Jewish Federation Of Greater Houston

Organization Overview

Jewish Federation Of Greater Houston is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 1941. 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 08/2022, Jewish Federation Of Greater Houston employed 37 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Jewish Federation Of Greater Houston 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 08/2022, Jewish Federation Of Greater Houston generated $16.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $15.8m during the year ending 08/2022. While expenses have increased by 1.5% per year over the past 7 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 Houston has awarded 607 individual grants totaling $106,998,606. 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 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER HOUSTON MOBILIZES AND ACTIVATES INITIATIVES AND RELATIONSHIPS TO PROMOTE HOUSTON'S JEWISH FUTURE THROUGH FUND DEVELOPMENT AND RESOURCE ALLOCATIONS, COLLABORATIVE NETWORK INITIATIVES, AND COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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SEE SCHEDULE OTHE MOST SIGNIFICANT WAYS THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER HOUSTON (JFGH) MAKES A DIFFERENCE IN JEWISH LIVES IS THROUGH ITS ANNUAL APPEAL. FUNDS RAISED EACH YEAR BENEFIT MILLIONS OF JEWS IN NEED IN HOUSTON, ACROSS THE UNITED STATES, IN ISRAEL AND AROUND THE WORLD. THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER HOUSTON GRANTS FUNDS TO PROGRAMS AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE VITAL ASSISTANCE SUCH AS: PROVIDE FOOD, SHELTER AND MEDICAL CARE; EDUCATE THE YOUTH OF OUR COMMUNITY; PROVIDE SENIOR CARE, SERVICES AND PROGRAMMING; FACILITATE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND YOUTH ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMMING; RECONNECT JEWS WITH THE JEWISH COMMUNITY; OFFER JEWISH PROGRAMMING FOR YOUNG FAMILIES AND CHILDREN; DEVELOP ISRAEL ADVOCACY SKILLS; SUPPORT ISRAEL TRAVEL FOR YOUTH; AID PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS.


SEE SCHEDULE OSTRATEGY, EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT (SE&E) - THIS DEPARTMENT NURTURES THE CONTINUITY AND QUALITY OF JEWISH LIFE IN THE GREATER HOUSTON AREA BY FOSTERING AND STRENGTHENING LIFE-LONG ENGAGEMENT AND LEARNING IN THE JEWISH COMMUNITY. WITHIN EDUCATION, THE DEPARTMENT IS DEDICATED TO ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF FORMAL AND INFORMAL JEWISH EDUCATION IN THE COMMUNITY, PROMOTING ENROLLMENT AND PARTICIPATION IN JEWISH EDUCATION AT ALL LEVELS, ADVOCATING ON BEHALF OF STUDENTS, PARENTS, INSTITUTIONS AND PROFESSIONALS INVOLVED IN JEWISH EDUCATION, ENCOURAGING AND PROVIDING FOR THE PROFESSIONAL GROWTH OF EDUCATORS, AND SERVING AS A FACILITATOR FOR COOPERATION AND COLLABORATION AMONG SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. THE FEDERATION STRIVES TO ENGAGE ALL MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY IN JEWISH LIFE. THE ENGAGEMENT PORTFOLIO INCLUDES YOUNG FAMILIES THROUGH PJ LIBRARY, YOUNG ADULTS THROUGH YAD (YOUNG ADULT DIVISION) AND THE COMMUNITY THROUGH PROGRAMS SUCH AS YOM LIMMUD, CHAI LIGHTS AND INSIGHTS SPEAKER SERIES, AND PROGRAMS WITH PARTNERS BOTH LOCAL AND FROM ISRAEL. THE ENGAGEMENT TEAM ALSO COORDINATES PROFESSIONAL NETWORKS OF THOSE WORKING TO ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY IN JEWISH PROGRAMMING IN HOUSTON.


