International Fellowship Of Christians & Jews
- Assets
- $124.9m
- Revenue
- $219.9m
- Investments
- $4.3m
- Employees
- 133
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- 12/1983
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 36-3256096
Organization Overview
International Fellowship Of Christians & Jews, operating under the name Ifcj The Fellowship, is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1983. According to its NTEE Classification (X90) the organization is classified as: Interfaith Coalitions, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Ifcj The Fellowship employed 133 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ifcj The Fellowship 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 12/2021, Ifcj The Fellowship generated $219.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $176.8m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.0% 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 2016, Ifcj The Fellowship has awarded 38 individual grants totaling $113,778,758. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROMOTE UNDERSTANDING AND COOPERATION BETWEEN JEWS AND CHRISTIANS (SEE SCHEDULE O)THROUGH SUPPORT OF ISRAEL AND THE JEWISH PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD WITH HUMANITARIAN CARE & LIFE-SAVING AID.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
GUARDIANS OF ISRAEL: PROVIDED 783,000 POOR ISRAELIS WITH FOOD, HOUSING, MEDICAL CARE, CLOTHING, HEATING FUEL, AND OTHER BASIC NECESSITIES, AS WELL AS FUNDING HUNDREDS OF SPECIAL PROJECTS SUCH AS SECURITY FOR ISRAELIS IN AREAS VULNERABLE TO TERROR ATTACKS AND THERAPY PROGRAMS FOR WAR VETERANS AND TERROR VICTIMS. GUARDIANS PROVIDES SUPPORT TO ISRAEL DEFENSE FORCES SOLDIERS, AND RESPONDS WITH EMERGENCY RELIEF DURING TIMES OF CRISIS, AS WELL AS PROVIDING ASSISTANCE TO ISRAEL'S ARAB, BEDOUIN, CHRISTIAN, AND DRUZE POPULATIONS.
ISAIAH 58: PROVIDED 850,000 NEEDY JEWS IN THE FORMER SOVIET UNION (FSU) AND OTHER LOCATIONS AROUND THE WORLD - INCLUDING MANY IMPOVERISHED HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS - WITH FOOD, CLOTHING, MEDICINE, HEATING FUEL, AND OTHER NECESSITIES. ISAIAH 58 ALSO FUNDS AN EXTENSIVE NETWORK OF JEWISH CHILDREN'S HOMES IN THE FSU, PROVIDING SHELTER, EDUCATION, AND SECURITY FOR ORPHANS AND CHILDREN LIVING ON THE STREETS, AS WELL AS PROVIDING EMERGENCY RELIEF DURING TIMES OF CRISIS, AND FUNDING SECURITY (GATES, REINFORCED DOORS AND WINDOWS, GUARDS, SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS) FOR JEWISH INSTITUTIONS IN THE FSU AND THROUGHOUT THE WORLD.
ON WINGS OF EAGLES: PROVIDED ALIYAH (IMMIGRATION)-RELATED ASSISTANCE, INCLUDING FLIGHTS TO ISRAEL AND ASSISTANCE WITH KLITAH (RESETTLEMENT) NEEDS, TO 5,500 OPPRESSED AND IMPOVERISHED JEWS FROM AROUND THE WORLD - INCLUDING FROM EUROPE, THE FORMER SOVIET UNION, SOUTH AMERICA, AND ELSEWHERE - AS WELL AS PROVIDING CRITICAL KLITAH ASSISTANCE TO 13,000 PEOPLE (WITH A FOCUS ON ETHIOPIAN IMMIGRANTS), INCLUDING PRE-MILITARY PREPARATION, EDUCATION, AND JOB TRAINING.
