Jewish Community Foundation Of The Jewish Federation Council Of Gla

The information for Jewish Community Foundation Of The Jewish Federation Council Of Gla is as of the organization's most recent filing in December '16. This organization is located in Los Angeles, CA. It has been in existence for -1 years, following its founding in 2017.

Organization Classification

The IRS classifies organizations according to the National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE) system. The NTEE system helps the IRS assign a 3-character code to each organization to describe the organization's activities.

The Jewish Community Foundation Of The Jewish Federation Council Of Gla is a Private Grantmaking Foundation classified under the NTEE code T20. As a nongovernmental, nonprofit organization, it manages funds and programs to maintain or aid social, educational, religious, or other charitable activities serving the common welfare primarily through grantmaking. Additionally, it falls under the 501(c)(3) section code, which encompasses Religious, Educational, Charitable, Scientific, Literary, Public Safety, Amateur Sports, or Prevention of Cruelty to Children or Animals organizations. The foundation's mission is to direct giving towards the Jewish community and the community at large, with a focus on benefiting programs and institutions related to health, arts and culture, and social services.

Board Governance

The Jewish Community Foundation of the Jewish Federation Council of Gla appears to have a relatively well-governed structure based on the information provided. With a total of 5 voting members, the organization seems to have a small and manageable board size. The fact that 4 of these members are independent suggests that there is a level of objectivity and diversity in decision-making. The organization has recognized the potential for conflicts of interest, as indicated by the existence of a conflict of interest policy and the requirement for disclosure of conflicts. This demonstrates a commitment to transparency and ethical conduct. Additionally, the organization has a document retention policy in place, which indicates a responsible approach to record-keeping and accountability. However, there are a few areas where the governance practices could be improved. The lack of documentation for committee meetings suggests a potential gap in transparency and accountability at the committee level. Furthermore, the organization does not have a written whistleblower policy, which could be a valuable tool for reporting and addressing any misconduct or unethical behavior. Overall, while the Jewish Community Foundation of the Jewish Federation Council of Gla demonstrates some positive governance practices, there are areas that could benefit from further attention and improvement. By addressing the gaps in committee meeting documentation and implementing a written whistleblower policy, the organization can enhance its governance structure and ensure greater transparency and accountability.

Grant History

Our dataset includes three years of grant history for the Jewish Community Foundation of the Jewish Federation Council of Gla. Over the course of these three years, the foundation has awarded a total of 55 grants, with an average check size of $53,438. The organization primarily focuses on the Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations sector, with all 55 grants falling within this category. In terms of geographical distribution, the majority of grants were awarded in California (51), followed by one grant each in Michigan, Louisiana, Oregon, and New York. On average, the foundation awards approximately 18 grants each year.

Organization Growth

The Jewish Community Foundation of the Jewish Federation Council of GLA has experienced growth over the given time period. Contributions and grants received increased from $1000.0K in 2014 to $1.8M in 2016. Total revenue also increased from $1.0M in 2014 to $1.8M in 2016. Additionally, grants paid and total expenses both increased from $753.0K to $1.3M over the same time period. However, investment income decreased from $18.8K in 2014 to $5.8K in 2016. Overall, the organization has shown growth in terms of contributions, revenue, grants paid, and expenses, despite a decrease in investment income.