DISASTER RESPONSE - THE FEDERATION PLAYS A KEY ROLE IN DISASTER RESPONSE FOR HOUSTON'S JEWISH COMMUNITY. NATURAL AND MAN-MADE DISASTERS THAT OCCUR LOCALLY, NATIONALLY, OR EVEN INTERNATIONALLY REQUIRE IMMEDIATE RESPONSE. THE FEDERATION UTILIZED ITS POSITION AS CONVEYOR TO LEAD THE JEWISH COMMUNITY'S RECOVERY EFFORTS. THIS WORK HELPS THOSE IN NEED AND ENSURES THOSE IN IMMEDIATE NEED ARE SERVED.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Ben Samuels
Board Chair
$0
Debra G Cohen
Vice Chair - Development
$0
Robin T Stein
Vice Chair - Planning
$0
Joe Pryzant
Vice Chair - Special Projects
$0
Luis Gomar
Secretary, Treasurer
$0
Stuart Arouty
Trustee
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Sme Entertainment
Event Entertainment
$180,000
Ricoh Usa
Staff/copier Leasing
$112,175
Sme Entertainment
Event Entertainment
$180,000
Ricoh Usa
Staff/copier Leasing
$112,175
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$2,422,542
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$13,926,375
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $209,642
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$16,348,917
Total Program Service Revenue$216,089
Investment income $12,665
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 $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $16,577,671

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Jewish Federation Of Greater Houston has awarded $11,335,303 in support to 62 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

HOUSTON JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

PURPOSE: Leo Baeck Education Center Endowment

$772,500

HOUSTON JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

PURPOSE: Promise of Hope Endowment

$100,000

HOUSTON JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

PURPOSE: Rashi Foundation/YEDA Endowment

$425,000

JEWISH FEDERATIONS OF NORTH AMERICA

PURPOSE: JFNA Fair Share

$289,094

JEWISH FEDERATIONS OF NORTH AMERICA

PURPOSE: Jewish Agency for Israel

$400,000

HOUSTON JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

PURPOSE: Chaplaincy, PJ Library Endowment, other

$1,561,720
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Peer Organizations

Organization NameAssets
United Way Of San Antonio & Bexar County
San Antonio, TX
$46,516,828
United Way Of Tarrant County
Fort Worth, TX
$25,250,265
Tulsa Area United Way
Tulsa, OK
$26,741,509
United Way Of Denton County Inc
Denton, TX
$25,065,055
Circle Of Life
Springdale, AR
$23,438,143
United Way For Greater Austin
Austin, TX
$16,769,455
United Way Of Central New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM
$14,678,281
United Way Of Central Oklahoma
Oklahoma City, OK
$17,522,723
United Way Of Southeast Louisiana
New Orleans, LA
$14,169,308
Jewish Federation Of Greater Houston
Houston, TX
$16,577,671
Shalom Austin
Austin, TX
$16,898,163
Jewish Federation Of Greater Dallas
Dallas, TX
$14,021,841
Valero Energy Foundation
San Antonio, TX
$10,302,504
United Way Of Northwest Arkansas Inc
Lowell, AR
$5,862,244
Capital Area United Way
Baton Rouge, LA
$5,271,619
United Way Of El Paso County
El Paso, TX
$5,858,083
Jewish Endowment Foundation
Metairie, LA
$7,367,325
Growing Up New Mexico Inc
Santa Fe, NM
$5,218,604
United Way Of The Coastal Bend Inc
Corpus Christi, TX
$6,589,326
United Way Of St Charles
Boutte, LA
$4,731,699
United Way Of Southwest New Mexico
Las Cruces, NM
$9,219,815
United Way Of Southwest Louisiana Inc
Lake Charles, LA
$6,326,964
Lubbock Area United Way Inc
Lubbock, TX
$6,583,941
Louisiana Association Of United Ways Inc
Baton Rouge, LA
$5,575,992
Jewish Federation Of Greater New Orleans
Metairie, LA
$4,052,666

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