OTHER PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTSTHE FELLOWSHIPEXPENSES $13,093,273 : GRANTS $428,454 : REVENUE $0.THROUGH PROGRAMS OF CARE AND COMPASSION, THE FELLOWSHIP FULFILLS ITS MISSION OF ASSISTING POOR AND NEEDY JEWS IN ISRAEL AND AROUND THE WORLD. INFORMATION ON THE CURRENT PROJECTS SUPPORTED BY FELLOWSHIP DONATIONS ARE OUTLINED ON OUR WEBSITE, INCLUDING HUMANITARIAN, EDUCATIONAL, AND OUTREACH PROJECTS.BLESS THE PERSECUTED: EXPENSES $235,468 : GRANTS $234,218.PROVIDES CARE AND AID TO CHRISTIANS AND OTHER MINORITIES IN THE MIDDLE EAST WHO HAVE BEEN VICTIMS OF TERROR AND OTHER FORMS OF RELIGIOUS PERSECUTION. THE FELLOWSHIP ASSISTED 37,800 PEOPLE BY PROVIDING THEM WITH FOOD, MEDICINE, AND MEDICAL AID.STAND FOR ISRAEL: EXPENSES: $575,640 : GRANTS $0.HELPS INFORM, EQUIP, AND MOBILIZE INDIVIDUALS AND CHURCHES TO SUPPORT THE STATE OF ISRAEL THROUGH PRAYER, AND EDUCATION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Yael Eckstein - Farkas President & CEO | Officer | 40 | $646,427 |
Robin Van Etten Global Chief Operating Officer | Officer | 40 | $363,546 |
Eric Frans VP Of Philanthropy | Officer | 40 | $240,715 |
Laurel Simkovich VP Of Finance | Officer | 40 | $219,992 |
Geraldine Tolbert Assoc. VP Of Hr | Officer | 40 | $172,677 |
Katherine Rovani Assoc. VP Of Ops | Officer | 40 | $157,629 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Production Solutions Print & Postage | 12/30/21 | $16,654,210 |
Causeworx Inc Telemarketing | 12/30/21 | $1,378,829 |
Cannella Response Television Llc Tv Ad Placement | 12/30/21 | $12,731,826 |
Forwardpmx Donor Acquisition Services | 12/30/21 | $1,708,506 |
Google Inc Internet Search & Advertising | 12/30/21 | $1,918,820 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $35,938 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $216,705,342 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $3,874,724 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $216,741,280 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $1,863,935 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,217,082 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $10,671 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $219,904,132 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $35,971,097 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $67,962,558 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $2,245,729 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,163,903 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $5,513 |
| Other salaries and wages | $7,934,302 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $963,379 |
| Other employee benefits | $2,486,583 |
| Payroll taxes | $1,251,898 |
| Fees for services: Management | $2,094,673 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $97,102 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $102,616 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $7,009,294 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $288,547 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $5,715,759 |
| Office expenses | $4,470,047 |
| Information technology | $1,481,189 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,046,682 |
| Travel | $197,285 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $143,002 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $37,386 |
| Total functional expenses | $176,771,575 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $500 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $43,856,898 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $2,117,827 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $119,846 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $310,624 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $2,012,526 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,506,610 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $70,619,857 |
| Investments—other securities | $4,316,127 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $124,860,815 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $7,890,817 |
| Grants payable | $4,940,646 |
| 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 | $5,904,099 |
| Total liabilities | $18,735,562 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $76,796,261 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $29,328,992 |
| 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 | $124,860,815 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, International Fellowship Of Christians & Jews has awarded $35,971,097 in support to 11 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
New York, NY PURPOSE: FOOD AND HUMANITARIAN SUPPORT | $9,980,020 |
New York, NY PURPOSE: FOOD AND HUMANITARIAN SUPPORT | $6,881,640 |
New York, NY PURPOSE: HUMANITARIAN SUPPORT ISRAELI SOLDIERS AND THEIR FAMILIES | $4,491,000 |
New York, NY PURPOSE: TRAUMA AND RECOVERY ROOM ESTABLISHMENT IN HOSPITAL | $4,000,000 |
New York, NY PURPOSE: RESPONSE TO MEDICAL EMERGENCIES AND CRISES SUPPORT DURING COVID 19 CRISIS | $3,310,000 |
Brooklyn, NY PURPOSE: FOOD AND HUMANITARIAN SUPPORT | $3,001,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that International Fellowship Of Christians & Jews has recieved totaling $5,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Charles Grunfeld Foundation Inc Jackson, NJ PURPOSE: SCHLORSHIP/EDUCATION | $5,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $627,018 |
| Earnings | $77,905 |
| Other Expense | $22,615 |
| Ending Balance | $682,308 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
International Fellowship Of Christians & Jews Chicago, IL | $124,860,815 | $219,904,132 |
Interfaith America Chicago, IL | $27,416,296 | $10,230,356 |
Ratio Christi Inc Lafayette, IN | $1,792,968 | $3,407,344 |
Faith In Place Chicago, IL | $2,934,051 | $2,861,204 |
Association Of Professional Chaplains Inc Hoffman Estates, IL | $3,034,178 | $2,141,242 |
Eastern Area Community Ministries Inc Louisville, KY | $494,469 | $1,262,535 |
Ecumenical Institute Chicago, IL | $3,347,754 | $1,159,745 |
Gostomski Foundation Homewood, IL | $18,828,695 | $1,379,289 |
Grace On Wings Incorporated Indianapolis, IN | $405,431 | $969,890 |
Victory Ministry & Sports Complex Joplin, MO | $3,915,599 | $912,983 |
Reconciled World Inc Wheaton, IL | $450,260 | $925,183 |
Redemption House Ministry Inc Fort Wayne, IN | $1,071,435 | $909,788 |