THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF NWI INC

EIN: 350888766 501(c)(3)

MUNSTER, IN

Total Revenue
$3,005,171
Total Expenses
$1,176,705
Total Assets
$11,306,424
Net Assets
$11,017,210
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1941
Legal Domicile
IN
Principal Officer
EMILY BENEDIX
Phone
2193010960
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF NWI INC, founded in 1941, is a community nonprofit that reported $3.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 159% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $1.8M, a strong 61% operating margin.

Mission

ENRICHING JEWISH LIFE IN NORTHWEST INDIANA, IN ISRAEL AND AROUND THE WORLD THROUGH SERVICE, PROGRAMMING, ADVOCACY AND FUNDRAISING.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $340,374 Revenue: $415,788

JEWISH COMMUNITY SERVICES REPRESENTS RESOURCES MADE AVAILABLE FOR THE SERVICING OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AS THE NEED ARISES. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE FOOD ASSISTANCE, PEER SUPPORT GRIEF GROUPS...

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JEWISH COMMUNITY SERVICES REPRESENTS RESOURCES MADE AVAILABLE FOR THE SERVICING OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AS THE NEED ARISES. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE FOOD ASSISTANCE, PEER SUPPORT GRIEF GROUPS, EMERGENCY UTILITY AND HOUSING ASSISTANCE THROUGH FINANCIAL SUPPORT, SENIOR SUPPORT SERVICES AND REFERRAL SERVICES TO OTHER COMMUNITY AGENCIES.

Program 2
Expenses: $280,271

EDUCATIONAL SERVICES REPRESENT PROGRAMS MADE AVAILABLE FOR THE CHILDREN OF FEDERATION MEMBERS AND THE PUBLIC PRESCHOOLS (SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WHO ARE THREE TO FIVE YEARS OLD).

Program 3
Expenses: $89,171

ALLOCATIONS AND DONATIONS TO OTHER 501C3 ORGANIZATIONS FOR OVERSEAS ASSISTANCE TO ISRAEL AND LOCAL CONGREGATIONS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $532,695
Program Service Revenue $403,104
Investment Income $2,056,688
Other Revenue $12,684
TOTAL REVENUE $3,005,171

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $89,171
Salaries & Benefits $516,731
Fundraising Expenses $6,676
Program Expenses $709,816
Other Expenses $570,803
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,176,705

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $3,005,171 $1,162,248 +1.6%
Expenses $1,176,705 $1,162,982 +0.0%
Net Income $1,828,466 $-734 -2492.1%
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
19
Independent Members
19
Employees
50
Volunteers
75

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
7
$97,383
Total Directors
19
$97,383
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DR MARK SPERLING PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LARRY GILL BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DANA KAPLAN-GRAVES SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DR LORIN BROWN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JONATHAN RADNOR BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JUDY KATZ IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NANCY GROSS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALAN LAHN TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROL CULBERG BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARILYN HIRSCH VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BARRY LEVIN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JANINE ROTHSCHILD BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURIE YOUNG VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN DOHERTY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EMILY BENEDIX EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer Director
$97,383 $0 $97,383
ORLEE GLAZER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROSALIE LEVINSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LIRAZ TENENBAUME BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERICA YAKOVETZ BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$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 $3,005,171 $1,176,705 $11,306,424 $1,828,466
2023 $1,162,248 $1,162,982 $10,368,857 $-734
2022 $1,258,680 $1,164,243 $9,734,722 $94,437
2021 $1,334,088 $1,104,805 $10,662,776 $229,283
2020 $1,118,458 $1,042,082 $9,773,649 $76,376
2019 $1,024,105 $1,132,197 $9,333,774 $-108,092
2018 $1,061,082 $939,243 $8,744,324 $121,839
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