JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER HARRISBURG

EIN: 231352338 501(c)(3) Human Services

HARRISBURG, PA

Total Revenue
$4,806,707
Total Expenses
$8,164,970
Total Assets
$24,322,143
Net Assets
$14,287,243
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1941
Legal Domicile
PA
Principal Officer
ZACH BENJAMIN
Phone
7172369555
Tax Period
2023-09-01 to 2024-08-31

JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER HARRISBURG, founded in 1941, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $4.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 53% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $8.2M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 70% operating deficit.

Mission

ENSURE THAT THE JEWISH COMMUNITY OF GREATER HARRISBURG FLOURISHES BY SERVING AS ITS CENTRAL UNIFYING COMMUNAL ORGANIZATION, AND BY STRENGTHENING THE BONDS WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY AND WITH ISRAEL AND JEWS AROUND THE WORLD.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,201,471 Revenue: $1,433,417

THE EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM PROVIDES CARE TO INFANTS THROUGH PRE- KINDERGARTEN. THE PROGRAM IS LICENSED BY THE PA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES. IT IS A KEYSTONE FOUR STARS FACILITY (HIGHEST RATING...

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THE EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM PROVIDES CARE TO INFANTS THROUGH PRE- KINDERGARTEN. THE PROGRAM IS LICENSED BY THE PA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES. IT IS A KEYSTONE FOUR STARS FACILITY (HIGHEST RATING POSSIBLE FROM THE COMMONWEALTH) FEATURING AN INTERACTIVE GARDEN, ART EDUCATION, NUTRITION AND WELLNESS AS PART OF ITS CURRICULUM. WE SERVE UP TO 150 CHILDREN.

Program 2
Expenses: $926,186 Revenue: $152,013

A MULTITUDE OF SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED TO MEMBERS AND NONMEMBERS. THE PROGRAMS RANGE FROM AFTERCARE FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN TO A KOSHER NUTRITION PROGRAM FOR SENIORS. THE PROGRAMS...

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A MULTITUDE OF SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED TO MEMBERS AND NONMEMBERS. THE PROGRAMS RANGE FROM AFTERCARE FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN TO A KOSHER NUTRITION PROGRAM FOR SENIORS. THE PROGRAMS SEEK TO MEET THE SOCIAL, CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY, WHICH WOULD ALSO INCLUDE HOLOCAUST EDUCATION, ISRAELI PROGRAMMING, AND HEBREW HIGH PROGRAMMING. NEARLY 400 CHILDREN RECEIVE FREE BOOKS THROUGH OUR PJ LIBRARY PROGRAM. 2,066 HOUSEHOLDS SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSPAPER "COMMUNITY REVIEW" WHICH IS ISSUED EVERY OTHER WEEK ALONG WITH OUR ONLINE EDITION WWW.COMMMUNITYREVIEWHBG.ORG. COMMUNITY REVIEW IS A BIWEEKLY PAPER THAT COVERS ISSUES OF CONCERN AND INTEREST TO MEMBERS OF THE JEWISH COMMUNITY.

Program 3
Expenses: $835,163 Revenue: $320,777

A SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM IS HELD EACH YEAR FOR SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN. THE CAMP IS HELD AT THE GREEN HILLS FACILITY. A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES IS PLANNED EACH YEAR FOR EACH AGE GROUP TO PROVIDE CAMPERS WITH...

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A SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM IS HELD EACH YEAR FOR SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN. THE CAMP IS HELD AT THE GREEN HILLS FACILITY. A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES IS PLANNED EACH YEAR FOR EACH AGE GROUP TO PROVIDE CAMPERS WITH AN EXCITING OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE. THE GREEN HILLS FACILITY IS LOCATED IN FISHING CREEK VALLEY JUST NORTH OF HARRISBURG AND IS OPEN THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER MONTHS. THE FACILITY INCLUDES A SWIMMING POOL, VARIOUS SPORTS FIELDS AND PICNIC GROUNDS.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,402,241
Program Service Revenue $2,362,778
Investment Income $19,548
Other Revenue $22,140
TOTAL REVENUE $4,806,707

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $3,720,965
Fundraising Expenses $86,010
Program Expenses $6,560,633
Other Expenses $4,444,005
TOTAL EXPENSES $8,164,970

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $4,806,707 $10,122,355 -0.5%
Expenses $8,164,970 $7,180,550 +0.1%
Net Income $-3,358,263 $2,941,805 -2.1%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
24
Independent Members
24
Employees
161
Volunteers
30

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
10
$217,876
Total Directors
24
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ARNIE SOHINKI THROUGH JULY 2024 INTERIM PRES 40.00
Officer
$109,992 $0 $109,992
DENA MARKOWITZ CFO 40.00
Officer
$107,884 $0 $107,884
CHRISTOPHER BALDRIGE TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL BARON V. CHAIR FAC 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DR TODD F BARRON TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RABBI ARIANA CAPPTAUBER TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RABBI CARL CHOPER TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RABBI MARC KLINE JD DD TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL DOCTROW V. CHAIR FOU 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KEREN DUBIN TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HOLLY S ENGLEMAN TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RABBI HOWARD FINKELSTEIN TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GREGG FREEBURN TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT FRIEDMAN IMMEDIATE PA 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JUDITH HODARA VICE CHAIR J 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ARI HUBERMAN TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIE KORNFIELD TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EILEEN B KRANZEL TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEANETTE KREBS TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AUDREY MINER TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RABBI RON MUROFF TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BARBARA PLESCO TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARTY ROGOFF CAMPAIGN CO- 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ABBY SMITH CHAIR 14.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RHEA SWIDLER TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEITH WELKS SECRETARY/TR 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ZACH BENJAMIN PRESIDENT/CE 40.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
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
2024 $4,806,707 $8,164,970 $24,322,143 $-3,358,263
2023 $10,122,355 $7,180,550 $25,766,026 $2,941,805
2022 $13,928,520 $5,515,153 $20,203,236 $8,413,367
2021 $4,789,011 $4,221,634 $7,963,597 $567,377
2020 $4,374,552 $4,695,637 $7,637,862 $-321,085
2019 $4,692,568 $5,014,736 $8,138,618 $-322,168
2018 $4,266,327 $4,779,770 $8,324,089 $-513,443
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