Jewish Federation Of Greater Des Moines

Organization Overview

Jewish Federation Of Greater Des Moines is located in Waukee, IA. The organization was established in 1954. 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 06/2024, Jewish Federation Of Greater Des Moines employed 79 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Jewish Federation Of Greater Des Moines 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 06/2024, Jewish Federation Of Greater Des Moines generated $2.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.7m during the year ending 06/2024. While expenses have increased by 5.2% 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.

Since 2015, Jewish Federation Of Greater Des Moines has awarded 15 individual grants totaling $442,315. 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 990T Filing

TAX YEAR

2024

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE MISSION OF THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER DES MOINES IS TO FURTHER THE CONTINUITY AND WELFARE OF THE DES MOINES, AMES, AND OTHER CENTRAL IOWA JEWISH COMMUNITIES, AND TO ENABLE THESE JEWISH COMMUNITIES TO MAXIMIZE THEIR RESOURCES BY FACILITATING THE COORDINATION OF THE PHILANTHROPIC, EDUCATIONAL, AND CULTURAL ACTIVITES OF THE CONGREGATIONS, FEDERATION PILLARS, DONORS AND VOLUNTEERS; AND TO SUPPORT FINANCIALLY THE REQUISITE PROGRAMS TO FULFILL ITS RESPONSIBILITY TO ISRAEL AND WORLD JEWRY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

THE ORGANIZATION FURTHERED THE WELFARE OF THE DES MOINES, AMES, AND OTHER CENTRAL IOWA JEWISH COMMUNITIES AND FINANCIALLY SUPPORTED THE REQUISITE PROGRAMS TO FULFILL ITS RESPONSIBILITY TO ISRAEL AND WORLD JEWRY. IT COORDINATED PHILANTHROPIC, EDUCATIONAL, AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES THROUGH THE MANAGEMENT, SUPERVISION, AND CONTROL OF EXISTING JEWISH AGENCIES; FOSTERED COOPERATION AMONG ALL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS IN THE COMMUNITY; ENGAGED IN PHILANTHROPIC, EDUCATIONAL, AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES THROUGH THE MANAGEMENT, SUPERVISION, AND CONTROL OF EXISTING JEWISH AGENCIES; CONSIDERED, PLANNED, AND DEALT WITH THE SOCIAL NEEDS OF THE JEWISH COMMUNITY; COORDINATED JEWISH FUND RAISING ACTIVITIES IN THE COMMUNITY BY RAISING, COLLECTING, AND DISTRIBUTING FUNDS FOR PHILANTHROPIC, EDUCATIONAL, AND CULTURAL PURPOSES FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF LOCAL COMMUNAL AGENCIES AND UNITED JEWISH APPEAL.


THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER DES MOINES SUPPORTS AND COORDINATES EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE JEWISH COMMUNITY IN THE CENTRAL IOWA AREA. EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT IS PROVIDED FOR BOTH SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN AND ADULTS.


THE ORGANIZATION OWNS AND OPERATES THE CASPE TERRACE IN WAUKEE, IOWA. THE BUILDING IS USED TO HOLD EVENTS AND PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT AND RAISE AWARENESS FOR THE JEWISH COMMUNITY IN CENTRAL IOWA.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Jarad Bernstein
Executive Dir.
$98,462
Dana Yentis Dickson
Board Member
$0
Deirdre Farr
Board Member
$0
Hannah Rogers
President
$0
Gary Bremen
Board Memeber
$0
Michael Wolnerman
Past President
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$14,608
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$786,420
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,234,511
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $5,236
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,035,539
Total Program Service Revenue$524,491
Investment income $20,509
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $8,126
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$4,157
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,596,439

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Jewish Federation Of Greater Des Moines has awarded $54,583 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

JEWISH FED OF NORTH AMERICA

PURPOSE: SUPPORT OF JEWISH PROG & CULTURE

$46,421

DRAKE UNIVERSITY

PURPOSE: SUPPORT RENOVATIONS OF HILLEL HOUSE

$8,162
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