JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER DES MOINES

EIN: 420835321 501(c)(3) Philanthropy & Grantmaking

WAUKEE, IA

Total Revenue
$2,320,863
Total Expenses
$2,444,526
Total Assets
$4,645,329
Net Assets
$4,375,419
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1914
Legal Domicile
IA
Principal Officer
JARAD BERNSTEIN
Phone
5159870899
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER DES MOINES, founded in 1914, is a community nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $2.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 11% compared to the prior year.

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER DES MOINES IS TO FURTHER THE CONTINUITY AND WELFARE OF THE DES MOINES, AMES, AND OTHER CENTRAL IOWA JEWISH COMMUNITIES, AND TO ENABLE THESE JEWISH COMMUNITIES TO MAXIMIZE THEIR RESOURCES BY FACILITATING THE COORDINATION OF THE PHILANTHROPIC, EDUCATIONAL, AND CULTURAL ACTIVITES OF THE CONGREGATIONS, FEDERATION PILLARS, DONORS AND VOLUNTEERS; AND TO SUPPORT FINANCIALLY THE REQUISITE PROGRAMS TO FULFILL ITS RESPONSIBILITY TO ISRAEL AND WORLD JEWRY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $753,951 Revenue: $419,907

THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER DES MOINES SUPPORTS AND COORDINATES EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE JEWISH COMMUNITY IN THE CENTRAL IOWA AREA. EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT IS PROVIDED FOR BOTH SCHOOL-AGED...

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THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER DES MOINES SUPPORTS AND COORDINATES EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE JEWISH COMMUNITY IN THE CENTRAL IOWA AREA. EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT IS PROVIDED FOR BOTH SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN AND ADULTS.

Program 2
Expenses: $597,945

THE ORGANIZATION OWNS AND OPERATES THE CASPE TERRACE IN WAUKEE, IOWA. THE BUILDING IS USED TO HOLD EVENTS AND PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT AND RAISE AWARENESS FOR THE JEWISH COMMUNITY IN CENTRAL IOWA.

Program 3
Expenses: $232,184 Revenue: $1,124

THE ORGANIZATION FURTHERED THE WELFARE OF THE DES MOINES, AMES, AND OTHER CENTRAL IOWA JEWISH COMMUNITIES AND FINANCIALLY SUPPORTED THE REQUISITE PROGRAMS TO FULFILL ITS RESPONSIBILITY TO ISRAEL AND...

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THE ORGANIZATION FURTHERED THE WELFARE OF THE DES MOINES, AMES, AND OTHER CENTRAL IOWA JEWISH COMMUNITIES AND FINANCIALLY SUPPORTED THE REQUISITE PROGRAMS TO FULFILL ITS RESPONSIBILITY TO ISRAEL AND WORLD JEWRY. IT COORDINATED PHILANTHROPIC, EDUCATIONAL, AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES THROUGH THE MANAGEMENT, SUPERVISION, AND CONTROL OF EXISTING JEWISH AGENCIES; FOSTERED COOPERATION AMONG ALL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS IN THE COMMUNITY; ENGAGED IN PHILANTHROPIC, EDUCATIONAL, AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES THROUGH THE MANAGEMENT, SUPERVISION, AND CONTROL OF EXISTING JEWISH AGENCIES; CONSIDERED, PLANNED, AND DEALT WITH THE SOCIAL NEEDS OF THE JEWISH COMMUNITY; COORDINATED JEWISH FUND RAISING ACTIVITIES IN THE COMMUNITY BY RAISING, COLLECTING, AND DISTRIBUTING FUNDS FOR PHILANTHROPIC, EDUCATIONAL, AND CULTURAL PURPOSES FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF LOCAL COMMUNAL AGENCIES AND UNITED JEWISH APPEAL.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,586,548
Program Service Revenue $583,559
Investment Income $51,408
Other Revenue $99,348
TOTAL REVENUE $2,320,863

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $83,786
Salaries & Benefits $1,541,478
Fundraising Expenses $59,709
Program Expenses $2,075,343
Other Expenses $819,262
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,444,526

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,320,863 $2,596,439 -0.1%
Expenses $2,444,526 $2,734,388 -0.1%
Net Income $-123,663 $-137,949 -0.1%
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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
26
Independent Members
26
Employees
74
Volunteers
161

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
$160,000
Total Directors
27
$160,000
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JARAD BERNSTEIN Executive Dir. 40.00
Officer Director
$160,000 $0 $160,000
SHAYNNA GRUND BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEIRDRE FARR BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HANNAH ROGERS PAST PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GARY BREMEN BOARD MEMEBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL WOLNERMAN BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PHILIP BLUMBERG President 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHUCK KUBA PRESIDENT-ELECT 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
INBAL MAZAR BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RABBI NEAL SCHUSTER BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JESSIE BOUGHER BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDA COHEN BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ED BELL Secretary 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RABBI BARBARA BLOCK BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EDYE BECKERMAN BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RABBI YOSSI JACOBSON BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
POLLY OXLEY BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID ADELMAN FOUND PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTINA GISH-HILL BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDA BREMEN BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RABBI MICHAEL GILBOA BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARTIN EDELSON BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF LIPMAN Treasurer 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KRISTA PEARL BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EMILY KRUSE BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GLORIA BERNSTEIN BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE SCHOENBAUM BOARD MEMBER 5.00
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
2025 $2,320,863 $2,444,526 $4,645,329 $-123,663
2024 $2,596,439 $2,734,388 $4,756,966 $-137,949
2023 $2,098,559 $2,315,535 $4,886,207 $-216,976
2022 $2,151,106 $2,167,604 $5,063,625 $-16,498
2021 $2,133,278 $1,990,838 $5,310,140 $142,440
2020 $1,826,551 $2,131,363 $5,088,675 $-304,812
2019 $2,148,709 $2,279,369 $5,344,922 $-130,660
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