Berkshires Inc has awarded $246,625 in support to 5 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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New York, NY PURPOSE: ASSIST WITH NEEDY JE | $192,000 |
New York, NY PURPOSE: COMBAT ANTI-SEMITISM | $26,463 |
Gt Barrington, MA PURPOSE: PROMOTE JEWISH EDUCA | $12,714 |
CONGREGATION KNESSET ISRAEL PURPOSE: PROMOTE JEWISH EDUCA | $8,148 |
Amherst, MA PURPOSE: PROMOTE JEWISH EDUCA | $7,300 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Jewish Federation Of The Berkshires Inc has recieved totaling $61,200.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Clarfeld Family Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: UKRAINE FUND | $40,000 |
Clarfeld Family Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $10,000 |
Clarfeld Family Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: UKRAINE FUND | $10,000 |
Peter And Mary Levin Family Foundation Cincinnati, OH PURPOSE: ANNUAL SUPPORT | $1,200 |
Beg. Balance | $2,222,300 |
Earnings | $360,308 |
Net Contributions | $165,045 |
Grants | -$26,378 |
Ending Balance | $2,774,031 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Lighthouse Guild International Inc New York, NY | $511,507,297 | $10,629,551 |
North Star Fund Inc New York, NY | $26,831,975 | $32,265,698 |
Granite United Way Manchester, NH | $10,904,464 | $19,030,593 |
United Way Of Buffalo And Erie County Buffalo, NY | $31,555,637 | $14,020,396 |
United Way Of Long Island Deer Park, NY | $13,444,061 | $14,770,315 |
Wellington Management Foundation Boston, MA | $61,260,814 | $15,149,104 |
Keren Hayeshivot Trust Brooklyn, NY | $1,238,192 | $11,653,329 |
Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Inc New York, NY | $32,985,153 | $13,088,201 |
United Way Of Tri County Inc Framingham, MA | $6,314,872 | $10,584,211 |
United Way Of Greater New Haven Inc New Haven, CT | $7,094,504 | $11,335,998 |
United Way Inc Hartford, CT | $29,196,738 | $12,702,734 |
United Way Of Central New York Inc Syracuse, NY | $9,420,955 | $9,385,723 |