Jewish Federation Of Northern New Jersey Inc
- Assets
- $65.5m
- Revenue
- $14.8m
- Investments
- $8.0m
- Employees
- 57
- Location
- Paramus, NJ
- Founding
- 02/2007
- Data as of
- 06/2020
- EIN
- 20-1195592
Organization Overview
Jewish Federation Of Northern New Jersey Inc is located in Paramus, NJ. The organization was established in 2007. 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, Jewish Federation Of Northern New Jersey Inc employed 57 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Jewish Federation Of Northern New Jersey 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, Jewish Federation Of Northern New Jersey Inc generated $14.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $11.8m during the year ending 06/2020. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Jewish Federation Of Northern New Jersey Inc has awarded 659 individual grants totaling $43,165,870. 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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JEWISH FEDERATION OF NORTHERN NEW JERSEY CREATES A STRONGER, MORE VIBRANT JEWISH EXPERIENCE IN NORTHERN NEW JERSEY, ISRAEL AND AROUND THE WORLD, WHEREVER JEWS LIVE. WE FOCUS ON THE FUTURE, HELP THOSE IN NEED AND WORK HARD TO ENSURE OUR COMMUNITY CONTINUES TO PROSPER.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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JFNNJ PROVIDES SUPPORT TO JEWISH INSTITUTIONS IN NORTHERN NEW JERSEY AND ISRAEL TO ENRICH JEWISH LIFE IN THESE COMMUNITIES. GRANTS AND ALLOCATIONS ARE GIVEN TO 501(C)3 ORGANIZATIONS, SUCH AS JEWISH FEDERATIONS OF NORTH AMERICA (JFNA)AND JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTERS (JCCS). CONNECTIONS BETWEEN NORTHERN NEW JERSEY AND ISRAEL ARE STRENGTHENED BY JFNNJ'S SOCIAL AND CULTURAL EXCHANGES. THROUGH ITS RELATIONSHIPS WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT AND ELECTED OFFICIALS, JFNNJ ADVOCATES FOR THE COMMUNITY'S SAFETY. JFNNJ ASSISTS AGENCIES IN OBTAINING GOVERNMENT GRANTS AND PROVIDES DIRECTION TO ENSURE THE SAFETY AND SECURITY OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS.
SOCIAL WELFARE - JFNNJ WORKS TO ASSESS AND ADDRESS THE MOST PRESSING NEEDS OF OUR JEWISH COMMUNITY IN NORTHERN NEW JERSEY, ISRAEL AND AROUND THE WORLD. GRANTS ARE PROVIDED TO 501(C)3 ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE SOCIAL SERVICES, HUNGER RELIEF, SENIOR NUTRITION AND SENIOR TRANSPORTATION. THROUGH ITS COUNCIL FOR OLDER ADULTS PROGRAM, FEDERATION FUNDS FIVE (5) CONGREGATE MEAL AND KOSHER MEALS-ON-WHEELS SITES SERVING ALMOST 70,000 MEALS TO SENIORS. FEDERATION ALSO PROVIDES CHAPLAINCY AND PASTORAL CARE TO LOCAL INSTITUTIONS.
JEWISH EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT - JFNNJ IS DEDICATED TO PROMOTING AND ENHANCING JEWISH EDUCATION AND IDENTITY THROUGH ITS JEWISH EDUCATION SERVICES PROGRAM AND GRANTS TO JEWISH DAY SCHOOLS. THROUGH THE ONE HAPPY CAMPER PROGRAM, STIPENDS ARE PROVIDED TO FIRST-TIME CAMPERS AT JEWISH OVERNIGHT CAMPS WHERE THEY FORM LIFELONG CONNECTIONS TO JEWISH CULTURE AND COMMUNITY. ALLOCATIONS ARE ALSO MADE TO HILLEL, A PROGRAM IN LOCAL COLLEGES THAT FOSTERS JEWISH IDENTITY THROUGH SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES. JFNNJ CONTINUES TO SUPPORT TAGLIT-BIRTHRIGHT ISRAEL AND ONWARD ISRAEL FOR YOUNG ADULTS TO IMMERSE THEMSELVES IN ISRAELI CULTURE. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE HENRY & MARILYN TAUB FOUNDATION, JFNNJ'S SYNAGOGUE LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE WORKS WITH SYNAGOGUE LEADERS TO TRANSFORM SYNAGOGUES, BUILD COMMUNITIES AND CREATE A DYNAMIC JEWISH FUTURE.
