Jewish Federation Of Chicago
Jewish Federation Of Chicago
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About this organization
Mission
The Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago is the one organization that impacts every aspect of local and global Jewish life, providing human services for Jews and others in need, creating Jewish experiences and strengthening Jewish community connections. As a member of the greater Chicago community, JUF also participates in the wider civic arena of addressing general community needs and problem solving for people of all faiths.
About
The Federation's largest endeavor is to allocate funds to a network of nearly 70 agencies in the Chicago area that provide assistance to 500,000 Chicagoans of all faiths, including: hot meals and groceries, utility and rent assistance, prescriptions and medical care for impoverished families; job training and placement for people who are out of work; therapeutic school and specialized care for children with disabilities; support services for Holocaust survivors; assisted living, specialized Alzheimer's care and transportation for seniors; respite services for caregivers of frail seniors and people with disabilities; counseling, prevention and intervention services for troubled teens; and an entire continuum of prevention and therapeutic services for individuals and families in crisis.Because the Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago and the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago are so closely linked in numerous ways (combined Board of Directors, shared professional staff, shared office space, etc.), and because JUF provides an annual, multi-million dollar allocation to the Jewish Federation, we measure and report our program and service results jointly for the combined JUF/Federation enterprise, which are summarized below:2018 IMPACT: PROVIDING HUMAN SERVICESLocal- 584,744 meals, food bags and grocery cards were delivered to needy local Jews. - 5,747 households received $7.45 million in emergency financial aid to pay for housing, healthcare and other critical needs - a 25% increase in dollars and a 7% increase in the number of people helped over 2017.- 2,000 Holocaust survivors maximized their independence through in-home services, emergency financial assistance, group support, advocacy and socialization.- 2,256 people with disabilities received intensive, holistic support.- 1,749 workers benefited from job placement services, including 503 workers who secured paid jobs.- 39,935 individuals received free or highly-subsidized mental and physical healthcare.- 384 low-income families received free or subsidized legal assistance.- 30,403 Jews from across the world began new lives of freedom in Israel.- 17,849 new olim were assisted with absorption services: job preparation & placement, language skills, housing and socialization to help them integrate into Israeli society.- 6,500 disadvantaged Israeli youth in Kiryat Gat-Lachish-Shafir were immersed in holistic enrichment and educational programming designed to close the socioeconomic gap and ensure their future success. - 87,842 impoverished elderly throughout the countries of the former Soviet Union received food, medicine and heating fuel to sustain them. 2018 IMPACT: CULTIVATING JEWISH LEARNING, IDENTITY, & CONNECTION- 15,897 children and youth engaged in Jewish learning and built stronger Jewish identities through formal and informal Jewish educational experiences.- 3,189 (73%) of Jewish day school students received scholarships and/or tuition assistance. - 1,159 children received nearly $800,000 in Jewish summer camp scholarships.- 972 children received $1.5 million in financial assistance or subsidies for Jewish early childhood educational experiences.- 9,952 families with young children received free, monthly Jewish books and music through JUF's PJ Library and PJ Our Way programs.- 3,400 teens connected to community through JUF-supported programs focused on engaging the next generation.- 1,813 Jewish young adults went on free trips to Israel courtesy of JUF Birthright Israel, strengthening their connection to the Jewish homeland.- 851 youth and young adults received JUF-supported scholarships that helped them afford pivotal educational experiences in Israel.- 58 college students participated in interfaith leadership trips to Israel. - 150 students participated in Onward Israel internships over the summer.- 58 participants from area high schools engaged in Write-On for Israel, an intensive, two-year Israel advocacy training program for upperclassmen. - 500 teens studied Hebrew at Chicago-area public high schools - the most of any city in the nation.- 7,800 students and community members participated in pro-Israel college events and Israel advocacy programs through JUF's Israel Education Center and Hillel.- 6,575 college students participated in Jewish life on Illinois campuses.- 4,600 young adults attended JUF-sponsored education, advocacy, fundraising and outreach events, setting them on the path to Jewish involvement.- 950 Russian-speaking young professionals and 376 young families were engaged in 111 customized Jewish projects, programs or events to connect with each other, the broader Jewish community, and their own Jewish identity.- 10,136 Jews of all ages volunteered through JUF's TOV Volunteer Network, other JUF programs and throughout our network of Jewish communal agencies - for a total of 143,214 volunteer hours of hands-on assistance from serving meals to people in need to tutoring at-risk children. - 96,000 visitors came to Oy!Chicago, the outreach blog for local 20- to 30-somethings.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's mission, as described in the filing, is “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.”.
When describing its duties, they were characterized as: “Federation brings jewish chicago together to support human services, advocate on key issues and connect people to jewish life and community.”.
- The non-profit has complied with legal regulations by reporting their state of operation as IL.
- The filing shows that the non-profit's address as of 2020 is 30 South Wells Street No 4049, Chicago, IL, 60606.
- As of 2020, the non-profit has reported a total of 0 employees on their form.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $72,023,082.
- The organization has 87 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1900.
- The organization pays $4,308,538 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $0 in fundraising expenses.