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 06/2022, Jewish Federation Of Northern New Jersey Inc employed 51 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 06/2022, Jewish Federation Of Northern New Jersey Inc generated $18.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $13.7m during the year ending 06/2022. 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 Northern New Jersey Inc has awarded 658 individual grants totaling $43,768,551. 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
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
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:
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.
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.
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.
GRANTS FROM ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION AND EMERGENCY RELIEF SUPPORT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Jason Shames CEO & Assistant Secretary | Officer | 45 | $369,355 |
Lisa Harris-Glass Chief Planning Officer | Officer | 45 | $205,274 |
Robin Rochlin Managing Director Endowment | 45 | $146,482 | |
Laura Freeman Managing Director, Marketing | 45 | $136,958 | |
Naomi Knopf Chief Of Staff | 45 | $137,401 | |
Andrew Epstein Md, Finance & Admin, Start 4/2021 | Officer | 45 | $138,517 |
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 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $1,113,474 |
Related organizations | $16,000 |
Government grants | $1,038,525 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $11,602,329 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $3,815,252 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $13,770,328 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,255,866 |
Investment income | $563,861 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | -$28,747 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $2,572,260 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $30,117 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $31,282 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $18,194,967 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $5,488,079 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $1,793,314 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $842,925 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $133,244 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $2,819,682 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $421,127 |
Payroll taxes | $256,470 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $6,924 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $74,700 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $26,059 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $2,661 |
Fees for services: Other | $533,218 |
Advertising and promotion | $141,221 |
Office expenses | $151,648 |
Information technology | $214,184 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $191,605 |
Travel | $19,444 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $62,622 |
Interest | $86,428 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $166,195 |
Insurance | $73,705 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $13,702,210 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,100,248 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $2,578,963 |
Accounts receivable, net | $521,420 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $363,068 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $297,250 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $6,001,153 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $49,981,942 |
Investments—other securities | $12,068,887 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $32,632 |
Other assets | $950 |
Total assets | $73,946,513 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,445,846 |
Grants payable | $5,322,326 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $3,600,000 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $19,631,321 |
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 | $411,548 |
Total liabilities | $30,411,041 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $22,652,358 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $20,883,114 |
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 | $73,946,513 |
Over the last fiscal year, Jewish Federation Of Northern New Jersey Inc has awarded $5,656,267 in support to 92 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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ADLER APHASIA CENTER PURPOSE: HENERAL SUPPORT | $12,000 |
ALZHEIMER'S NEW JERSEY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,900 |
AMERICAN COMMITTEE FOR SHAARE ZEDEK HOSPITAL PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,886 |
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF ERETZ HEMDAH PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $6,500 |
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF LEKET ISRAEL PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $6,650 |
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF MAGEN DAVID ADOM PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $6,730 |