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Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona

Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona

Tucson, AZ 85718
Tax ID86-0096795

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About this organization

Revenue

$4,369,040

Expenses

$5,959,014

Website

jfsa.org

Mission

GUIDED BY THE JEWISH VALUES OF TZEDAKAH (RIGHTEOUS GIVING), CHESED (LOVING KINDNESS), AND TIKKUN OLAM (REPAIRING OF THE WORLD), WE BRING THE JEWISH COMMUNITY TOGETHER TO HELP THOSE IN NEED TO STRENGTHEN AND PRESERVE THE JEWISH PEOPLE AT HOME AND AROUND THE WORLD. THE FEDERATION SERVES AS THE FUNDRAISING, ADMINISTRATIVE AND PLANNING ORGANIZATION FOR VARIOUS RELATED SOCIAL SERVICE AND EDUCATIONAL AGENCIES SERVING THE TUCSON COMMUNITY, WITH SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON THE JEWISH COMMUNITY. THE FEDERATION ALSO INCLUDES THE OPERATIONS OF THE ARIZONA JEWISH POST (POST) WHICH PUBLISHES A COMMUNITY- WIDE NEWSPAPER REPORTING ON AND DIRECTED TOWARD THE TUCSON JEWISH COMMUNITY.

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SINCE 1947, THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA HAS SERVED AS THE CENTRAL FUNDRAISING AND PLANNING ORGANIZATION OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA'S JEWISH COMMUNITY. THE ANNUAL JEWISH FEDERATION COMMUNITY CAMPAIGN IS THE LIFELINE OF OUR COMMUNITY - PROVIDING HUMANITARIAN, EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL SERVICES TO A JEWISH COMMUNITY NUMBERING MORE THAN 28,000, INCLUDING HUNDREDS OF VOLUNTEERS. OUR BENEFICIARIES PROVIDE NONSECTARIAN SERVICES TO THE ENTIRE TUCSON COMMUNITY. IN ADDITION, FUNDS RAISED BY THE CAMPAIGN SUPPORT RESCUE AND RELIEF EFFORTS FOR JEWS AND NON-JEWS IN 60 COUNTRIES AROUND THE WORLD. THE FEDERATION'S PROGRAM ARMS INCLUDE: - THE ANNUAL COMMUNITY CAMPAIGN IS THE LIFELINE OF OUR JEWISH COMMUNITY. FUNDS RAISED ARE DISTRIBUTED TO LOCAL BENEFICIARY AGENCIES, AS WELL AS TO JEWISH FEDERATIONS OF NORTH AMERICA, WHICH COORDINATES LIFESAVING HUMANITARIAN EFFORTS FOR JEWS AND NON-JEWS IN ISRAEL AND 60 COUNTRIES AROUND THE WORLD. SIGNATURE PROGRAMS INCLUDE MAIMONIDES, REAP, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT. - THE COALITION FOR JEWISH EDUCATION (CJE) OFFERS JEWISH EDUCATION FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND ALL LEVELS OF JUDAIC KNOWLEDGE. SIGNATURE PROGRAMS INCLUDE HEBREW HIGH, PJ LIBRARY, AND RELIGIOUS SCHOOL SPECIAL NEEDS EDUCATION. - THE ARIZONA JEWISH POST, AZJEWISHPOST.COM, JFSA.ORG, JEWISH TUCSON NEWSFLASH AND JEWISH TUCSON.ORG ARE THE PRIMARY COMMUNICATIONS VEHICLES FOR THE LOCAL JEWISH COMMUNITY. - THE JEWISH COMMUNITY CONCIERGE MAKES SURE THAT INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE NEWCOMERS OR NEWLY INVOLVED ARE WELCOMED AND INVOLVED. SINCE 2012, AN ADDITIONAL FEDERATION OFFICE DIRECTED TOWARD OUTREACH OPERATED ON TUCSON'S NORTHWEST SIDE. - THE JEWISH COMMUNITY RELATIONS COUNCIL (JCRC) IS THE PUBLIC AFFAIRS AND SOCIAL ACTION ARM OF THE FEDERATION. GUIDED BY DEMOCRATIC IDEALS AND JEWISH VALUES, THE JCRC PROVIDES A FORUM FOR THE JEWISH COMMUNITY TO RESPOND TO ISSUES OF CONCERN THROUGH EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND CIVIC ACTIVITY. SIGNATURE PROGRAMS ARE HOMER DAVIS, HOLOCAUST EDUCATION, AND JEWISH-LATINO TEEN COALITION. - WOMEN'S PHILANTHROPY PARTICIPANTS PLAY A MAJOR ROLE IN ENHANCING AND IMPLEMENTING FEDERATION PROJECTS. OPPORTUNITIES FOR EDUCATION, PERSONAL ENRICHMENT, COMMUNITY OUTREACH, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT CAN ALL BE FOUND WITHIN WOMEN'S PHILANTHROPY. SPECIAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE CONNECTIONS, LION OF JUDAH, AND YOUNG WOMEN'S CABINET. MAJOR RECIPIENTS OF FEDERATION FUNDING ARE: - THE JEWISH FEDERATIONS OF NORTH AMERICA - THE TUCSON JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER - HANDMAKER JEWISH SERVICES FOR THE AGING - TUCSON HEBREW ACADEMY - JEWISH FAMILY AND CHILDREN'S SERVICES - U OF A HILLEL FOUNDATION - JEWISH HISTORY MUSEUM/HOLOCAUST HISTORY CENTER

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The filing clearly states the mission of the non-profit as “Guided by the jewish values of tzedakah (righteous giving), chesed (loving kindness), and tikkun olam (repairing of the world), we bring the jewish community together to help those in need to strengthen and preserve the jewish people at home and around the world. the federation serves as the fundraising, administrative and planning organization for various related social service and educational agencies serving the tucson community, with special emphasis on the jewish community. the federation also includes the operations of the arizona jewish post (post) which publishes a community- wide newspaper reporting on and directed toward the tucson jewish community.”.

When outlining its functions, they were explained as: “Guided by the jewish values of tzedakah (righteous giving), chesed (loving kindness), and tikkun olam (repairing of the world), we bring the jewish community together to help those in need to strengthen and preserve the jewish people at home and around the world. the federation serves as the fundraising, administrative and planning organization for various related social service and educational agencies serving the tucson community, with special emphasis on the jewish community. the federation also includes the operations of the arizona jewish post (post) which publishes a community- wide newspaper reporting on and directed toward the tucson jewish community.”.

  • In compliance with legal regulations, the non-profit has reported their state of operation as AZ.
  • The filing records the non-profit's address for 2020 as 3718 EAST RIVER ROAD SUITE 100, TUCSON, AZ, 85718.
  • As of 2020, the non-profit's form reports a total of 50 employees.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Does not collect art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Has foreign activities.
  • Is not 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 $254,689.
  • The CEO's salary plan within the organization is subject to review and endorsement by an independent body.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 26 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 1947.
  • 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 pays $2,039,598 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $480,641 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
  • The organization pays grants to individuals.
  • 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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