The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in North Bethesda, Maryland, registered in 1941, with $69,352,893 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 89% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2023)
$69.4M
▲ 69.1% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2023)
$52.1M
Net assets
$282.8M
Employees
80
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 The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington Inc: 89% to programs · $5 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. 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 The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington Inc: 65 mo reserves · +25% 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. For The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington Inc: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. 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 The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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To inspire, build, and sustain vibrant jewish life in a changing world by (see schedule o)mobilizing our community in common purposes, intentional innovation, and effective action.
Community outreach: the jewish federation of greater washington strives to make the joys and values of jewish life accessible to everyone, seamlessly connecting the diverse population that makes up the jewish community of greater washington. there are countless ways individuals of all bakcgrounds and identities can experience and enjoy jewish life, culture and tradition in our community. our engagement programs reach isolated seniors, the next generation of jewish leaders, families with young children, newcomers, families of different faith backgrounds, people with disabilities, and many others. we are committed to welcoming and fostering a sense of belonging for all who identify as or seek to become part of the jewish community. (see schedule o) jshield, the security division of the jewish federation of greater washington, strives to assist the jewish community in the national capital region in establishing a culture of security through increased awareness, preparedness, and resiliency. leadership development: federation's nexus program and next gen partner agency program engage young leaders in their 20s and 30s to enrich their leadership abilities through educational and immersive experiences in jewish greater washington. deepening our community's connection to israel and israelis: federation's community shlichim program brings a cohort of young israeli emissaries to greater washington. in their roles at local congregations, schools, and community centers, each emissary transforms how thousands of local community members relate to israel and israelis. caring for our global jewish community: federation works closely with our international partners to meet the needs of jewish communities in israel and 70+ countries around the globe. 703-j-caring: the jewish community support line. launched in partnership with jssa and a network of human service organizations, the support line is designed to take the guess work out of accessing resources across greater washington. community members can reach a trainged professional to connect them with resources tailored to their needs, for everything from mental health to cash assistance to legal support. federation's partnership with the shalom hartman institute brings renowned thinkers and scholars to our community to elevate the discourse and intensify our communal jewish learning, in small cohorts of leaders and for all of jewish greater washington. one happy camper offers incentive grants to families who choose to send their children to jewish overnight camp for the first time. pj library provides families with free jewish books and guides for discussion, plus community events and programs for engagement and relationship-building . next gen is the next generation of jewish leaders making a difference in their communities and giving back philanthropically.women's philanthropy engages with and learns from one another, enriching lives and making a meaningful impact on the greater jewish community. we serve as role models to our family members and other women and use our collective strength to address issues central to our families and communities. the network is the intersection of the business and jewish community in greater washington - creating an entry point for likeminded business professionals to connect through a jewish lens.
Revenue grew from $35.4M (FY2013) to $69.4M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
24.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$354.3M
Total liabilities
$71.4M
Net assets
$282.8M
Salaries & benefits
$8.1M
16% of expenses
Board members
129
128 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $69,352,893▲69.1% | $52,131,303▲44.5% | $282,845,362▲12.2% | $354,257,412▲9.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $41,002,567▼33.3% | $36,084,792▼13.1% | $252,030,831▲6.0% | $322,575,462▲3.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $61,470,763▲38.4% | $41,543,507▲27.0% | $237,727,505▼3.6% | $312,109,114▼5.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $44,414,186▲6.3% | $32,700,259▼0.6% | $246,563,432▲27.5% | $329,022,310▲26.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $41,780,933▲21.4% | $32,882,223▼6.2% | $193,411,488▲1.2% | $260,201,202▼0.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $34,411,770▼21.1% | $35,074,070▲14.4% | $191,036,346▲0.6% | $261,280,703▲0.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $43,591,187▼9.7% | $30,648,502▲3.0% | $189,914,904▲7.9% | $258,959,920▲5.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $48,281,674▲31.2% | $29,760,407▲6.3% | $175,969,830▲20.5% | $244,682,167▲11.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $36,813,528▼7.6% | $27,998,603▼5.8% | $145,976,593▼0.8% | $219,536,308▼1.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $39,859,802▲12.5% | $29,736,312▼15.6% | $147,107,493▲4.0% | $221,836,332▲2.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $35,424,479 | $35,218,859▲37.1% | $141,424,586▲11.4% | $216,125,320▲7.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $25,696,552▼0.8% | $126,980,107▲17.0% | $200,627,486▲18.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $25,894,730▼12.5% | $108,573,224▲1.5% | $169,660,122▲11.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $29,596,705▼4.5% | $106,983,362▲10.6% | $152,675,525▲8.1% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $30,991,349 | $96,730,034 | $141,227,680 | 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.
Highest-paid: Gil Preuss — $516,177 (0.99% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gil Preuss | Executive Vice President & Ceo | 55 | $516,177 |
| Zachary Briton | Cdo (through 01/2024) | 55 | $275,139 |
| Molly Gravholt | Cfao (through 09/2023) | 55 | $225,359 |
| Menachern R Menchel | Chief Impact Officer | 55 | $223,855 |
| Sara Brenner | Exec. Dir. Jewish Comm. Foundation | 55 | $207,832 |
| Elisa Deener-agus | Chief of Staff | 55 | $207,477 |
| Monica Herman | Chief Marketing Officer | 55 | $160,302 |
| Aaron Kaufman | Member | 0.7 | — |
| Abby S Cherner | Member | 0.7 | — |
| Abe Zwany | Member | 0.7 | — |
| Alan L Meltzer | Past Campaign Chair | 2 | — |
| Amy Lancellotta | Member | 0.7 | — |
| Arielle Silverman | Member | 0.7 | — |
| Avery Sudow | Member | 0.7 | — |
| Ayala Nuriely Kimel | Member | 0.7 | — |
| Behnam Dayanim | Member | 0.7 | — |
| Bejamin Rosenbaum | Member | 0.7 | — |
| Benjamin A Nussdorf | Member | 0.7 | — |
| Bob Bloom | Member | 0.7 | — |
| Bob Parker | Member | 0.7 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Uniwest Construction Inc | Construction Services | $1,278,729 |
| Universal Protection Service LP Allie | Security Services | $432,902 |
| Harold Grinspoon Foundation | Books Supplier | $316,527 |
| Ntiva Inc | It Services | $163,072 |
| Bluepoint Alert Solutions LLC | Security Services | $159,028 |
209 grants to The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington Inc totaling $28.6M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
401 grants totaling $36.6M in FY2023 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington Inc →
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Data for The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington Inc (EIN 53-0212445) 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.