The Jewish Federations of North America Inc
98% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Growing revenue
The Jewish Federations of North America Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in New York, New York, registered in 1936, with $702,409,132 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A+, and it directs about 98% of spending to programs.
25 Broadway 17th Fl, New York, NY, 10004 EIN 13-1624240 Since 1936
Revenue (FY2023)
$702.4M
▲ 152.1% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2023)
$616.3M
Net assets
$288.2M
Employees
190
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 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 The Jewish Federations of North America Inc: 98% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating6 mo reserves · +12% 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 The Jewish Federations of North America Inc: 6 mo reserves · +12% margin earns a A 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 The Jewish Federations of North America 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 The Jewish Federations of North America Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
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What they do
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Contact & location
- Address
- 25 Broadway 17th Fl, New York, NY, 10004
- City
- New York
- State
- New York
- Subcategory
- Federated Giving Programs
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $184.7M (FY2013) to $702.4M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $216.1MNet assets $288.2M
Operating margin
12.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$504.2M
Total liabilities
$216.1M
Net assets
$288.2M
Salaries & benefits
$23.2M
4% of expenses
Board members
122
122 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $702,409,132▲152% | $616,253,124▲118% | $288,155,760▲46.9% | $504,221,551▲46.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $278,666,826▼23.6% | $282,969,683▼0.7% | $196,154,282▼0.4% | $343,684,388▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $364,901,523▲37.8% | $285,098,727▲11.8% | $196,987,198▲53.2% | $337,548,993▲19.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $264,865,615▲4.4% | $255,007,227▼3.9% | $128,587,997▲20.2% | $282,120,416▲3.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $253,751,654▼7.1% | $265,221,117▼2.0% | $106,995,419▼12.7% | $273,845,110▼3.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $273,232,188▲3.8% | $270,733,207▲4.0% | $122,602,847▼3.6% | $283,116,192▼3.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $263,260,859▲0.8% | $260,262,238▼0.5% | $127,144,268▲7.9% | $292,149,568▼1.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $261,215,322▼4.7% | $261,516,782▼4.8% | $117,792,881▲9.1% | $295,332,953▼3.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $274,032,249▼18.9% | $274,809,657▼15.4% | $108,006,294▼10.1% | $306,073,877▼5.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $338,087,246▲83.0% | $324,721,043▲144% | $120,114,439▲3.4% | $325,298,741▲81.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $184,707,017 | $132,898,135▲170% | $116,133,393▲92.6% | $179,149,649▲1.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $49,202,648▲3.9% | $60,295,265▲34.1% | $177,148,645▼1.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $47,353,000▼0.8% | $44,956,621▼20.4% | $179,564,660▼4.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $47,742,848▲14.1% | $56,486,000▲15.5% | $187,282,038▲1.3% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $41,858,650 | $48,899,855 | $184,813,491 | 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: Eric Fingerhut — $691,018 (0.11% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Fingerhut | President & Ceo | 50 | $691,018 |
| Shira Hutt | Executive Vice President | 50 | $386,778 |
| Rebecca Caspi | Director General Israel Office | 50 | $340,108 |
| Michelle Kravetz | Chief Impact & Growth Officer | 50 | $327,893 |
| Amanda Goldstein | Vp, Philanthropy & Frd | 50 | $296,487 |
| Davi Ellis | Chief Information Officer | 50 | $284,074 |
| Sarah Eisenman | Chief Jewish Life Officer | 50 | $277,880 |
| Elizabeth Fisher | Chief Talent Officer | 50 | $276,234 |
| Adam Teitelbaum | Snr Director Philanthr Initiat | 50 | $264,049 |
| Elana Broitman | Former Sr. Vp, PA - Thru 10/23 | 50 | $218,482 |
| Pamela Kurtzman | Managing Director, Bond Prog | 50 | $177,895 |
| Pamela A Zaltsman | Senior Advisor,israel&overseas | 25 | $123,312 |
| Robert Spodek | Former Cfo- Thru 6/23 | 50 | $111,180 |
| Evan Hochberg | Deputy Director, Assoc Vp Il | 25 | $108,769 |
| Albert Praw | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Amy Benedikt | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Amy Berger Chafetz | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Amy Bressman | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Andrea Weinberger | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Andre Tarraf | Trustee | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Skdknickerbocker LLC | Event Consultant | $1,114,097 |
| Fifty Thirteen LLC | Event Consultant | $1,032,872 |
| Hilton Chicago | Accommodation Serv | $667,148 |
| Concourse Hosting LLC | Donor Management Sys | $666,000 |
| Avfx LLC | Video Production | $404,910 |
Grants received · $2.0B total
455 grants to The Jewish Federations of North America Inc totaling $2.0B, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Communal Fund | In furtherance of grantee's tax-exempt purpose | 2024 | $1,872,360 |
| Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit | To support the jewish community | 2024 | $1,273,975 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Community & human services | 2024 | $26,800 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Religion | 2024 | $26,000 |
| North Carolina Community Foundation Inc | To support the organization's stated mission | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Jewish Community Fdn of the Jewish Federation Council of Greater La | General support | 2024 | $18,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $11,372 |
| Kalamazoo Community Foundation | Human service-multipurpose/other | 2024 | $7,168 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $7,168 |
| Arizona Community Foundation | This award is designated for annual program support | 2024 | $6,640 |
| The Pittsburgh Foundation | Human services | 2024 | $5,020 |
| United Jewish Appeal Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of Ny Inc | Caring/jewish life/responding to crises (see part iv suppl info) | 2023 | $98,839,000 |
| Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago | Regular campaign | 2023 | $62,054,259 |
| Jewish Federation of Cleveland | General support, emergency relief, recommendation: ohr chaya, jewish people policy institute, sheatufim for yeladenu childrens initiative | 2023 | $39,741,519 |
| Greater Miami Jewish Federation | General support and israel emergency fund | 2023 | $33,193,160 |
Grants made · $542.9M in FY2023
196 grants totaling $542.9M in FY2023 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by The Jewish Federations of North America Inc →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Israel Appeal Inc | — | $454,726,538 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee Inc | — | $60,628,112 |
| Secure Community Network Inc | — | $6,125,000 |
| Ort America Inc | — | $2,637,739 |
| Kavod | — | $1,500,000 |
| Project Kesher | — | $900,000 |
| World Jewish Relief USA Inc | — | $900,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey | — | $500,000 |
| Minneapolis Jewish Federation | — | $500,000 |
| Hias Inc | — | $450,000 |
| Jewish Community Federation of S F Marin Peninsula & Sonoma Counties | — | $375,000 |
| Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Boston | — | $325,000 |
| Jewish Community Services of Hawaii | — | $310,000 |
| United Jewish Appeal Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of Ny Inc | — | $300,000 |
| United Jewish Appeal Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of Ny Inc | — | $267,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Jewish Federations of North America Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. The Jewish Federations of North America Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 13-1624240, based in New York, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is The Jewish Federations of North America Inc's EIN?
- The Jewish Federations of North America Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 13-1624240.
- How much revenue does The Jewish Federations of North America Inc report?
- The Jewish Federations of North America Inc reported $702,409,132 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of The Jewish Federations of North America Inc's spending goes to programs?
- The Jewish Federations of North America Inc spends about 98% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does The Jewish Federations of North America Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades The Jewish Federations of North America Inc A+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does The Jewish Federations of North America Inc's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on The Jewish Federations of North America Inc's latest Form 990 is $691,018, paid to Eric Fingerhut (President & Ceo).
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Data for The Jewish Federations of North America Inc (EIN 13-1624240) 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.