MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH FEDERATION

EIN: 410693866 501(c)(3) Philanthropy & Grantmaking

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Total Revenue
$39,806,854
Total Expenses
$40,213,883
Total Assets
$196,720,132
Net Assets
$138,248,042
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1930
Legal Domicile
MN
Principal Officer
JAMES A COHEN
Phone
9525932600
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH FEDERATION, founded in 1930, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $39.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 10% compared to the prior year. Net assets of $138.2M represent 42 months of operating reserves.

Mission

PROMOTE A CULTURE OF PHILANTHROPY, LEVERAGE RESOURCES TO MEET LOCAL AND GLOBAL JEWISH NEEDS AND FACILITATE COMMUNITY PLANNING TO ENSURE A THRIVING AND SECURE FUTURE.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $33,432,911
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $4,688,679
Other Revenue $1,685,264
TOTAL REVENUE $39,806,854

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $32,434,009
Salaries & Benefits $3,478,348
Fundraising Expenses $2,273,212
Program Expenses $35,650,850
Other Expenses $4,301,526
TOTAL EXPENSES $40,213,883

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $39,806,854 $44,053,725 -0.1%
Expenses $40,213,883 $20,522,803 +1.0%
Net Income $-407,029 $23,530,922 -1.0%
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
36
Independent Members
36
Employees
50
Volunteers
750

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
11
$819,701
Total Directors
48
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MARK APPELBAUM PRESIDENT 20.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
AARON GOLDSTEIN VICE PRESIDENT, OVERSEAS AFFAIRS 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JACY GRAIS VICE PRESIDENT, OVERSEAS AFFAIRS 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRAD BIRNBERG IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ARIELLE KAUFMAN SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER LEWIN SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN MACDONALD TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID SEGAL TREASURER/FINANCE & AUDIT COMMITTEES 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SANDY DONALDSON ASSISTANT TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ABBY ROSE MEMBER-AT-LARGE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BARBARA HARRIS CO-CHAIR WOMEN'S PHILANTHROPY 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRAD FRANK MEMBER-AT-LARGE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRITTANY WILLIS CHAIR, YOUNG ADULT 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAN AHLSTROM PARTNER AGENCY EXECUTIVE REPRESENTATIVE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAN LIEBERMAN CHAIR, THE JEWISH COMMUNITY BUILDING CORPORATION 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEBBIE STILLMAN CHAIR, ADVANCEMENT STEERING COMMITTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DINA BLUMENFIELD MEMBER-AT-LARGE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GABRIELLE PARISH CHAIR, COMMUNITY IMPACT STEERING COM 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GAYLE KAPLAN MEMBER-AT-LARGE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GREG ARENSON CHAIR, GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HOWARD ZACK MEMBER-AT-LARGE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JODI MOREMI REPRESENTATIVE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JUDAH DRUCK MEMBER-AT-LARGE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JUDY WITEBSKY CHAIR, WOMEN'S PHILANTHROPY 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEN RASKIN CHAIR, MINNESOTA JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, LLC 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KRIS MACDONALD CHAIR, DEVELOPMENT STEERING COMMITTE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAUREN ZABEZHINSKY MEMBER-AT-LARGE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDA FITERMAN MEMBER-AT-LARGE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARNI TSELOS MEMBER-AT-LARGE (ST. PAUL) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATT HEILICHER CO-CHAIR, COMMUNITY CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RABBI DAVID LOCKETZ RABBINIC REPRESENTATIVE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RABBI MATT GOLDBERG RABBINIC REPRESENTATIVE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RABBI TZVI KUPFER MEMBER-AT-LARGE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RAFI FORBUSH MEMBER-AT-LARGE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
REBECCA SKELTON MEMBER-AT-LARGE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RITA KELNER PRESIDENT, WOMEN'S PHILANTHROPY 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT YOST CHAIR, COMMUNITY IMPACT STEERING COMMITTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBYN SCHEIN PARTNER AGENCY EXECUTIVE REPRESENTATIVE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RON MANDELBAUM CHAIR, GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROZ SEGAL PARTNER AGENCY PRESIDENT REPRESENTATIVE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SETH TOGAL MEMBER-AT-LARGE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHEN MONTO MEMBER-AT-LARGE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN YOST CHAIR, COMMUNITY CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TAYLOR SZTAINER MEMBER-AT-LARGE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TODD LEONARD IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TOM FRISHBERG MEMBER-AT-LARGE (ST. PAUL) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VALERIE KREPS MEMBER-AT-LARGE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ZEHORIT HEILICHER CO-CHAIR, COMMUNITY CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES A COHEN CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$367,170 $38,377 $405,547
MARTIN K LIPSHUTZ CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$186,170 $4,306 $190,476
STEVEN BAKER CHIEF PHLANTHROPY OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$169,127 $11,848 $180,975
SHAI AVNY CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$33,592 $9,111 $42,703
ALENE SUSSMAN FOUNDATION DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$160,362 $3,186 $163,548
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 No data No data No data No data
2023 $39,806,854 $40,213,883 $196,720,132 $-407,029
2022 $44,053,725 $20,522,803 $176,390,864 $23,530,922
2021 $22,381,825 $27,960,141 $195,630,681 $-5,578,316
2020 $31,189,376 $24,935,213 $182,716,700 $6,254,163
2019 $35,831,596 $17,881,942 $164,042,628 $17,949,654
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