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Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago

Public charityFed auditsIRS 990990-T FY2023
DBA: Chicago
Foundations · CHICAGO, IL · EIN 36-2167761
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About

Federation amplifies our collective strength to make the world a better place for everyone. We assist people in need, impacting 500,000 Chicagoans of all faiths; support Israel and the Jewish people worldwide; respond swiftly to crises; cultivate Jewish identity & connection; and advance Jewish learning.

DBA Chicago

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Foundations
Employees
0
Volunteers
10,598

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2023-06-30
Revenue
$169.1M
Expenses
$209.1M
Assets
$981.5M
Liabilities
$262.5M

Financial history

$209.1M$104.5M$0
17181920212223
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2023: $169.1M · Peak FY2019: $206.1M · Avg: $167.4M

501(h) election

This 501(c)(3) has NOT elected 501(h) — lobbying is permitted but limited under the vaguer "no substantial part of activities" test.

Political & Grant Activity

Campaign Spending
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Lobbying
$939K
Grants Given
$177.0M
JEWISH FEDERATION OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO
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Address

30 S Wells ST
Chicago, IL, 60606-505

Governance

Voting board members85
Independent members84
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planYes
Compensation committeeYes
Used comp surveyYes
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo

Financial detail (Schedule D)

Board-designated %58.0%
Permanent endowment %16.1%
Endowment held by related orgYes
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