Dallas Jewish Community Foundation
94% goes to programs $1 to raise $100 Strong reserves Declining revenue
Dallas Jewish Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Dallas, Texas, registered in 1999, with $43,842,453 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 94% of spending to programs.
12222 Merit Dr Ste 450, Dallas, TX, 75251 EIN 75-2836123 Since 1999
Revenue (FY2023)
$43.8M
▼ 8.8% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2023)
$33.3M
Net assets
$228.3M
Employees
12
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
A+Program efficiency40% of the rating94% to programs · $1 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 Dallas Jewish Community Foundation: 94% to programs · $1 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating82 mo reserves · +24% 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 Dallas Jewish Community Foundation: 82 mo reserves · +24% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AGovernance25% of the rating5 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 Dallas Jewish Community Foundation: 5 of 6 checks met earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 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 Dallas Jewish Community Foundation: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
See schedule o.to secure our community's future by fostering a culture of strategic planning and giving today. we do this by empowering our community's chartable vision, safeguarding our community's resources and building enduring legacies. our values of trust, compassion, confidentiality, collaboration, inclusive philanthropy and education are the drivers to our communal work.
Contact & location
- Address
- 12222 Merit Dr Ste 450, Dallas, TX, 75251
- City
- Dallas
- State
- Texas
- Subcategory
- Public Foundations
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $22.2M (FY2014) to $43.8M (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $81.8MNet assets $228.3M
Operating margin
24.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$310.1M
Total liabilities
$81.8M
Net assets
$228.3M
Salaries & benefits
$1.8M
5% of expenses
Board members
20
20 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $43,842,453▼8.8% | $33,318,287▲46.6% | $228,285,796▲11.2% | $310,076,633▲6.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $48,077,192▲1.5% | $22,731,969▲19.5% | $205,237,968▲16.3% | $291,184,076▲12.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $47,345,382▼23.7% | $19,014,976▲5.5% | $176,401,454▲8.0% | $257,955,243 | 990 |
| 2020 | $62,022,140▲176% | $18,031,456▼5.4% | $163,384,156▲37.0% | $257,889,567▲29.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $22,442,156▼31.5% | $19,065,459▲3.2% | $119,245,150▲3.0% | $199,526,660▲3.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $32,744,626▲27.0% | $18,470,318▲11.3% | $115,778,173▲14.1% | $193,469,328▲3.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $25,773,458▼31.3% | $16,587,809▼0.9% | $101,471,868▲12.5% | $186,368,213▲33.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $37,519,743▲165% | $16,742,699▲23.6% | $90,161,981▲9.0% | $139,509,492▼6.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $14,177,112▼36.1% | $13,541,604▼46.9% | $82,744,479▼2.9% | $149,826,477▼1.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $22,179,597 | $25,486,045 | $85,173,878 | $152,156,754 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2023)
Highest-paid: Megan Hyman — $286,005 (0.86% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Megan Hyman | President/ceo | 35 | $286,005 |
| Jerry Blair | Cfo | 35 | $204,050 |
| Mona Allen | Chief Impact Officer | 36 | $173,383 |
| Cynthia Hendricks | Director of Finance | 35 | $168,046 |
| Alan Klein | Life Trustee (voting Thru 09/2023) | 1 | — |
| Andrea Statman | Life Trustee (voting Thru 09/2023) | 1 | — |
| Andy Dropkin | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Ann Kahn | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Bert Romberg | Life Trustee (voting Thru 09/2023) | 1 | — |
| Cary Rossel | Life Trustee (voting Thru 09/2023) | 1 | — |
| Charles Teichman | Trustee (thru 11/2023) | 1 | — |
| Craig Prengler | Trustee (thru 11/2023) | 1 | — |
| Cyd Friedman | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Darrin Goldin | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Debbie Malafsky | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Donald Schaffer | Life Trustee (voting Thru 09/2023) | 1 | — |
| Dot Haymann | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Emily Hargrove | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Evan Stone | Trustee (thru 11/2023) | 1 | — |
| Fraser Marcus | Trustee (thru 11/2023) | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2022)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| The Airfield Consulting Group Inc | Consulting | $119,158 |
Grants received · $5.7M total
32 grants to Dallas Jewish Community Foundation totaling $5.7M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Endowment Foundation | Philanthropy | 2024 | $510,000 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $99,000 |
| Daffy Charitable Fund | General support of mission | 2024 | $23,180 |
| Communities Foundation of Texas | This grant is designated for general support. | 2024 | $8,433 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2023 | $294,990 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $199,354 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | — | 2023 | $99,502 |
| Communities Foundation of Texas | This grant is designated for general support. | 2023 | $11,740 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $496,500 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2022 | $165,370 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2022 | $150,001 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $100,185 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $100,185 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2021 | $25,845 |
| Communities Foundation of Texas | This grant is designated for general support. | 2020 | $42,520 |
Grants made · $33.9M in FY2023
410 grants totaling $33.9M in FY2023 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Dallas Jewish Community Foundation →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Other | $4,941,564 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Other | $3,807,949 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas | Community development | $3,094,370 |
| Akibayavneh Academy | Educational | $2,347,784 |
| Jewish Family Service of Dallas Incorporated | Human service | $2,081,085 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | Other | $1,483,948 |
| American Friends of Reichman University Inc | Educational scholarships | $755,000 |
| Hebrew Union College-jewish Institute of Religion | Educational | $661,966 |
| Dallas Holocaust Museum | Arts, culture | $382,547 |
| Jewish National Fund -keren Kayemeth Leisrael- Inc | Environmental | $333,966 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces | Human service | $324,770 |
| Congregation Shearith Israel Endowment Fund | Religion | $319,495 |
| Chabad of North Texas Incorporation | Religion | $293,665 |
| Jewish Community Center of Dallas | Community development | $292,922 |
| Austin Theatre Alliance | Arts, culture | $250,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Dallas Jewish Community Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Dallas Jewish Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 75-2836123, based in Dallas, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Dallas Jewish Community Foundation's EIN?
- Dallas Jewish Community Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 75-2836123.
- How much revenue does Dallas Jewish Community Foundation report?
- Dallas Jewish Community Foundation reported $43,842,453 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Dallas Jewish Community Foundation's spending goes to programs?
- Dallas Jewish Community Foundation spends about 94% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Dallas Jewish Community Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Dallas Jewish Community Foundation A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Dallas Jewish Community Foundation's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Dallas Jewish Community Foundation's latest Form 990 is $286,005, paid to Megan Hyman (President/ceo).
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Data for Dallas Jewish Community Foundation (EIN 75-2836123) 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.