Jewish Council On Urban Affairs

Organization Overview

Jewish Council On Urban Affairs is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1966. According to its NTEE Classification (S31) the organization is classified as: Urban & Community Economic Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Jewish Council On Urban Affairs employed 21 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Jewish Council On Urban Affairs 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 Council On Urban Affairs generated $1.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 8.2% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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JCUA MOBILIZES THE CHICAGO JEWISH COMMUNITY TO ADVANCE SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, AND RACIAL JUSTICE WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH DIVERSE COMMUNITIES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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COMMUNITY ORGANIZING: JCUA PARTNERS WITH COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS ON A GRASSROOTS LEVEL TO BRING ABOUT SYSTEMIC CHANGE. CURRENT ORGANIZING CAMPAIGNS AND COALITIONS IN WHICH JCUA IS INVOLVED ARE FOCUSING ON HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS, COMMUNITY SAFETY, AND IMMIGRATION JUSTICE. JCUA'S COMMITMENT TO COMBATTING RACISM AND ANTISEMITISM ARE PRIORITIES WITHIN THIS WORK.


BASEBUILDING: JCUA WORKS TO DEEPEN THE STRATEGIC IMPACT OF ITS MEMBERS AND GROW THE BASE. THROUGH THE KOL OR JEWS OF COLOR CAUCUS, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES, FULL-DAY TRAININGS, ISSUE COMMITTEE PARTICIPATION, THE CONGREGATION PARTNER NETWORK, AND VARIOUS PROGRAMS, JCUA MEMBERS WORK TOGETHER TO ADVANCE A MORE JUST AND EQUITABLE CITY AND STATE.


YOUTH ENGAGEMENT: THE OR TZEDEK TEEN INTERNSHIP AND COLLEGE-AGED FELLOWSHIP YEAR-LONG PROGRAMS TRAIN YOUTH IN THE JCUA MODEL OF ADDRESSING SYSTEMIC ISSUES OF INEQUALITY FROM A ROOT-CAUSE APPROACH; STRENGTHENING CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AS A CORE ASPECT OF JEWISH IDENTITY; AND PROVIDING YOUTH WITH COMMUNITY-ORGANIZING SKILLS. THROUGH THE PROGRAMS, YOUTH DEEPEN THEIR IDENTITIES AS COMPASSIONATE AND CIVICALLY ENGAGED LEADERS.


COMMUNITY INVESTMENT: JCUA'S COMMUNITY VENTURES PROGRAM PROVIDES ZERO-INTEREST PRE-DEVELOPMENT LOANS FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND JOB CREATION PROJECTS ACROSS THIS CITY. INDIVIDUALS AND INSTITUTIONS PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROGRAM THROUGH GRANTED AND LOANED FUNDS TO THE REVOLVING LOAN FUND. FUNDS ARE MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH AN APPLICATION PROCESS AS ZERO-INTEREST LOANS PRIMARILY TO NONPROFITS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Sara Cantor
President
$0
Cydney Wallace
Vice President
$0
Richard Amend
Treasurer
$0
Steve Rothschild MD
Secretary
$0
Benetta Mansfield
Director
$0
David Levinson
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $85,820
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$821,000
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$906,820
Total Program Service Revenue$35,300
Investment income $29,351
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$60
Net Income from Fundraising Events $317,784
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,289,195

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