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 06/2022, Milwaukee Jewish Federation Inc employed 69 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 06/2022, Milwaukee Jewish Federation Inc generated $27.6m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $27.9m during the year ending 06/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Milwaukee Jewish Federation Inc has awarded 1,614 individual grants totaling $87,080,207. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
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:
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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Joan Lubar Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kurt Janavitz Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Esther Ancel Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Allan J Carneol Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Judith B Coran Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Pnina Goldfarb Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Wolf Paving Paving Contractor | 6/29/22 | $1,113,194 |
Humana Health Insurance | 6/29/22 | $561,767 |
Gendelman Insurance Business Insurance | 6/29/22 | $354,575 |
We Energies Electric And Gas Utility | 6/29/22 | $543,143 |
Royalty Janitorial Inc Cleaning Services | 6/29/22 | $205,855 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $781,267 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $16,544,183 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $2,403,429 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $17,325,450 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $2,617,912 |
Investment income | $3,012,678 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $4,231,055 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $89,175 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $8,964 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $27,574,261 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $13,036,998 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $1,945,733 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $668,927 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $190,644 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $3,571,715 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $91,610 |
Other employee benefits | $581,902 |
Payroll taxes | $288,176 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $72,114 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $54,990 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $555,366 |
Fees for services: Other | $646,299 |
Advertising and promotion | $95,484 |
Office expenses | $284,966 |
Information technology | $120,579 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $2,301,707 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $110,098 |
Interest | $1,055,879 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,749,992 |
Insurance | $182,346 |
All other expenses | $6,596 |
Total functional expenses | $27,884,525 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,383,517 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $6,565,410 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $2,952,391 |
Accounts receivable, net | $1,217,551 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $3,522,436 |
Inventories for sale or use | $1,833,033 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $126,527 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $25,673,229 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $131,633,358 |
Investments—other securities | $74,926,264 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $2,229,620 |
Total assets | $252,063,336 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,447,457 |
Grants payable | $4,255,154 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $54,340,000 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $4,723,241 |
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 | $31,025,891 |
Total liabilities | $95,791,743 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $97,253,045 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $59,018,548 |
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 | $252,063,336 |
Over the last fiscal year, Milwaukee Jewish Federation Inc has awarded $12,523,847 in support to 178 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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ACLU OF WISCONSIN FOUNDATION PURPOSE: GENERAL DONATIONS | $22,500 |
ADLER PLANETARIUM PURPOSE: GENERAL DONATIONS | $20,000 |
AMERICAN JEWISH JDC PURPOSE: GENERAL DONATIONS | $7,780 |
ANSHE SFARD KEHILLAT TORAH PURPOSE: GENERAL DONATIONS | $88,660 |
ANSHEI SHOLOM B'NAI ISRAEL CONGREGATION PURPOSE: GENERAL DONATIONS | $6,000 |
ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO PURPOSE: GENERAL DONATIONS | $10,885 |