Federation of Jewish Communities of the C I S Inc
98% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Federation of Jewish Communities of the C I S Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in New York, New York, registered in 1998, with $50,808,389 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B+, and it directs about 98% of spending to programs.
445 Park Ave 9th Floor, New York, NY, 10022 EIN 13-3970940 Since 1998
Revenue (FY2023)
$50.8M
▼ 17.7% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2023)
$58.1M
Net assets
$62.7M
Employees
28
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 rating98% to programs · $0 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 Federation of Jewish Communities of the C I S Inc: 98% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating13 mo reserves · -14% 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 Federation of Jewish Communities of the C I S Inc: 13 mo reserves · -14% margin earns a C+ 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 Federation of Jewish Communities of the C I S Inc: 5 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 Federation of Jewish Communities of the C I S Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To provide humanitarian aid and jewish education, organize and provide cultural events and religious services, and help develop jewish communities and rebuild jewish institutions, in russia, the former soviet union, and elsewhere.
What they do
Religious & educational services - for millions of jews who were unfailingly educated in the state doctrine of atheism, forced to grow up with no knowledge of their religion, culture or heritage, jewish education is essentially an experience of spiritual rebirth. the federation for jewish communities supports 124 educational institutions, including jewish kindergartens, elementary schools, high schools and universities, with an aggregate enrollment of more than 7,000 students.
Humanitarian aid - more than one million jews still live in the former soviet union. more than a third of them are poor, single-parent families, elderly, disabled, or sick, many lack the most basic needs, such as food, clothing and medicine. the federation for jewish communities supports soup kitchens and the delivery of thousands of additional meals to people who can't leave their homes, children, and needy families. the federation also supports the distribution of clothes and medications, medical clinics, orphanages, safe homes, assisted living, and senior activity centers for jews throughout the fsu.
Contact & location
- Address
- 445 Park Ave 9th Floor, New York, NY, 10022
- City
- New York
- State
- New York
- Subcategory
- Public Foundations
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $34.4M (FY2013) to $50.8M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $0Net assets $62.7M
Operating margin
-14.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$62.7M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$62.7M
Salaries & benefits
$1.0M
2% of expenses
Board members
4
3 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $50,808,389▼17.7% | $58,133,700▼5.5% | $62,716,061▼6.6% | $62,716,061▼6.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $61,739,464▼20.2% | $61,530,166▲14.0% | $67,179,033▲1.9% | $67,327,833▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $77,345,811▲95.2% | $53,967,781▲53.6% | $65,945,175▲46.9% | $66,130,975▲46.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $39,631,208▼18.8% | $35,132,238▼1.7% | $44,905,556▲20.7% | $45,162,356▲20.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $48,830,502▲23.0% | $35,724,874▲3.7% | $37,216,547▲57.2% | $37,441,767▲40.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $39,688,864▲6.2% | $34,457,205▼10.4% | $23,669,938▲28.2% | $26,629,624▲23.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $37,377,849▲29.5% | $38,468,768▲15.1% | $18,466,405▼1.8% | $21,596,268 | 990 |
| 2016 | $28,872,074▲9.9% | $33,430,103▲8.9% | $18,800,564▼15.8% | $21,593,212▼14.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $26,280,285▼6.2% | $30,699,699▲8.9% | $22,328,013▼16.2% | $25,187,017▼14.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $28,004,954▼18.5% | $28,178,950▲10.6% | $26,633,804▲0.7% | $29,563,832▲0.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $34,357,003 | $25,486,859▲22.7% | $26,448,144▲50.7% | $29,448,881▲38.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $20,778,659▼0.6% | $17,546,874▲233% | $21,321,495▲132% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $20,906,173▼8.0% | $5,264,414▼8.3% | $9,174,071▼6.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $22,733,332▼14.1% | $5,742,610▼29.2% | $9,777,679▼20.4% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $26,450,058 | $8,112,340 | $12,286,792 | 990 |
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Leadership & compensation (FY2023)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berel Lazar | Director | 5 | — |
| David Mondshine | Executive Director & Treasurer | 35 | — |
| Shlomo Peles | Secretary | 35 | — |
| Yosef Brickman | Director | 1 | — |
Grants received · $93.9M total
86 grants to Federation of Jewish Communities of the C I S Inc totaling $93.9M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Fellowship of Christians & Jews | Food and humanitarian support | 2024 | $10,620,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Education | 2024 | $3,150,000 |
| Morasha Olami Inc | General support | 2024 | $931,628 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | In furtherance of grantee's tax-exempt purpose | 2024 | $39,915 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $6,954 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Religious | 2024 | $5,400 |
| International Fellowship of Christians & Jews | Food and humanitarian support | 2023 | $15,869,348 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Education | 2023 | $6,500,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $2,094,540 |
| United Jewish Appeal Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of Ny Inc | Responding to crises | 2023 | $150,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $118,967 |
| Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc | Mishpacha orphanage in odessa re: passover | 2023 | $50,000 |
| Indianapolis Foundation Inc | Mishpacha orphanage in odessa: bomb shelters | 2023 | $40,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2023 | $39,675 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | In furtherance of grantee's tax-exempt purpose | 2023 | $36,077 |
Grants made · $15.2M in FY2023
17 grants totaling $15.2M in FY2023 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Federation of Jewish Communities of the C I S Inc →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Relief Network Ukraine | General support | $9,730,000 |
| Ohr Avner Foundation Inc | General support | $4,111,607 |
| Jewish Community Center of Moscow | General support | $535,126 |
| Jewish Institute of Queens | General support | $369,000 |
| Merkos Linyonei Chinuch Inc | General support | $102,360 |
| Cong Ohel Chabad Lubavitch | General support | $101,042 |
| Colel Chabad | General support | $45,000 |
| Chabad Lubavitch Center | General support | $40,158 |
| North County Chabad Center | General support | $25,000 |
| International Online School | General support | $24,770 |
| Friends of the Jewish Community of S Petersburg Inc | General support | $22,700 |
| Mosdot Chinuch Vchesed Dchasidei Gur Inc | General support | $20,300 |
| Chabad Lubavitch of Connecticut Inc | General support | $15,000 |
| Yttl Lubavitcher Yeshiva | General support | $13,758 |
| Jewish Educational Media | General support | $12,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Federation of Jewish Communities of the C I S Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Federation of Jewish Communities of the C I S Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 13-3970940, based in New York, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Federation of Jewish Communities of the C I S Inc's EIN?
- Federation of Jewish Communities of the C I S Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 13-3970940.
- How much revenue does Federation of Jewish Communities of the C I S Inc report?
- Federation of Jewish Communities of the C I S Inc reported $50,808,389 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Federation of Jewish Communities of the C I S Inc's spending goes to programs?
- Federation of Jewish Communities of the C I S Inc spends about 98% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Federation of Jewish Communities of the C I S Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Federation of Jewish Communities of the C I S Inc B+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Federation of Jewish Communities of the C I S Inc's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Federation of Jewish Communities of the C I S Inc's latest Form 990 is $0, paid to Berel Lazar (Director).
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Data for Federation of Jewish Communities of the C I S Inc (EIN 13-3970940) 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.