Jewish Federation Of Greater Seattle

Organization Overview

Jewish Federation Of Greater Seattle is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 1942. 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 06/2022, Jewish Federation Of Greater Seattle employed 36 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Jewish Federation Of Greater Seattle 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, Jewish Federation Of Greater Seattle generated $8.1m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $7.6m during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.1%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, Jewish Federation Of Greater Seattle has awarded 514 individual grants totaling $27,593,365. 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

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE FEDERATION LEADS A STRONG JEWISH PUGET SOUND BY SERVING AS A COMMUNITY VOICE, (SEE SCHEDULE O) STRENGTHENING CONNECTIONS TO ISRAEL AND WORLD JEWRY, AND MAKING INVESTMENTS IN JEWISH LIFE, FOR TODAY AND THE NEXT GENERATION.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

COMMUNITY SERVICES - THE FEDERATION PROVIDES PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT SUPPORT LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS AND THE COMMUNITY AT-LARGE. THE FEDERATION, THROUGH ADVOCACY AND COALITION-BUILDING, ADVOCATES FOR MORE EFFECTIVE POLICIES BY EDUCATING LEGISLATORS ABOUT TOP COMMUNAL PRIORITIES AND SUPPORTING THE NEEDS AND WORK OF OUR LOCAL JEWISH AGENCIES. THE JEWISH COMMUNITY RELATIONS COUNCIL (JCRC) OF THE FEDERATION BRINGS TOGETHER AND MOBILIZES THE LOCAL JEWISH COMMUNITY ON CRITICAL ISSUES, AMPLIFYING THE COLLECTIVE VOICE OF JEWISH PUGET SOUND. SAFE WASHINGTON, ANOTHER FEDERATION PROGRAM, COORDINATES AND CENTRALIZES BEST PRACTICES FOR SECURITY FOR OVER 100 JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS STATE-WIDE, FREE OF CHARGE. THE JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER SEATTLE, A SERVICE OF THE FEDERATION, IS THE CENTRAL RESOURCE AND HUB FOR LONG-TERM PHILANTHROPY, ENDOWMENT, AND PLANNED GIVING.


INVESTMENTS IN JEWISH LIFE - THE FEDERATION OFFERS PROGRAMMING TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES BY PROVIDING EASY ENTRY POINTS TO JEWISH LIFE. THE FEDERATION DOES THIS THROUGH PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES WHERE COMMUNITY MEMBERS CAN MAKE PERSON-TO-PERSON CONNECTIONS WITHIN THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITIES (INCLUDING CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS, COURAGEOUS LEADERSHIP AND PJ LIBRARY PROGRAMS). THESE COHORT BASED PROGRAMS ENSURE JEWISH CONTINUITY BY HELPING THE JEWISH PUGET SOUND COMMUNITY BUILD RELATIONSHIPS WITH EACH WHILE GIVING THE OPPORTUNITY TO THEIR JUDAISM, HOWEVER THEY CHOOSE TO PRACTICE IT. IN ADDITION, THE FEDERATION PRIORITIZES LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMING SO THAT OUR LOCAL JEWISH AGENCIES HAVE A PIPELINE OF FUTURE LEADERS. IT DOES THIS THROUGH COURAGEOUS LEADERSHIP INCUBATOR, WEXNER HERITAGE, AND NATIONAL YOUNG LEADERSHIP CABINET.


ISRAEL & WORLD JEWRY - THE FEDERATION FUNDS PROJECTS OVERSEAS TO PROVIDE FOOD FOR THE HUNGRY, HEALTH CARE FOR THE SICK, AND SUPPORT FOR ISRAELIS IN CRISIS. BY PROVIDING FUNDING FOR THE JEWISH AGENCY FOR ISRAEL (JAFI), THE AMERICAN JEWISH JOINT DISTRIBUTION COMMITTEE (JDC), LEKET ISRAEL, THE ETHIOPIAN NATIONAL PROJECT (ENP), AND SELAH, THE FEDERATION SUPPORTS THE GLOBAL JEWISH COMMUNITY. THE FEDERATION ALSO HELPS LOCAL COMMUNITY MEMBERS MAKE MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS TO ISRAEL THROUGH ITS TEEN ISRAEL SCHOLARSHIPS, THE HONEYMOON ISRAEL PROGRAM, AND LECTURES ON ISRAEL AND AMERICAN JEWRY.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Renpsg
Endowment Platform Service
$129,646
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Investment Management
$155,361
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$125,633
Related organizations$40,000
Government grants $367,920
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$4,298,426
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $563,382
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$4,831,979
Total Program Service Revenue$169,908
Investment income $2,441,831
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $733,773
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$33,698
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $8,143,793

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Jewish Federation Of Greater Seattle has awarded $3,663,619 in support to 72 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

THE JEWISH FEDERATIONS OF NORTH AMERICA

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New York, NY

PURPOSE: OPERATIONS SUPPORT

$881,704

JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE

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Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: OPERATIONS SUPPORT

$373,299

THE KLINE GALLAND CENTER

Org PageRecipient Profile

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: OPERATIONS SUPPORT

$355,934

AMERICAN JEWISH JOINT DISTRIBUTION COMMITTEE

Org PageRecipient Profile

New York, NY

PURPOSE: OPERATIONS SUPPORT

$187,762

STROUM JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER

PURPOSE: OPERATIONS SUPPORT

$138,695

TEMPLE DE HIRSCH SINAI

Org PageRecipient Profile

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: OPERATIONS SUPPORT

$124,801
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Jewish Federation Of Greater Seattle has recieved totaling $19,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Richard And Barrie Galanti Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO EXEMPT ORGANIZATION

$12,000
Tillie And Alfred Shemanski Testamentary Trust

Dallas, TX

PURPOSE: SUPPORT CAMP SCHOLARSHIP

$5,000
Tillie & Alfred Shemanski Foundation

Dallas, TX

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL

$2,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$7,792,893
Earnings$2,335,672
Net Contributions$172,615
Grants$380,335
Ending Balance$9,920,845

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