United Jewish Appeal Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of Ny Inc
82% goes to programs $9 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
United Jewish Appeal Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of Ny Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in New York, New York, registered in 1975, with $484,266,000 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 82% of spending to programs.
130 East 59th Street, New York, NY, 10022 EIN 51-0172429 Since 1975
Revenue (FY2023)
$484.3M
▲ 84.7% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2023)
$358.6M
Net assets
$1.6B
Employees
444
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
B+Program efficiency40% of the rating82% to programs · $9 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 United Jewish Appeal Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of Ny Inc: 82% to programs · $9 to raise $100 earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating55 mo reserves · +26% 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 United Jewish Appeal Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of Ny Inc: 55 mo reserves · +26% 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 United Jewish Appeal Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of Ny 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 United Jewish Appeal Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of Ny Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Uja-federation cares for jews and all new yorkers,responds to crises and shapes the jewish future.
What they do
Caring for people in need:uja allocates funds to hundreds of nonprofits to support programs that provide essential aid and services to hundreds of thousands of people each year in new york city, westchester county, and long island. these nonprofits serve both the jewish community and the broader new york population, including seniors, holocaust survivors, single parents, and individuals with autism and disabilities. the services they offer include housing, medical care, end-of-life and palliative care, mental health counseling, education, food programs, and vocational training and guidance. uja also promotes volunteerism by facilitating the recruitment and training of volunteers who serve clients at numerous (continued on schedule o)nonprofits. additionally, uja supports programs in israel and nearly 70 other countries worldwide that provide basic human services.
Deepening jewish engagement and strengthening jewish communities ("jewish life")uja supports innovative initiatives that encourage jews of all ages to explore their jewish identity and funds a variety of programs across the spectrum of the jewish community. these programs strengthen synagogues, support college students by promoting jewish life on campus, connect young jews to israel, and create an inclusive and welcoming community for all jews. as part of its commitment to education and lifelong learning, uja supports both informal and formal jewish educational programs for children and adults. uja also provides scholarships and teacher benefits at jewish day schools, as well as (continued on schedule o)scholarships for israel experience programs and jewish summer day and overnight camps, all of which are important platforms for positive jewish experiences and engagement. in response to the outpouring of jewish expression following october 7, uja has invested an additional $25 million over three years to support opportunities that will further inspire and connect the jewish community. uja maintains an unwavering commitment to the people of israel, helping to ensure that israel is a safe, vibrant, jewish and democratic country. uja invests in the social service needs of israel's most vulnerable and helps to strengthen israeli civil society. following october 7, uja is deeply involved in the rebuilding process, particularly in restoring the social fabric and the emotional and mental resilience of historically and newly vulnerable communities.
Contact & location
- Address
- 130 East 59th Street, New York, NY, 10022
- City
- New York
- State
- New York
- Subcategory
- Federated Giving Programs
- Phone
- …
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $241.3M (FY2013) to $484.3M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $162.8MNet assets $1.6B
Operating margin
25.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.8B
Total liabilities
$162.8M
Net assets
$1.6B
Salaries & benefits
$60.2M
17% of expenses
Board members
165
165 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $484,266,000▲84.7% | $358,630,000▲31.8% | $1,644,830,000▲13.7% | $1,807,599,000▲12.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $262,184,000▼10.8% | $272,160,000▲5.2% | $1,446,740,000▲3.9% | $1,608,029,000 | 990 |
| 2021 | $293,986,000▼12.0% | $258,768,000▼0.1% | $1,392,790,000▼7.5% | $1,607,931,000▼7.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $333,983,000▲39.3% | $258,982,000▲3.4% | $1,506,417,000▲24.6% | $1,746,380,000▲22.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $239,679,000▼13.2% | $250,410,000▼0.6% | $1,208,953,000▼2.0% | $1,420,472,000▼2.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $276,193,000▼3.5% | $252,005,000▲4.4% | $1,233,528,000▼0.9% | $1,458,215,000▼2.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $286,344,000▲13.9% | $241,337,000▲2.1% | $1,244,739,000▲5.5% | $1,489,192,000▲5.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $251,418,000▲12.5% | $236,483,000▲0.4% | $1,180,117,000▲9.3% | $1,418,834,000▲10.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $223,386,000▲3.8% | $235,547,000▼2.9% | $1,079,376,000▼7.0% | $1,280,118,000▼6.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $215,288,000▼10.8% | $242,583,000▲10.7% | $1,160,587,000▼2.2% | $1,370,987,000▼0.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $241,318,000 | $219,205,000▼2.6% | $1,186,310,000▲10.7% | $1,382,638,000▲8.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $224,965,000▲5.7% | $1,072,119,000▲7.1% | $1,273,816,000▲6.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $212,758,000▼1.6% | $1,001,134,000▼1.8% | $1,201,295,000▼2.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $216,229,000▼0.9% | $1,019,192,000▲11.4% | $1,228,189,000▲10.6% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $218,276,000 | $914,975,000 | $1,110,867,000 | 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: Devana Cohen — $1,078,962 (0.30% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devana Cohen | Chief Investment Officer | 35 | $1,078,962 |
