Jews United For Justice Inc
- Assets
- $2.1m
- Revenue
- $2.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 25
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 03/2002
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 52-2346578
Organization Overview
Jews United For Justice Inc is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (X30) the organization is classified as: Judaism, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Jews United For Justice Inc employed 25 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Jews United For Justice 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, Jews United For Justice Inc generated $2.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 21.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.5m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 19.9% 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, Jews United For Justice Inc has awarded 52 individual grants totaling $2,521,598. 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
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO LEAD WASHINGTON AND BALTIMORE AREA JEWS TO ACT ON OUR SHARED JEWISH VALUES BY PURSUING JUSTICE AND EQUITY IN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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OUTREACH: THROUGH PROGRAMS SUCH AS THE LABOR SEDER IN DC, THE SOCIAL JUSTICE SEDER IN BALTIMORE, AND ONGOING PUBLIC EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY EVENTS, JUFJ EDUCATES JEWS IN THE WASHINGTON-BALTIMORE AREA ABOUT SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC INJUSTICE, BUILDS A COMMUNITY COMMITTED TO TIKKUN OLAM/REPAIRING THE WORLD, AND EMPOWERS PEOPLE TO TAKE EFFECTIVE ACTION.
COMMUNITY ORGANIZING CAMPAIGNS: JUFJ PLAYS A CRUCIAL LEADERSHIP ROLE IN LOCAL AND REGIONAL ACTIVISM BY ORGANIZING A PASSIONATE AND DEDICATED MEMBERSHIP BASE THAT IS READY TO DEVOTE THEIR TIME AND RESOURCES TO SERIOUS STRUCTURAL CHANGE CAMPAIGNS. OVER THE PAST YEAR JUFJ RESPONDED TO THE PANDEMIC AND ECONOMIC CRISIS WITH ADVOCACY THAT HELPED TO WIN MORE THAN ONE HUNDRED MILLIONS OF DOLLARS ADDITIONAL GOVERNMENT SPENDING FOR EVICTION PREVENTION, HEALTH CARE, CHILD CARE, SUPPLEMENTAL INCOME, AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE, AS WELL AS MAJOR POLICY VICTORIES INCLUDING MORATORIA ON EVICTIONS AND FORECLOSURES AND THE RELEASE OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE FROM DETENTION FACILITIES. ADDITIONALLY, THE DC PAID FAMILY LEAVE PROGRAM THAT JUFJ HAS BEEN CHAMPIONING SINCE 2014 LAUNCHED JULY 1, 2020. THE COLLABORATIVE FOR JEWISH ORGANIZING ("THE COLLABORATIVE"), WHICH US HOUSED AT JEWS UNITED FOR JUSTICE, BRINGS TOGETHER NINE JEWISH ORGANIZING GROUPS WORKING IN 17 STATES TO ACCELERATE ITS IMPACT AND ATTRACT NEW RESOURCES FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND COMBATING ANTISEMITISM.THE COLLABORATIVE, WORKS IN POWERFUL MULTI-RACIAL, MULTI-FAITH COALITIONS TO MAKE SIGNIFICANT POLICY CHANGES TO ADVANCE EQUITY, AND TO REDUCE ATISEMITISM. THE COLLABORATIVE PARTNERS WITH SEVERAL LEADING ORGANIZATIONS WORKING NATIONWIDE IN THE MULTI-RACIAL, MULTI-FAITH, MULTI-CULTURAL MOVEMENT FOR SOCIAL CHANGE, AND IS DISSEMINATING CONTENT ABOUT AND STRATEGIES FOR FIGHTING ANTISEMITISM TO DOZENS OF INFLUENCERS, CONGRESSIONAL MEMBERS AND STAFF, AND SOCIAL CHANGE GROUPS.
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT: TO ADVANCE COMMUNITY ORGANIZING CAMPAIGNS FOR SOCIAL CHANGE JUFJ INVESTS DEEPLY IN OUR LEADERS TO DEVELOP KNOWLEDGEABLE AND PASSIONATE ACTIVISTS WHO CAN MOVE CAMPAIGNS FORWARD AS LEADERS WITH JUFJ AND OUR CLOSE ALLIES.
