Jewish Federation Of Arkansas

Organization Overview

Jewish Federation Of Arkansas is located in LIttle Rock, AR. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Jewish Federation Of Arkansas employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Jewish Federation Of Arkansas 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, Jewish Federation Of Arkansas generated $382.5k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $191.2k during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (7.6%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF ARKANSAS EXISTS TO STRENGTHEN, SUPPORT, AND SUSTAIN THE JEWISH COMMUNITY IN ARKANSAS AND TO SUPPORT JEWS IN NEED WORLDWIDE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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CARE FOR JEWS IN NEED - CARE AND AGING PROGRAMS THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF ARKANSAS PROVIDES PROGRAMS TO ASSIST FAMILIES IN NEED IN ARKANSAS AND THE ELDERLY IN ARKANSAS. THE FAMILY SERVICES COMMITTEE PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN RESPONSE TO REQUESTS FROM JEWISH INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN NEED OR IN CRISIS. THE CARE AND AGING PROGRAM HELPS SENIORS MAINTAIN TIES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH A FRIENDLY VISITOR PROGRAM.


ENSURING JEWISH FUTURE AR-YOUTH THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF ARKANSAS IS COMMITTED TO ENSURING THAT THE CHILDREN AND YOUTH OF ARKANSAS HAVE OPPORTUNITIES TO MEET OTHER JEWISH CHILDREN AND ARE EXPOSED TO JEWISH LEARNING. THE FEDERATION IMPLEMENTS SPECIAL PROGRAMS TO MAKE SURE THAT JEWISH CHILDREN THROUGHOUT ARKANSAS BENEFIT FROM THE NATIONAL PJ LIBRARY PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES FREE BOOKS TO CHILDREN TO HELP BUILD JEWISH IDENTITY AND UNDERSTANDING. THE PJ LIBRARY PROGRAM SERVES OVER 100 CHILDREN AGES 6 MONTHS TO 8 YEARS IN ARKANSAS. IN ADDITION, CAMP AND EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS ARE PROVIDED TO YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS TO INSTILL A LOVE AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE HERITAGE OF THE JEWISH PEOPLE. THE FEDERATION PROVIDES A GRANT TO THE JEWISH STUDIES PROGRAM AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS IN FAYETTEVILLE FOR A CLASS IN ANCIENT AND MODERN JEWISH LANGUAGES INCLUDING HEBREW, JEWISH ARAMAIC AND YIDDISH..


SUPPORTING GLOBAL JEWRY THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF ARKANSAS SERVES AS A CENTRAL RESOURCE FOR PROVIDING INFORMATION ABOUT GLOBAL JEWRY AND ISRAEL. THE FEDERATION WORKED WITH THE JEWISH NATIONAL FUND-USA, A DOMESTIC 501C3 CHARITY, TO HELP PROVIDE A BOMB SHELTER/CLASSROOM FOR THE RED MOUNTAIN THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER IN ISRAEL. THE FEDERATION ALSO PROVIDED A GRANT FOR A BIRTHRIGHT STAFF MEMBER FROM ARKANSAS TO ACCOMPANY STUDENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS ON A BIRTHRIGHT EDUCATIONAL JOURNEY TO ISRAEL AND ASSISTED TWO YOUTH WITH EDUCATIONAL TRAVEL GRANTS TO ISRAEL.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Yahelle Yaccoby
Executive Director
$35,069
Martha Alman
Co-President
$0
Ann Tettlebaum
Treasurer
$0
Jana Cohen
Secretary
$0
George Ernst
Board Member
$0
Lewis Krain
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$332,485
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $6,484
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$332,485
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $49,523
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$81
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $552
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $382,479

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Jewish Federation Of Arkansas has awarded $54,615 in support to 3 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

JEWISH NATIONAL FUND

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$43,295

JEWISH FEDERATIONS OF NORTH AMERICA

Org PageRecipient Profile

New York, NY

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$6,320

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS

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$5,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Jewish Federation Of Arkansas has recieved totaling $3,496.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Babs And Maury Young Foundation

Boca Raton, FL

PURPOSE: DONEE DISCRETION

$1,800
Rosen Foundation

Pine Bluff, AR

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE

$1,380
The Rose Law Firm Charitable Trust

Little Rock, AR

PURPOSE: SUPPORT

$250
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$66
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$1,334,627
Earnings-$183,401
Net Contributions$4,116
Other Expense$453
Grants$1,000
Ending Balance$1,153,889

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