GRANTS FROM ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION AND EMERGENCY RELIEF SUPPORT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jason Shames Chief Executive Officer & Assistant Secretary | Officer | 45 | $340,615 |
Lisa Harris-Glass Chief Planning Officer | Officer | 45 | $200,856 |
Robin Rochlin Managing Director Endowment | 45 | $131,680 | |
Laura Freeman Managing Director, Marketing | 45 | $123,783 | |
Jodi Heimler Managing Director Development | 45 | $120,095 | |
Naomi Knopf Chief Of Staff | 45 | $115,877 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Israel Tour Connection Llc Mission Tour | 6/29/16 | $133,674 |
Colonial Consulting Llc Investment Advisory | 6/29/16 | $107,507 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $10,100,968 |
| Investment income | $405,161 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | -$2,728 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $3,470,587 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$20,020 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $14,848,347 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $1,645,939 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $734,791 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,846,557 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $430,931 |
| Payroll taxes | $252,889 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $21,152 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $78,232 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $16,759 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $4,913 |
| Fees for services: Other | $269,387 |
| Advertising and promotion | $135,394 |
| Office expenses | $133,003 |
| Information technology | $206,095 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $135,181 |
| Travel | $14,904 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $79,423 |
| Interest | $84,364 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $160,077 |
| Insurance | $55,476 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $11,849,532 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $830,265 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $3,738,382 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $282,270 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $248,100 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $27,868 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $46,050,762 |
| Investments—other securities | $7,972,463 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $57,896 |
| Other assets | $10,283 |
| Total assets | $65,504,215 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $648,577 |
| Grants payable | $4,684,619 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $3,600,000 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $18,140,783 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $734,625 |
| Other liabilities | $406,641 |
| Total liabilities | $28,215,245 |
| 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 | $37,288,970 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Jewish Federation Of Northern New Jersey Inc has awarded $5,209,121 in support to 86 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,776,980 |
Teaneck, NJ PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $751,836 |
KAPLEN JCC ON THE PALISADES PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $460,037 |
New Brunswick, NJ PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $161,859 |
Morristown, NJ PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
Clifton, NJ PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $97,608 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Jewish Federation Of Northern New Jersey Inc has recieved totaling $240,396.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Morris Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: ANNUAL CAMPAIGN, UKRAINE RELIEF FUND, MEN'S TREE OF LIFE MEMORIAL FUND | $85,000 |
Lewis Fam Tr Palm Beach, FL PURPOSE: PRESELECTED ORGANIZATIONS | $65,000 |
Morris Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: ANNUAL FOUNDATION PLEDGE 2022 AND CHALLENGE FUND | $51,796 |
The@deborah And Ronald Eisenberg Family Foundation Inc Springfield, NJ PURPOSE: GENERAL | $35,800 |
Stanley & Hana Goldberg Family Foundation Inc Fort Lee, NJ PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $1,800 |
Ruth R Greenberg Family Foundation Teaneck, NJ PURPOSE: CHARITABLE ORG GRANT FOR CHARITABLE DISTRIBUTION | $1,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $37,377,630 |
| Earnings | $10,857,936 |
| Admin Expense | $79,722 |
| Net Contributions | $4,637,379 |
| Other Expense | $1,450,092 |
| Grants | $1,397,241 |
| Ending Balance | $49,945,890 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Jewish Federation Of Greater Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | $424,827,168 | $56,076,653 |
Masonic Charity Foundation Of New Jersey Burlington, NJ | $172,221,934 | $43,314,018 |
United Way Of Greater Rochester And The Finger Lakes Inc Rochester, NY | $189,540,443 | $45,112,374 |
The United Way Of Southwestern Pennsylvania Pittsburgh, PA | $71,821,513 | $41,142,392 |
Jewish Federation Of Greater Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | $277,158,927 | $43,372,124 |
Foundation For Jewish Philanthropies Getzville, NY | $249,898,212 | $25,804,353 |
United Way Of Greater Philadelphia And Southern New Jersey Philadelphia, PA | $111,398,154 | $23,240,167 |
Colcom Foundation Pittsburgh, PA | $406,634,028 | $48,313,267 |
Jewish Federation Of Greater Metrowest Nj Whippany, NJ | $148,757,737 | $46,864,442 |
Jewish Federation Of Southern New Jersey Cherry Hill, NJ | $14,483,515 | $34,407,041 |
United Way Of The Greater Lehigh Valley Allentown, PA | $15,393,137 | $25,966,681 |
Syracuse Community Health Center Inc Syracuse, NY | $18,630,162 | $24,795,455 |