Jewish Federation of Greater Houston

EIN: 741109654 501(c)(3)

Houston, TX

Total Revenue
$29,093,954
Total Expenses
$24,276,916
Total Assets
$17,073,112
Net Assets
$13,147,877
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1940
Legal Domicile
TX
Principal Officer
Renee Wizig-Barrios
Phone
7137297000
Tax Period
2023-09-01 to 2024-08-31

Jewish Federation of Greater Houston, founded in 1940, is a mid-sized nonprofit that reported $29.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 65% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $4.8M, a strong 17% operating margin.

Mission

The Jewish Federation of Greater Houston (JFGH) works with partner organizations and members of the community to create a thriving and vibrant Jewish community here in Houston, in Israel, and around the world.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $8,629,744 Revenue: $438,265

The most significant ways the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston (JFGH) makes a difference in Jewish lives is through its annual appeal. Funds raised each year benefit millions of Jews in need in...

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The most significant ways the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston (JFGH) makes a difference in Jewish lives is through its annual appeal. Funds raised each year benefit millions of Jews in need in Houston, across the United States, in Israel and around the world. Continued on Schedule OThe Jewish Federation of Greater Houston grants funds to programs and organizations that provide vital assistance such as: Provide food, shelter and medical care; Educate the youth of our community; Provide senior care, services and programming; Facilitate leadership development and youth engagement programming; Reconnect Jews with the Jewish Community; Offer Jewish programming for young families and children; Develop Israel advocacy skills; Support Israel travel for youth; Aid people with special needs.

Program 2
Expenses: $10,151,654

Disaster Response - The Federation plays a key role in disaster response for Houston's Jewish community. Natural and man-made disasters that occur locally, nationally, or even internationally require...

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Disaster Response - The Federation plays a key role in disaster response for Houston's Jewish community. Natural and man-made disasters that occur locally, nationally, or even internationally require immediate response. The Federation utilizes its position as conveyor to lead the Jewish community's recovery efforts. This work helps those in need and ensures those in immediate need are served.

Program 3
Expenses: $1,229,138

Strategy, Education and Engagement (SE&E) - This Department nurtures the continuity and quality of Jewish life in the Greater Houston area by fostering and strengthening life-long engagement and...

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Strategy, Education and Engagement (SE&E) - This Department nurtures the continuity and quality of Jewish life in the Greater Houston area by fostering and strengthening life-long engagement and learning in the Jewish community. Within education, the department is dedicated to enhancing the quality of formal and informal Jewish education in the community, promoting enrollment and participation in Jewish education at all levels, advocating on behalf of students, parents, institutions and professionals involved in Jewish education, encouraging and providing for the professional growth of educators, and serving as a facilitator for cooperation and collaboration among schools and community organizations. Continued on Schedule O The Federation strives to engage all members of our community in Jewish life. The engagement portfolio includes young families through PJ Library, young adults through YAD (Young Adult Division) and the community through programs such as Yom Limmud, Chai Lights and Insights Speaker series, and programs with partners both local and from Israel. The Engagement team also coordinates professional networks of those working to engage the community in Jewish programming in Houston.

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $28,217,222
Program Service Revenue $438,265
Investment Income $438,467
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $29,093,954

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $16,833,130
Salaries & Benefits $4,178,313
Fundraising Expenses $1,953,700
Program Expenses $20,010,536
Other Expenses $3,265,473
TOTAL EXPENSES $24,276,916

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $29,093,954 $17,586,596 +0.7%
Expenses $24,276,916 $16,985,096 +0.4%
Net Income $4,817,038 $601,500 +7.0%
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Governance

Voting Members
46
Independent Members
46
Employees
35
Volunteers
500

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
$620,460
Total Directors
46
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Robin Stein Board Chair 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Jared Dubin Vice Chair - Planning 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Sandra Finkelman Vice Chair - Development 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Joe Kaplan Vice Chair - Special Projects 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Melanie Lowther Secretary, Treasurer 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Sasha Alexander Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lauren Blachman Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Susan Bono Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Debra Cohen Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Hilary Cohen Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Eric Danziger Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Barry Diner Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jen Fink Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sarah Fort Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Nicole Gibson Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Raquel Goldberg Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dori Goldman Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Luis Gomar Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Oren Hayon Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Elyse Spector Kalmans Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lewis Kalmans Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Debbie Karakowsky Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Rose Kreditor Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Bobby Lapin Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Norri Leder Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Bruce Levy Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Rachael Levy Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Rebecca Luks Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Oren Mushin Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Hy Penn Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Max Reichenthal Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Russ Robinson Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lindsay Schmulen Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Rob Shoss Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Randi Sonenshein Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Rima Soroka Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Rick Stein Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sam Stein Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Rachel Strauss Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jill Talisman Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Gavriel Toso Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mark Trachtenberg Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Haya Varon Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Benjamin Warren Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dolores Wilkenfeld Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Marni Zarin Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Renee Wizig-Barrios President/CEO 60.00
Officer
$368,900 $21,944 $390,844
Boris Siperstein CFOO 60.00
Officer
$215,600 $14,016 $229,616
Taryn Baranowski Chief Marketing Officer 40.00
Highest
$152,410 $12,082 $164,492
Suzanne Jacobson Sr. VP - Major Gifts 50.00
Highest
$213,256 $9,736 $222,992
Jessica Segal Chief Impact Officer 40.00
Highest
$152,432 $16,234 $168,666
Karyn Ullman Chief Philanthropy Officer 40.00
Highest
$238,500 $11,022 $249,522
Ari Rosen Dir. of Philanthropy - Campaign 40.00
Highest
$116,000 $15,143 $131,143
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 No data No data No data No data
2024 $29,093,954 $24,276,916 $17,073,112 $4,817,038
2023 $17,586,596 $16,985,096 $12,835,481 $601,500
2022 $16,577,671 $15,821,266 $13,426,779 $756,405
2021 $16,157,692 $13,884,324 $13,164,896 $2,273,368
2020 $13,542,085 $12,572,443 $14,278,712 $969,642
2019 $13,995,779 $19,851,939 $14,008,489 $-5,856,160
2018 $32,939,289 $30,240,931 $17,651,559 $2,698,358
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