| Eric S Goldstein | Chief Executive Officer | 35 | $851,649 |
| Luz D Liebeskind | Chief Financial Officer | 35 | $682,404 |
| Mark Medin | Executive Vice President, Frd | 35 | $616,216 |
| Elliot Hasdan | Director, Investments | 35 | $458,190 |
| Ellen R Zimmerman | Secretary/gen'l Counsel & Cco | 35 | $418,213 |
| Deborah Joselow | Chief Planning Officer | 35 | $406,080 |
| Ruth Raskas-term 41224 | Chief Growth Officer | 35 | $403,060 |
| Graham Cannon | Chief Marketing Officer | 35 | $392,221 |
| Stuart Tauber | Vice President, Regions | 35 | $330,644 |
| William Samers | Vp, Planned Giving & Endowments | 35 | $321,484 |
| Courtney Weinstein | Senior Vice President | 35 | $304,301 |
| Joann Locascio | Controller | 35 | $298,020 |
| Irvin Arosenthal | Chief Financial Officer | 35 | $114,061 |
| Adam F Weissenberg | Director | 0 | — |
| Alan G Mnuchin | Director | 0 | — |
| Albert Laboz | Director | 0 | — |
| Alexandra Kosslyn | Director | 0 | — |
| Alyssa Greenberg | Director | 0 | — |
| Amy A B Bressman | Chair,allocations Steering Committee/director | 0 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Consigli Construction Co Inc | Construction | $5,006,592 |
| Sjs Construction Co Inc | Construction | $2,603,647 |
| Zaskorski & Associates Architect PC | Architect | $1,313,290 |
| Momentum Charter Solutions Inc | Air Charter Service | $1,298,000 |
| International Security Associates Inc | Security | $1,190,118 |
Grants received · $544.9M total
458 grants to United Jewish Appeal Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of Ny Inc totaling $544.9M, 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 | $46,631,282 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Community & human services | 2024 | $719,910 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $616,118 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $340,000 |
| Fjc | General operating support | 2024 | $306,370 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Philanthropy | 2024 | $296,691 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $225,018 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $217,775 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $209,660 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $139,817 |
| The New York Community Trust | For general support. | 2024 | $137,195 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $133,550 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2024 | $100,740 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Religious | 2024 | $95,580 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $81,000 |
Grants made · $263.2M in FY2023
302 grants totaling $263.2M in FY2023 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by United Jewish Appeal Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of Ny Inc →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Jewish Federations of North America Inc | Caring/jewish life/responding to crises (see part iv suppl info) | $98,839,000 |
| The Jewish Federations of North America Inc | Caring/jewish life/responding to crises | $15,700,000 |
| Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds Inc | Caring/jewish life | $11,335,000 |
| Jewish Community Relations Council of New York Inc | Caring/jewish life/responding to crises | $9,850,000 |
| Commonpoint Ny Inc | Caring/jewish life | $8,778,000 |
| Metropolitan New York Coordinating Council On Jewish Poverty | Caring/jewish life | $7,102,000 |
| The Jewish Federations of North America Inc | Caring/jewish life/responding to crises | $6,781,000 |
| Jewish Board of Family & Childrens Services Inc | Caring/jewish life/responding to crises | $6,298,000 |
| The Educational Alliance Inc | Caring/jewish life | $5,821,000 |
| The Jewish Federations of North America Inc | Caring/jewish life/responding to crises | $5,169,000 |
| Board of Jewish Education Inc | Jewish life | $4,431,000 |
| Usdan Center For the Creative and Performing Arts | Caring/jewish life/responding to crises | $4,304,000 |
| Shorefront Ym-ywha of Brighton- Manhattan Beach Inc | Caring/jewish life | $4,001,000 |
| Selfhelp Community Services Inc | Caring/jewish life | $3,306,000 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee Inc | Caring/jewish life/responding to crises | $3,160,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is United Jewish Appeal Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of Ny Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. United Jewish Appeal Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of Ny Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 51-0172429, based in New York, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is United Jewish Appeal Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of Ny Inc's EIN?
- United Jewish Appeal Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of Ny Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 51-0172429.
- How much revenue does United Jewish Appeal Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of Ny Inc report?
- United Jewish Appeal Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of Ny Inc reported $484,266,000 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of United Jewish Appeal Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of Ny Inc's spending goes to programs?
- United Jewish Appeal Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of Ny Inc spends about 82% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does United Jewish Appeal Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of Ny Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades United Jewish Appeal Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of Ny Inc A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does United Jewish Appeal Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of Ny Inc's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on United Jewish Appeal Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of Ny Inc's latest Form 990 is $1,078,962, paid to Devana Cohen (Chief Investment Officer).
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Data for United Jewish Appeal Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of Ny Inc (EIN 51-0172429) 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.