Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston Inc
95% goes to programs $5 to raise $100 Strong reserves
Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Boston, Massachusetts, registered in 1965, with $317,660,066 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B+, and it directs about 95% of spending to programs.
126 High St Fl 2, Boston, MA, 02110 EIN 04-2103559 Since 1965
Revenue (FY2023)
$317.7M
▲ 37.4% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2023)
$370.2M
Net assets
$2.3B
Employees
183
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B+
★★★★
Rated on 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →A+Program efficiency40% of the rating95% to programs · $5 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston Inc: 95% to programs · $5 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating74 mo reserves · -17% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston Inc: 74 mo reserves · -17% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston Inc: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Cjp is greater boston's jewish federation, one of 146 networked organizations across north america, and the oldest federation in the country. each federation operates independently and differently - and all share a common purpose: to build vibrant jewish communities and ignite positive change at home, in israel, and around the world. as a philanthropic organization driven by our jewish values, learning, and culture, we mobilize communal philanthropy and provide grants, build partnerships, and bring together our diverse community.
What they do
Donor advised funds & other programs: in addition to cjp's major program services, cjp makes grants to many nonprofit organizations through its donor advised funds (daf), supporting education, healthcare, and social service agencies locally and nationally. other programs include designated grants where cjp provides direct support to charitable organizations both domestically and overseas separate from the daf program.
Contact & location
- Address
- 126 High St Fl 2, Boston, MA, 02110
- City
- Boston
- State
- Massachusetts
- Subcategory
- Federated Giving Programs
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $329.8M (FY2013) to $317.7M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $38.8MNet assets $2.3B
Operating margin
-16.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.3B
Total liabilities
$38.8M
Net assets
$2.3B
Salaries & benefits
$20.2M
5% of expenses
Board members
32
32 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $317,660,066▲37.4% | $370,218,429▲77.4% | $2,282,935,100▲7.7% | $2,321,773,473▲6.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $231,139,551▼40.0% | $208,677,956▲0.5% | $2,118,792,449▲7.8% | $2,188,177,334▲7.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $385,498,468▲9.4% | $207,725,039▲24.0% | $1,964,650,750▼0.2% | $2,042,708,435▼0.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $352,454,344▲61.0% | $167,507,883▼29.3% | $1,969,026,117▲23.3% | $2,055,080,912▲21.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $218,872,687▼29.9% | $236,866,465▲13.4% | $1,597,124,838▼2.8% | $1,695,752,334▼1.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $312,263,899▼1.3% | $208,884,853▲16.8% | $1,643,394,748▲7.3% | $1,722,662,336▲6.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $316,382,023▲12.8% | $178,872,508▲7.3% | $1,531,000,250▲13.5% | $1,621,577,857▲13.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $280,506,162▲24.4% | $166,682,869▲2.9% | $1,348,806,068▲17.0% | $1,434,409,835▲16.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $225,539,678▼47.8% | $161,949,825▼15.1% | $1,152,645,387▲3.3% | $1,234,171,124▲2.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $431,962,655▲31.0% | $190,865,819▲24.8% | $1,115,954,685▲24.3% | $1,200,787,111▲21.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $329,827,189 | $152,907,953▲15.0% | $898,109,864▲32.4% | $984,947,137▲30.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $133,008,509▲20.1% | $678,187,347▲33.6% | $754,092,968▲27.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $110,773,385▼11.4% | $507,498,078▲27.1% | $589,406,102▲20.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $124,999,259▲24.6% | $399,200,540▲15.0% | $490,448,944▲13.2% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $100,295,525 | $347,066,465 | $433,213,404 | 990 |
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Leadership & compensation (FY2023)
Highest-paid: Marc Baker — $665,470 (0.18% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marc Baker | President & Ceo | 50 | $665,470 |
| Sarah Abramson | Senior Vp, Strategy & Impact | 50 | $354,554 |
| Jennifer Weinstock | Senior Vp, Philanthropy | 50 | $345,070 |
| Jane Price | Chief Marketing Officer | 50 | $290,230 |
| Rachael Weisz | Former Chief People Officer | 0 | $271,135 |
| Charles Glassenberg | Assistant Secretary | 40 | $249,284 |
| Amy Mitman | Vp, Individual Giving & Campaign | 40 | $244,746 |
| Kimberlee Schumacher | Former Vp, Partnerships & Services | 0 | $229,543 |
| Marni Allen | Vp, Volunteer Mobilization & Leadership | 50 | $209,772 |
| M Jeremy Yamin | Vp, Director of Security & Operations | 40 | $208,289 |
| Noam Bentov | Avp, Israel & Global Jewry | 40 | $203,187 |
| David Noymer | Interim Cfo (partial Year Until 09/19/2023) | 50 | $192,880 |
| Danielle Weinstein | Vp, Philanthropic Connections | 40 | $189,433 |
| Karen Kuwayti | Avp, Communications & Brand Programs | 40 | $189,096 |
| Rebecca Yturregui | Former Avp, Community Relations & Stewardship | 0 | $160,317 |
| Adam Eisenberg | Director | 1 | — |
| Alan Crane | Director | 1 | — |
| Amy Klein | Director | 1 | — |
| Aron Ain | Director | 1 | — |
| B Andrew Zelermyer | Director (partial Year As of 09/01/23) | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Eshet | Travel Services | $1,295,035 |
| Uncomplicate It | It Services | $561,239 |
| Air Charter Service Inc | Travel Services | $478,644 |
| Allen & Gerritsen Inc | Marketing Services | $408,787 |
| Beacon Hill Staffing Group LLC | Recruiting & Consulting | $322,151 |
Grants received · $168.6M total
204 grants to Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston Inc totaling $168.6M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
Grants made · $322.3M in FY2023
1,105 grants totaling $322.3M in FY2023 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston Inc →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Climate Imperative Foundation | Daf - environment | $62,500,000 |
| The Jewish Federations of North America Inc | Community services | $25,445,604 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Inc | Daf - health care & research | $8,430,797 |
| Aspen Global Change Institute Inc | Daf - environment | $7,500,000 |
| Broad Institute Inc | Daf - health care & research | $6,920,000 |
| Mass General Brigham Incorporated | Daf - health care & research | $6,016,000 |
| Food Allergy Science Initiative Inc | Daf - health care & research | $5,269,000 |
| Multiplier | Daf - environment | $5,250,000 |
| New Venture Fund | Daf - social services | $5,000,200 |
| Allied Climate Partners Inc | Daf - environment | $5,000,000 |
| American Independent Foundation | Daf - other | $5,000,000 |
| Cornell University | Daf - education | $4,595,431 |
| United States Energy Foundation | Daf - environment | $4,250,000 |
| The Jewish Federations of North America Inc | Daf - community services | $4,245,962 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | Daf - environment | $4,006,535 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 04-2103559, based in Boston, Massachusetts. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston Inc's EIN?
- Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 04-2103559.
- How much revenue does Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston Inc report?
- Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston Inc reported $317,660,066 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston Inc's spending goes to programs?
- Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston Inc spends about 95% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston Inc B+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston Inc's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston Inc's latest Form 990 is $665,470, paid to Marc Baker (President & Ceo).
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Data for Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston Inc (EIN 04-2103559) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.