The Female Hebrew Benevolent Society Of Philadelphia

Organization Overview

The Female Hebrew Benevolent Society Of Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia, PA. The organization was established in 1994. According to its NTEE Classification (S81) the organization is classified as: Womens Service Clubs, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Female Hebrew Benevolent Society Of Philadelphia 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 04/2023, Female Hebrew Benevolent Society Of Philadelphia generated $441.9k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $209.2k during the year ending 04/2023. While expenses have increased by 3.1% per year over the past 8 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

PROVIDING IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL, JEWISH WOMEN IN FINANCIAL CRISIS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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EMERGENCY AID:DURING THE FISCAL YEAR THAT ENDED APRIL 30, 2023, FHBS ASSISTED 85 CLIENTS. THE AVERAGE GRANT WAS $836. TOP AREAS OF NEED WERE MEDICAL SERVICES AND SUPPLIES AND SHELTER. THIS PROGRAM IS SUPPORTED BY THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA. SPECIAL FUNDING FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE WAS PROVIDED BY MARCY GRINGLAS & JOEL GREENBERG, SEED THE DREAM FOUNDATION.


CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS: SIXTY-FIVE CAMPERS FROM 25 FAMILIES ATTENDED 22 DIFFERENT DAY AND OVERNIGHT CAMPS LAST SUMMER. FUNDING CAME FROM THE ESTATE OF MIRELE STEINIG, JACKIE & ALAN LURIA, AND MARCY GRINGLAS & JOEL GREENBERG, SEED THE DREAM FOUNDATION.EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEMS:SIXTY-SEVEN FRAIL, ELDERLY WOMEN GAINED PEACE OF MIND WITH THE CONNECTION OF A PERSONAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEM TO THEIR TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT, ENABLING THEM TO REMAIN SAFELY IN THEIR OWN HOMES. SEVEN CALLS FOR ASSISTANCE WERE PLACED. WHEN A WOMAN PUSHES HER CALL BUTTON, FHBS IS NOTIFIED BY FAX, AND IN TURN, ALERTS THE CLIENT'S CARE MANAGER. THE COST PER CLIENT PER YEAR IS $300-$336 DEPENDING ON WHETHER SHE HAS A LANDLINE OR A MOBILE PHONE. THE PROGRAM IS SUPPORTED BY THE JOSEPHINE COHEN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION AND THE GOLDIE LIEBOVICH KATZ FUND.


MONTHLY STIPENDS:TEN WOMEN RECEIVED STIPENDS OF $150-$275 PER MONTH AND A $100 SUPERMARKET GIFT CARD FOR PASSOVER. FINANCIAL UPDATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL STIPEND RECIPIENTS MIDWAY THROUGH THE FUNDING CYCLE.


PHARMACY STIPEND PROGRAM:EIGHTEEN WOMEN RECEIVED $50 OR $100 PHARMACY GIFT CARDS. THE PROGRAM RUNS IN SIX-MONTH CYCLES, AND MOST PARTICIPANTS ARE CONTINUED FOR A SECOND CYCLE ON THE RECOMMENDATION OF THEIR CASE MANAGERS. THIS INITIATIVE WAS STARTED IN MEMORY OF OUR BOARD MEMBER EMERITA, LILLIAN TABAS, CONTINUED WITH THE SUPPORT OF THE LEGACY FUND OF SUBURBAN JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER BNAI AARON AND IS NOW FUNDED BY THE JOSEPHINE COHEN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Suzanne Sztul
President
$0
Meryl Tucker
Vice President
$0
Pam Stein
Treasurer
$0
Alicia Ludwig
Recording Secretary
$0
Wilma Bass
Director
$0
Phyllis Cohen
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$3,838
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$418,853
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$422,691
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $19,180
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $441,871

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