Milwaukee Jewish Federation Inc

Organization Overview

Milwaukee Jewish Federation Inc is located in Milwaukee, WI. The organization was established in 1947. 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 06/2021, Milwaukee Jewish Federation Inc employed 66 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Milwaukee Jewish Federation 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 06/2021, Milwaukee Jewish Federation Inc generated $33.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $26.9m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.1% per year over the past 6 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, Milwaukee Jewish Federation Inc has awarded 1,618 individual grants totaling $92,946,782. 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE MILWAUKEE JEWISH FEDERATION, INC. IS A VOLUNTARY ASSOCIATION OF INDIVIDUALS INTERESTED IN MEETING SOCIAL, HEALTH AND WELFARE, EDUCATIONAL, RECREATIONAL, CULTURAL, AND OTHER NEEDS OF GENERAL CONCERN TO THE JEWISH COMMUNITY OF METROPOLITAN MILWAUKEE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION HELPS DONORS MAKE A LONG-TERM IMPACT ON THE VIBRANCY AND FINANCIAL STABILITY OF OUR COMMUNITY. THROUGH A VARIETY OF PLANNED GIVING OPTIONS, WE HELP OUR DONORS FULFILL BOTH THEIR FINANCIAL NEEDS AND CHARITABLE DESIRES WHILE SUPPORTING THE HEALTH OF A THRIVING JEWISH COMMUNITY.


THE JEWISH MUSEUM MILWAUKEE IS DEDICATED TO PRESERVING AND PRESENTING THE HISTORY OF THE JEWISH PEOPLE IN SOUTHEASTERN WISCONSIN AND CELEBRATING THE CONTINUUM OF JEWISH HERITAGE AND CULTURE. THE HISTORY OF AMERICAN JEWS IS ROOTED IN THOUSANDS OF YEARS OF SEARCHING FOR FREEDOM AND EQUALITY. WE ARE COMMITTED TO SHARING THIS STORY AND THE LIFE LESSONS IT BRINGS WITH IT, SO THAT WE MAY ENHANCE THE PUBLIC'S AWARENESS AND APPRECIATION OF JEWISH LIFE AND CULTURE; TO BUILD BRIDGES BETWEEN PEOPLE OF DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS, AND TO USE HISTORY AND ART AS A LENS TO EXPLORE CONTEMPORARY THEMES.


THE NATHAN AND ESTHER PELZ HOLOCAUST EDUCATION RESOURCE CENTER (HERC) IN MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN IS DEDICATED TO HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE, EDUCATION, AND THE PRESERVATION OF THE MEMORY OF ITS VICTIMS. BY TEACHING ABOUT THE HOLOCAUST, THE HOLOCAUST EDUCATION RESOURCE CENTER AIMS TO PROMOTE AWARENESS OF THE EVILS OF HATRED AND PREJUDICE AND TO INSPIRE ETHICAL BEHAVIOR. HERC TAUGHT THE LESSONS OF THE HOLOCAUST TO APPROXIMATELY 27,000 STUDENTS, TEACHERS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS THROUGHOUT WISCONSIN LAST YEAR.


THE JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION HELPS DONORS MAKE A LONG-TERM IMPACT ON THE VIBRANCY AND FINANCIAL STABILITY OF OUR COMMUNITY. THROUGH A VARIETY OF PLANNED GIVING OPTIONS, WE HELP OUR DONORS FULFILL BOTH THEIR FINANCIAL NEEDS AND CHARITABLE DESIRES WHILE SUPPORTING THE HEALTH OF A THRIVING JEWISH COMMUNITY.


THE JEWISH MUSEUM MILWAUKEE IS DEDICATED TO PRESERVING AND PRESENTING THE HISTORY OF THE JEWISH PEOPLE IN SOUTHEASTERN WISCONSIN AND CELEBRATING THE CONTINUUM OF JEWISH HERITAGE AND CULTURE. THE HISTORY OF AMERICAN JEWS IS ROOTED IN THOUSANDS OF YEARS OF SEARCHING FOR FREEDOM AND EQUALITY. WE ARE COMMITTED TO SHARING THIS STORY AND THE LIFE LESSONS IT BRINGS WITH IT, SO THAT WE MAY ENHANCE THE PUBLIC'S AWARENESS AND APPRECIATION OF JEWISH LIFE AND CULTURE; TO BUILD BRIDGES BETWEEN PEOPLE OF DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS, AND TO USE HISTORY AND ART AS A LENS TO EXPLORE CONTEMPORARY THEMES.


THE NATHAN AND ESTHER PELZ HOLOCAUST EDUCATION RESOURCE CENTER (HERC) IN MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN IS DEDICATED TO HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE, EDUCATION, AND THE PRESERVATION OF THE MEMORY OF ITS VICTIMS. BY TEACHING ABOUT THE HOLOCAUST, THE HOLOCAUST EDUCATION RESOURCE CENTER AIMS TO PROMOTE AWARENESS OF THE EVILS OF HATRED AND PREJUDICE AND TO INSPIRE ETHICAL BEHAVIOR. HERC TAUGHT THE LESSONS OF THE HOLOCAUST TO APPROXIMATELY 27,000 STUDENTS, TEACHERS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS THROUGHOUT WISCONSIN LAST YEAR.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Gendelman Insurance
Business Insurance
$258,258
Meress Security
Security
$180,381
Bret Achtenhagen's Seasonal Services
Landscaping Services
$144,210
Royal Janitorial Inc
Cleaning Services
$175,605
Godfrey & Kahn Sc
Legal Services
$113,035
Gendelman Insurance
Business Insurance
$258,258
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $48,986
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$16,567,128
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $2,865,828
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$16,616,114
Total Program Service Revenue$2,194,048
Investment income $8,283,606
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $5,221,880
Net Income from Fundraising Events $20,439
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $4,116
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $33,191,987

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Milwaukee Jewish Federation Inc has awarded $27,387,486 in support to 386 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

HARRY & ROSE SAMSON FAMILY JEWISH COMMUNITY CTR

Org PageRecipient Profile

Milwaukee, WI

PURPOSE: GENERAL DONATIONS

$2,997,029

HARRY & ROSE SAMSON FAMILY JEWISH COMMUNITY CTR

Org PageRecipient Profile

Milwaukee, WI

PURPOSE: GENERAL DONATIONS

$2,997,029

JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES

Org PageRecipient Profile

Milwaukee, WI

PURPOSE: GENERAL DONATIONS

$1,594,272

JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES

Org PageRecipient Profile

Milwaukee, WI

PURPOSE: GENERAL DONATIONS

$1,594,272

MILWAUKEE JEWISH DAY SCHOOL

Org PageRecipient Profile

Milwaukee, WI

PURPOSE: GENERAL DONATIONS

$1,258,091

MILWAUKEE JEWISH DAY SCHOOL

Org PageRecipient Profile

Milwaukee, WI

PURPOSE: GENERAL DONATIONS

$1,258,091
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Milwaukee Jewish Federation Inc has recieved totaling $126,132.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Pelz Family Foundation Inc

Mequon, WI

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$97,000
Samuel & Anne Rottman Charitable Trust

La Crosse, WI

PURPOSE: PER TRUST PROVISIONS

$28,172
$960
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$60,823,080
Earnings$17,370,359
Admin Expense$433,464
Net Contributions$1,566,249
Other Expense$882,472
Grants$2,553,497
Ending Balance$75,890,255

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