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The Jewish Federation Of Greater Washington

The Jewish Federation Of Greater Washington

Rockville, MD 20852
Tax ID53-0212445

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About this organization

Revenue

$34,411,770

Expenses

$35,074,070

Website

shalomdc.org

Mission

The Jewish Federation mobilizes people to address the most critical opportunities and challenges facing our diverse and growing Jewish community. We empower and inspire community builders, leaders, and organizations to connect with purpose—joining together to build a strong and vibrant Jewish future. Vision for Our Community: An open, connected, and vibrant Jewish community that cares for each other, fosters Jewish learning and journeys, embraces Jewish peoplehood and Israel, and acts as a force for good in the world. Our Mission: To inspire, build, and sustain vibrant Jewish life in a changing world by mobilizing our community in common purpose, intentional innovation, and effective action.

About

ENSURING A FEELING OF INCLUSION FOR OUR COMMUNITY MEMBERS; PROVIDING SENIORS, HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS, IMPOVERISHED FAMILIES, AND THOSE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS WITH THE SERVICES THEY REQUIRE TO LIVE COMFORTABLY AND WITH DIGNITY; AND RESPONDING SWIFTLY TO CRISES AT HOME AND AROUND THE WORLD ARE FOUNDATIONAL FEDERATION PRIORITIES. AT OUR CORE, WE WILL ALWAYS BE COMMITTED TO CARING FOR OUR WHOLE COMMUNITY. FEDERATION IS HERE TO CONNECT AND EMPOWER OUR PEOPLE, ENSURING A MORE VIBRANT JEWISH FUTURE FOR US ALL. ALLOCATION TO BENEFICIARY AGENCIES: THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER WASHINGTON IS THE LARGEST SINGLE DONOR TO 35 LOCAL AGENCIES THROUGHOUT DC, MD, AND NORTHERN VA, 14 NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS, 4 OVERSEAS PARTNERS (THROUGH THEIR US NONPROFIT AFFILIATE), AND MORE THAN 60 CONGREGATIONS. TOGETHER, WE ARE BUILDING A COMMUNITY THAT CARES FOR EACH OTHER, FOSTERS JEWISH LEARNING AND JOURNEYS, EMBRACES JEWISH PEOPLEHOOD AND ISRAEL, AND ACTS AS A FORCE FOR GOOD IN THE WORLD. THROUGH ALLOCATIONS TO BENEFICIARY AGENCIES, FEDERATION AND OUR DONORS SUPPORT THE POOR, HONOR AND CARE FOR SENIORS, ATTEND TO THOSE WHO ARE ILL OR IN CRISIS, NURTURE AND EDUCATE OUR CHILDREN, WELCOME AND INCLUDE THOSE OF ALL BACKGROUNDS, IDENTITIES, AND ABILITIES, AND MUCH MORE. THIS WORK AND THE PROGRAMS WE SUPPORT ARE DRIVEN BY OUR SHARED JEWISH VALUES. EQUALLY IMPORTANT IS OUR COMMITMENT TO INSPIRING JEWISH LEARNING AND EXPERIENCES IN ORDER TO SHAPE OUR COMMUNITY'S STRONG JEWISH IDENTITY. FORMAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND INFORMAL JEWISH EXPERIENCES LIKE SUMMER CAMPS, YOUTH GROUPS, AND MISSIONS TO ISRAEL AND OTHER JEWISH COMMUNITIES ABROAD PROVIDE LEARNING, RECREATIONAL, CULTURAL AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES THAT NOURISH OUR BODIES AND OUR MINDS. LASTLY, WE ARE FOCUSED ON CONNECTING OURSELVES AND OUR LIVES TO OTHER JEWS AND JEWISH COMMUNITIES AROUND THE WORLD. OUR SOLIDARITY WITH ONE ANOTHER IS CELEBRATED THROUGH OUR SHARED CULTURE, IDENTITY, AND COMMITMENT TO ONE ANOTHER.

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

According to the filing documents, the non-profit's mission is defined as “The jewish federation exists to inspire, build, and sustain vibrant jewish life in greater washington and beyond. we envision an open, connected, and vibrant jewish community that cares for each other, fosters jewish learning and journeys, embraces jewish peoplehood and israel, and acts as a force for good in the world. federation serves as a community builder, fundraiser, and safety net for the jewish community of greater washington.”.

When referring to its tasks, they were referred to as: “To inspire, build, and sustain vibrant jewish life in a changing world by mobilizing our community in common purpose, intentional innovation, and effective action.”.

  • The non-profit's state of operation has been legally reported as MD.
  • According to the latest filing, the non-profit's address in 2020 is 6101 Executive Blvd100, North Bethesda, MD, 20852.
  • The total number of employees reported by the non-profit on their form for 2020 is 92.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Does not collect 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 -$662,300.
  • The CEO compensation policy within the organization is established through an impartial evaluation and approval.
  • The organization elects its board members.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 122 independent voting members.
  • The organization has a professional fund raiser.
  • The organization was formed in 1948.
  • 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 $6,691,898 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $3,883,865 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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