Jewish Federation Of The Bluegrass Inc is located in Lexington, KY. The organization was established in 1977. 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. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Jewish Federation Of The Bluegrass 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 12/2023, Jewish Federation Of The Bluegrass Inc generated $470.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $479.8k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 2.3% per year over the past 9 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 Bluegrass Inc has awarded 11 individual grants totaling $217,225. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE MISSION OF THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF THE BLUEGRASS (JFB) IS TO SERVE THE JEWISH PEOPLE AND ITS IDEALS LOCALLY, IN ISRAEL AND THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. THROUGH COORDINATED FUNDRAISING, COMMUNITY-WIDE PROGRAMMING, SOCIAL SERVICES, EDUCATIONAL AND OTHER ACTIVITIES, THE FEDERATION SEEKS TO: BUILD COMMUNITY; PROVIDE ASSISTANCE FOR THOSE IN NEED; ENHANCE JEWISH IDENTITY; DEVELOP EFFECTIVE JEWISH LEADERS; COMBAT ANTI-SEMITISM AND OTHER FORMS OF DISCRIMINATION; FOSTER AN UNDERSTANDING OF JEWISH CULTURE AND RELIGION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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COMMUNITY-WIDE PROGRAMS AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES THAT ENHANCE JEWISH IDENTITY AND FOSTER AND UNDERSTANDING OF JEWISH CULTURE AND RELIGION.
THROUGH A MEMBERSHIP IN PJ LIBRARY, PROVIDE FREE BOOKS THAT CELEBRATE JEWISH VALUES AND CULTURE TO FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO TWELVE YEARS OLD.
EWISH FAMILY SERVICES (JFS) ADDRESSES ISSUES THAT AFFECT THE BLUEGRASS JEWISH COMMUNITY BY OFFERING DIRECT AND INDIRECT SUPPORT SERVICES. THE STAFF OF JFS PROVIDES SERVICES IN A MANNER SENSITIVE TO JEWISH CULTURE, VALUES, AND IDEALS. JFS PROMOTES THE DIGNITY AND SELF-RESPECT OF ITS CLIENTS WHILE HELPING INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND ELDER COMMUNITY MEMBERS MAINTAIN A SELF-SUSTAINING LIFESTYLE. MAJOR SERVICES OFFERED INCLUDE CASE MANAGEMENT, ASSESSMENT AND COORDINATION OF SERVICES, INFORMATION AND REFERRAL TO OTHER COMMUNITY RESOURCES, CRISIS INTERVENTION, ELDER CARE ASSISTANCE, PROCESSING REQUESTS FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, AND ADVOCACY FOR MEMBERS OF THE JEWISH COMMUNITY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Kathy Stein Director | Trustee | 7 | $0 |
Ilona Szekely Director | Trustee | 7 | $0 |
Bruce Broudy Chairman | Trustee | 7 | $0 |
Evalyn Block Chairman | Trustee | 7 | $0 |
Aaron Funfsinn Chairman | Trustee | 7 | $0 |
Adam Parritz Chairman | Trustee | 7 | $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 | $427,172 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $427,172 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $41,693 |
Investment income | $928 |
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 | $470,486 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $60,529 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $3,753 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $125,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $125,000 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $100,184 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $4,830 |
Other employee benefits | $750 |
Payroll taxes | $22,134 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $19 |
Office expenses | $55,311 |
Information technology | $3,292 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $26,818 |
Travel | $6,892 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $7,336 |
Interest | $42 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $40 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $479,786 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $145,518 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $824,488 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,057 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $971,063 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,401 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $36,148 |
Total liabilities | $40,549 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $930,514 |
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 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $971,063 |
Over the last fiscal year, Jewish Federation Of The Bluegrass Inc has awarded $15,134 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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HILLEL FOUNDATION PURPOSE: DONATION | $5,134 |
JEWISH FEDERATION OF NORTH AMERICA PURPOSE: OVERSEAS ALLOCATION | $10,000 |