FISCALLY SPONSORED SERVICES: JUFJ SERVES AS THE FISCAL SPONSOR FOR COMMUNITIES UNITED AGAINST HATE - MONTGOMERY COUNTY, WHICH UNITES DIVERSE COMMUNITIES TO COMBAT BIGOTRY, SUPPORT VICTIMS OF HATE, AND PROMOTE INCLUSIVENESS IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MARYLAND.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jacob Feinspan Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $110,721 |
Joshua Mintz President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Robert Barkin Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Rabbi Shira Stutman Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Rabbi Aaron Alexander Director Until Dec. 2020 | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Carlos Jimenez Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $59,988 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,432,393 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $65,103 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,492,381 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $18,439 |
| Investment income | $3,418 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $17,446 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$14,247 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,519,438 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $708,738 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $112,266 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $15,717 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,105,973 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $22,969 |
| Other employee benefits | $102,589 |
| Payroll taxes | $95,705 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $42,871 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $74,945 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $73,953 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $52,265 |
| Travel | $635 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $10,003 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $5,921 |
| Insurance | $7,100 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,454,064 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,683,499 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $116,737 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $238,230 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $8,247 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $11,830 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,058,543 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $143,133 |
| Grants payable | $121,000 |
| 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 | $357,200 |
| Other liabilities | $3,275 |
| Total liabilities | $624,608 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,186,435 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $247,500 |
| 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 | $2,058,543 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Jews United For Justice Inc has awarded $608,700 in support to 13 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
New York, NY PURPOSE: COLLABORATIVE FOR JEWISH ORGANIZING SUBGRANT | $114,800 |
Chicago, IL PURPOSE: COLLABORATIVE FOR JEWISH ORGANIZING SUBGRANT | $55,600 |
Boston, MA PURPOSE: COLLABORATIVE FOR JEWISH ORGANIZING SUBGRANT | $55,600 |
Durham, NC PURPOSE: COLLABORATIVE FOR JEWISH ORGANIZING SUBGRANT | $55,600 |
St Paul, MN PURPOSE: COLLABORATIVE FOR JEWISH ORGANIZING SUBGRANT | $55,600 |
Oak Park, MI PURPOSE: COLLABORATIVE FOR JEWISH ORGANIZING SUBGRANT | $55,600 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 29 grants that Jews United For Justice Inc has recieved totaling $1,338,242.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Nathan Cummings Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: COLLABORATIVE FOR JEWISH ORGANIZING | $175,000 |
The Nathan Cummings Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: COLLABORATIVE FOR JEWISH ORGANIZING | $175,000 |
Ford Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: CORE SUPPORT FOR THE COLLABORATIVE FOR JEWISH ORGANIZING TO ORGANIZE ALLIES IN 19-PLUS STATES TO WORK IN PARTNERSHIP AND IN SOLIDARITY WITH COMMUNITIES OF COLOR FOR SOCIAL CHANGE | $125,000 |
Jewish Communal Fund New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,660 |
Hopewell Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY | $70,000 |
Naomi And Nehemiah Cohen Foundation Virginia Corporation Bethesda, MD PURPOSE: JEWISH PROGRAMS | $70,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Melvin J Berman Hebrew Academy Rockville, MD | $21,700,118 | $19,042,162 |
Star K Certification Inc Baltimore, MD | $13,119,889 | $14,968,391 |
Foundation For The Preservation & Perpetuation Of Torah Laws & Custo Baltimore, MD | $1,651,500 | $10,874,749 |
Momentum Unlimited Inc Rockville, MD | $5,766,126 | $8,748,031 |
Rabbi Chaim Nachman Kowalsky Memorial Ahavas Yisrael Fund Inc Baltimore, MD | $5,482,987 | $4,042,521 |
Pearlstone Conference & Retreat Center Inc Reistertown, MD | $8,808,183 | $5,120,827 |
Sixth & I Synagogue Inc Washington, DC | $16,737,511 | $5,654,851 |
Center For Jewish Education Inc Baltimore, MD | $4,639,954 | $1,554,861 |
Jews United For Justice Inc Washington, DC | $2,058,543 | $2,519,438 |
Shoresh Inc Baltimore, MD | $6,980,704 | $2,221,471 |
United Jewish Community Of The Virginia Peninsula Inc Newport News, VA | $3,418,272 | $1,997,851 |
Gather Inc Washington, DC | $1,322,009 | $2,119,642 |