Overview Money In Money Out People Connected Orgs Audits Positions Interview Endorsements
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
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Financial Snapshot FY ending 2023-06-30 Financial history 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
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
JEWISH FEDERATION OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO
Address 30 South Wells Street 4049
Chicago, IL, 60606-505
Governance Voting board members 85
Independent members 84
Conflict-of-interest policy Yes
Whistleblower policy Yes
Doc-retention policy Yes
Audit committee Yes
990 reviewed by board Yes
Compensation practices Severance payments No
Equity-based comp No
Supplemental retirement plan Yes
Compensation committee Yes
Used comp survey Yes
Board approved comp Yes
Initial contract exception No
Financial detail (Schedule D) Board-designated % 58.0%
Permanent endowment % 16.1%
Endowment held by related org Yes
Public records
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