Johannesburg Jewish Helping Hand - Us is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 2021, with $1,801,627 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2023)
$1.8M
▲ 126.0% vs prior year
International median: $227K
Expenses (FY2023)
$22K
Net assets
$3.1M
Employees
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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. Not scored for Johannesburg Jewish Helping Hand - Us— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Johannesburg Jewish Helping Hand - Us: 1724 mo reserves · +99% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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. Not scored for Johannesburg Jewish Helping Hand - Us— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Johannesburg Jewish Helping Hand - Us: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $797K (FY2021) to $1.8M (FY2023) across 2 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
98.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.1M
Total liabilities
$4,665
Net assets
$3.1M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,801,627▲126% | $21,581▼57.1% | $3,101,368▲315% | $3,106,033▲316% | 990 |
| 2021 | $797,035 | $50,277 | $746,751 | $747,151 | 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.
12 grants to Johannesburg Jewish Helping Hand - Us totaling $1.2M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Communal Fund | In furtherance of grantee's tax-exempt purpose | 2024 | $15,000 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Community & human services | 2023 | $225,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | International, foreign affairs | 2023 | $101,580 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $61,060 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | International | 2023 | $55,000 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | In furtherance of grantee's tax-exempt purpose | 2023 | $24,800 |
| Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund | Community outreach & enrichment programs | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Community & human services | 2022 | $200,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | International | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Community & human services | 2021 | $200,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $125,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $125,000 |
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Data for Johannesburg Jewish Helping Hand - Us (EIN 86-2250058) 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.