JEWISH FEDERATION OF CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS INC

EIN: 042104363 501(c)(3) Philanthropy & Grantmaking

WORCESTER, MA

Total Revenue
$2,426,384
Total Expenses
$2,206,114
Total Assets
$19,868,585
Net Assets
$18,307,832
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1930
Legal Domicile
MA
Principal Officer
STEVEN SCHIMMEL
Phone
5087561543
Tax Period
2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

JEWISH FEDERATION OF CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS INC, founded in 1930, is a community nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $2.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 12% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $2.2M left a modest 9% surplus.

Mission

THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF CENTRAL MASS, INC. IS DEDICATED TO THE PRESERVATION AND ENRICHMENT OF JEWISH LIFE IN CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS AND THROUGHOUT THE WORLD.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $712,095 Revenue: $84,689

FEDERATION - THE FEDERATION IS DEDICATED TO PRESERVING AND ENRICHING JEWISH LIFE IN CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS AND THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. TO FULFILL THIS MISSION, THE FEDERATION RUNS AN ANNUAL CAMPAIGN AND...

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FEDERATION - THE FEDERATION IS DEDICATED TO PRESERVING AND ENRICHING JEWISH LIFE IN CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS AND THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. TO FULFILL THIS MISSION, THE FEDERATION RUNS AN ANNUAL CAMPAIGN AND THEN DESIGNATES DOLLARS RAISED TO A VARIETY OF LOCAL COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND SOCIAL AGENCIES AS WELL AS TO INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS THROUGH OUR AFFILIATION WITH THE JEWISH FEDERATIONS OF NORTH AMERICA. OVERALL, OUR CAMPAIGN AND PROGRAMS REACH THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE IN OUR LOCAL AND GLOBAL COMMUNITIES.

Program 2
Expenses: $81,905

FOUNDATION - THE FOUNDATION HOLDS ENDOWMENT FUNDS RECEIVED BY THE FEDERATION FROM MORE THAN 75 DONORS. THESE FUNDS FALL INTO FIVE CATEGORIES DONOR ADVISED, PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED, TEMPORARILY...

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FOUNDATION - THE FOUNDATION HOLDS ENDOWMENT FUNDS RECEIVED BY THE FEDERATION FROM MORE THAN 75 DONORS. THESE FUNDS FALL INTO FIVE CATEGORIES DONOR ADVISED, PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED, TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED, FUNDS HELD IN TRUST FOR OTHERS AND UNRESTRICTED. MONIES ARE EXPENDED FROM THESE FUNDS ACCORDING TO THE TERMS OF THE ENDOWMENT AND THE SPENDING POLICIES ESTABLISHED IN OUR MISSION STATEMENT. IN THE PAST FISCAL YEAR THERE WERE 53 DISBURSEMENTS THAT WERE MADE FROM THE ENDOWMENT TOTALING APPROXIMATELY $366,000.

Program 3
Expenses: $331,677

RACHEL'S TABLE - THE MISSION OF RACHEL'S TABLE IS TO DISTRIBUTE DONATED AND PURCHASED FOOD AND MILK TO SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES HELPING THE HUNGRY IN WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS AND TO REDUCE THE WASTE...

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RACHEL'S TABLE - THE MISSION OF RACHEL'S TABLE IS TO DISTRIBUTE DONATED AND PURCHASED FOOD AND MILK TO SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES HELPING THE HUNGRY IN WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS AND TO REDUCE THE WASTE OF NOURISHING FOOD. SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN 1989, RACHEL'S TABLE HAS DISTRIBUTED OVER 14 MILLION POUNDS OF FOOD AND MILK, AT NO COST, TO 30 LOCAL SHELTERS, SOUP KITCHENS, GROUP HOMES, DAY PROGRAMS. AND FOOD PANTRIES. THE CHILDREN'S MILK FUND PROVIDES MILK FOR APPROXIMATELY 20,000 INDIVIDUAL CHILDREN AT 21 OF THESE AGENCIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. RACHEL'S TABLE ALSO PURCHASES FRUITS AND VEGETABLES FOR THE SUMMER MEAL PROGRAM FOR WORCESTER'S CHILDREN RUN BY FRIENDLY HOUSE NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER TO HELP CHILDREN WHEN SCHOOL IS CLOSED AND SCHOOL MEALS UNAVAILABLE.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,808,453
Program Service Revenue $138,470
Investment Income $479,461
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $2,426,384

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $695,267
Salaries & Benefits $775,327
Fundraising Expenses $170,433
Program Expenses $1,785,989
Other Expenses $735,520
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,206,114

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,426,384 $2,746,775 -0.1%
Expenses $2,206,114 $2,322,644 -0.1%
Net Income $220,270 $424,131 -0.5%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
20
Independent Members
19
Employees
10
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$154,739
Total Directors
19
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
BEN LYONS PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAN SHERTZER TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KAREN ROTHMAN SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JONATHAN SIGEL PAST PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BECKY PINS MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BERNIE ROTMAN MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAN MARGOLIS MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEBBIE FRUCHTMAN MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DENNIS LINDENBERG MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEREMY LURIER MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOEL BAKER MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSHUA HONIG MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JONATHAN SADICK MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARCY SHUSTER MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK SHEAR MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATTIE CASTIEL MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NINA STOLL MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TARAH JOSEPH MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WENDY BERGMAN MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVEN SCHIMMEL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$154,150 $589 $154,739
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $2,426,384 $2,206,114 $19,868,585 $220,270
2024 $2,746,775 $2,322,644 $18,358,207 $424,131
2023 $2,859,216 $1,933,271 $15,479,629 $925,945
2022 $1,809,038 $2,054,903 $13,435,890 $-245,865
2021 $2,326,145 $1,868,268 $16,236,777 $457,877
2020 $2,623,626 $1,348,814 $14,222,751 $1,274,812
2019 $1,898,737 $1,613,991 $13,208,898 $284,746
2018 $2,098,475 $1,701,945 $12,965,523 $396,530
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