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American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee

American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee

New York, NY 10017
Tax ID13-1656634

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About this organization

Revenue

$357,418,382

Expenses

$324,209,651

Website

jdc.org

Mission

Active today in some 70 countries, we work to alleviate hunger and hardship, rescue Jews in danger, create lasting connections to Jewish life, and help Israel overcome the social challenges of its most vulnerable citizens, both Jewish and non-Jewish. Our reach extends beyond the global Jewish community by providing high-impact disaster relief and long-term development assistance worldwide.

About

We’re a passionate, innovative, and diverse global team dedicated to lifting lives and strengthening communities in 70 countries. As the leading global Jewish humanitarian organization, we rescue Jews in danger, provide aid to vulnerable Jews, develop innovative solutions to Israel’s most complex social challenges, cultivate a Jewish future, and lead the Jewish community’s response to global crises like natural disasters, public health emergencies, and more. For over 100 years, our work has put the timeless Jewish value of mutual responsibility into action, making JDC essential to the survival of millions of people and the advancement of Jewish life across the globe.

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The purpose of the non-profit, as set forth in the filing, is “Since 1914, the american jewish joint distribution committee (jdc) has acted on behalf of north america's jewish communities and others to fulfill the principle that "kol yisrael arevim zeh l'zeh" - all jews are responsible for one another. (continued on sch. o)”.

When discussing its purpose, they were characterized as: “The american jewish joint distribution committee (jdc) is the world's leading jewish humanitarian assistance organization, working in more than 70 countries and in israel.”.

  • The state in which the non-profit is legally authorized to operate is NY, as reported.
  • The filing confirms that the non-profit's address in 2020 was 220 E 42nd Street Suite 400, New York, NY, 10017.
  • The form of the non-profit reports 167 employees as of 2020.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Collects art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Has foreign activities.
  • Is a donor advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is $33,208,731.
  • The remuneration of the CEO of the organization is based on an independent review and approval process.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has a foreign financial account.
  • The organization has 163 independent voting members.
  • The organization has a professional fund raiser.
  • The organization was formed in 1914.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule B.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule J.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization engages in lobbying activities.
  • The organization pays $64,285,454 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $13,893,456 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
  • The organization has fundraising events.
  • The organization has grants to organizations.
  • The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.

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