Foundation For Jewish Philanthropies

Organization Overview

Foundation For Jewish Philanthropies is located in Getzville, NY. The organization was established in 1962. 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, Foundation For Jewish Philanthropies employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Foundation For Jewish Philanthropies 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, Foundation For Jewish Philanthropies generated $25.8m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $32.3m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, Foundation For Jewish Philanthropies has awarded 960 individual grants totaling $78,597,896. 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 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE ORGANIZATION IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT, PUBLIC CHARITY ESTABLISHED IN 1911 TO PROVIDE FOR THE QUALITY AND CONTINUITY OF JEWISH LIFE IN WESTERN NEW YORK AND AROUND THE WORLD THROUGH PRIVATE PHILANTHROPY. THE FOUNDATION SEEKS, ACCEPTS, MANAGES, AND DISTRIBUTES CHARITABLE LEGACIES, BEQUESTS, TRUSTS, ENDOWMENTS, AND OTHER PHILANTHROPICAL FUNDS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE COMMUNITY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE FOUNDATION OPERATES AS A PUBLIC CHARITY TO SEEK, ACCEPT, MANAGE, AND DISTRIBUTE LEGACIES, BEQUESTS, ENDOWMENTS, TRUSTS, DONOR-ADVISED, RESTRICTED, AND OTHER PHILANTHROPIC FUNDS. THE FOUNDATION DEVELOPS AND MANAGES ENDOWMENT FUNDS FOR JEWISH SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES, COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, TEMPLES, AND SYNAGOGUES. IT OFFERS A VARIETY OF PLANNED GIVING SERVICES FOR DONORS AND CONDUCTS A GRANT MAKING PROGRAM FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS FOR BROAD CHARITABLE PURPOSES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Irving Levy
Executive Director
$190,547
Cortney Heitzman
Controller
$64,663
Gretchen Gross
Vice President
$0
Alison Keane
Vice President
$0
Peter Weinmann
Vice President
$0
Kenneth Shuman
Secretary
$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$21,767,769
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $1,951,603
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$21,767,769
Total Program Service Revenue$315,191
Investment income $451,903
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $2,760,545
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $25,804,353

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Foundation For Jewish Philanthropies has awarded $25,986,065 in support to 113 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

BOSTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL

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Boston, MA

PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSES

$19,000,000

MOTE MARINE LABORATORY

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Sarasota, FL

PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSES

$1,128,163

DANA-FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE

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Boston, MA

PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSES

$1,000,000

BUFFALO JEWISH FEDERATION

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Williamsville, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSES

$636,466

FINGER LAKES LAND TRUST

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Ithaca, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSES

$500,000

SUNCOAST AQUATIC NATURE CENTER ASSOCIATES

Org PageRecipient Profile

Sarasota, FL

PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSES

$413,722
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Foundation For Jewish Philanthropies has recieved totaling $214,948.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Paul And Helen Ellis Charitable Tr

Buffalo, NY

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE FUND DONATION

$155,000
Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc

Buffalo, NY

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED USE; SHUMAN FUND

$53,448
Joseph & Anna Gartner Foundation

Williamsville, NY

PURPOSE: OPERATIONS/ SPECIAL PROJ./ENDOWMENT

$4,500
Tr Federman Scholarship Fund

Buffalo, NY

PURPOSE: TO ADVANCE CHARITABLE

$2,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$28,423,289
Earnings$2,945,801
Net Contributions$721,394
Other Expense$1,745,882
Ending Balance$33,836,366

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