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 06/2023, Jewish Federation Of Arkansas employed 3 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 06/2023, Jewish Federation Of Arkansas generated $461.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 4 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $254.0k during the year ending 06/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

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 JEWISH EMPOWERMENT EVENT IN NORTHWEST ARKANSAS AND AN EDUCATIONAL LECTURE FEATURING GIL HOFFMAN. THEY ALSO ASSISTED ONE YOUTH WITH AN EDUCATIONAL TRAVEL GRANT TO ISRAEL.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Jana Cohen
President
$0
Barry Goldman
Secretary
$0
Ann Tettlebaum
Treasurer
$0
George Ernst
Vice President
$0
Deborah Capp
Board Member
$0
David Lowitz
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$397,146
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $7,656
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$397,146
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $64,033
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $141
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $461,320

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Jewish Federation Of Arkansas has awarded $25,230 in support to 3 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

ARKANSAS HOLOCAUST EDUCATION

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$7,480

JEWISH NATIONAL FUND

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$12,500

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS

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$5,250
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