JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE

EIN: 741152607 501(c)(3) Human Services

HOUSTON, TX

Total Revenue
$12,949,352
Total Expenses
$12,888,858
Total Assets
$12,782,535
Net Assets
$11,730,001
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1913
Legal Domicile
TX
Principal Officer
CARL E JOSEHART
Phone
7136679336
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE, founded in 1913, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $12.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 34% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

THE MISSION OF JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE IS TO TRANSFORM LIVES BY EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES -- DRIVEN BY COMPASSION, LEADING THROUGH INNOVATION, GUIDED BY JEWISH VALUES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,823,829 Revenue: $507,408

BEHAVIORAL AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES (BMHS): A PREMIERE RESOURCE IN HOUSTON FOR MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING, ALEXANDER JFS PROVIDES TRAUMA AND OTHER THERAPEUTIC MODALITY THERAPY TO ADULTS: INDIVIDUALS...

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BEHAVIORAL AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES (BMHS): A PREMIERE RESOURCE IN HOUSTON FOR MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING, ALEXANDER JFS PROVIDES TRAUMA AND OTHER THERAPEUTIC MODALITY THERAPY TO ADULTS: INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND COUPLES WITH GREATER ACCESS DUE TO THE AVAILABILITY OF A SLIDING FEE SCALE; COMMUNITY INTERVENTION PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES TO REDUCE STIGMAS ASSOCIATED WITH SEEKING HELP, TO HELP PREVENT SUICIDE AND SUBSTANCE MISUSE AND TO PROMOTE AWARENESS OF THE NATIONAL 988 MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS HOTLINE. THE AGENCY IS FREQUENTLY CALLED UPON WHEN SCHOOLS AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS EXPERIENCE A SUICIDE OR TRAGIC DEATH. AN ACTIVE MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID TRAINING DIVISION HELPS ADULTS AND ADULTS WHO SPECIFICALLY WORK WITH YOUTH IDENTIFY AND ADDRESS MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS IN INDIVIDUALS TO BE ABLE TO INTERVENE AND PROVIDE RESOURCES. CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM PROVIDES COUNSELING SERVICES TO CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS AND TEENS WITH SPECIALIZED ENVIRONMENTS DESIGNED FOR EACH AGE GROUP. A WIDE VARIETY OF AVAILABLE SUPPORT GROUPS LEVERAGE THE ABILITY TO SEE MORE CLIENTS AND REDUCE WAITING FOR SERVICES. THE AGENCY MAINTAINS ACTIVE PROGRAMS FOR SUPPORTING THOSE ENTERING THE FIELD, FROM MASTERS LEVEL STUDENT INTERNSHIPS, FELLOWSHIP SUPERVISION AND PLAY THERAPY TRAINING.

Program 2
Expenses: $5,249,105

INDIRECT EVENT EXPENSES 362,208.

Program 3
Expenses: $2,339,140 Revenue: $636,476

DISABILITY SERVICES: PROVIDES DIRECT SERVICES IN THE AREAS OF EMPLOYMENT, LIFE SKILLS AND SOCIALIZATION AND ACCESS OF RESOURCES FOR INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH A FULL SPECTRUM OF...

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DISABILITY SERVICES: PROVIDES DIRECT SERVICES IN THE AREAS OF EMPLOYMENT, LIFE SKILLS AND SOCIALIZATION AND ACCESS OF RESOURCES FOR INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH A FULL SPECTRUM OF DISABILITIES, USING PERSON CENTERED BEST PRACTICE APPROACHES. CELEBRATION COMPANY IS AN ON-SITE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM FOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES. IN ADDITION TO DIRECT SERVICES TO TRANSITION AGE YOUTH (14 - 22) AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES, THE JFS ALEXANDER INSTITUTE FOR INCLUSION IS THE ADVOCACY DIVISION FOR LOWERING STIGMAS RELATED TO DISABILITIES IN THE WORKPLACE, PLACES OF FAITH AND COMMUNAL ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH DIRECT SERVICE, EDUCATION, ARTS AND ADVOCACY. WORKSHOPS ARE OFFERED TO COMPANIES FOR THIS PURPOSE; A SIGNATURE FILM AND ARTS FESTIVAL, REELABILITIES, IS PRODUCED EACH YEAR IN COLLABORATION WITH THE MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $11,543,461
Program Service Revenue $1,167,048
Investment Income $211,361
Other Revenue $27,482
TOTAL REVENUE $12,949,352

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $4,135,118
Salaries & Benefits $5,411,402
Fundraising Expenses $1,355,464
Program Expenses $10,410,071
Other Expenses $3,342,338
TOTAL EXPENSES $12,888,858

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $12,949,352 $9,632,696 +0.3%
Expenses $12,888,858 $10,500,647 +0.2%
Net Income $60,494 $-867,951 -1.1%
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
41
Independent Members
41
Employees
121
Volunteers
459

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
14
$852,882
Total Directors
43
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CAROLYN KAPLAN PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
VIKKI EVANS ASSISTANT SECRETARY 6.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PHIL COHEN VP OF DEVELOPMENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SANDI WOLF IMMEDIATE PAST PRES 6.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SASHA ALEXANDER SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JAY EPSTEIN TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
COURTNEY GARSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRUCE SHELBY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL MAZVINSKY DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARCY MARGOLIS BOARD ENGAGEMENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN FARB MORRIS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JONATHAN RISCH DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GREG LEWIS ASSISTANT TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ELLEN BRODSKY GABER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GRETCHEN GEMEINHARDT VP OF ADMINISTRATION 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL RICHKER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEBORAH SOPHER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AILEEN WEYCER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMIE WOLF DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RORI FELDMAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID HARRIS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARC OSTER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELLEN ROBINSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KIM TRIMBLE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAN MILLER VP PROGRAM SERVICES 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN SCHNEIDER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EMILY FREEDMAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAINIE GORDON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LARRY JACOBS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL SEGAL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN SMITH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KAREN EDELMAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHAYNA ANDREWS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
YARDEN FINDER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RABBI ADRIENNE SCOTT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEBORAH BONIUK DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIE GILBERT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
REBECCA GINSBURG DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN PATT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUNNI MARKOWITZ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SILVIA RIFF DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID MORRIS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
APRIL LOVE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ADA CHEUNG CHIEF CLINICAL OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$128,396 $20,609 $149,005
RACHEL DAVIS CHIEF PHILANTHROPY OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$185,870 $17,148 $203,018
TAMMY HOPWOOD CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$179,680 $22,523 $202,203
CARL E JOSEHART CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$255,133 $43,523 $298,656
DENISE GARCIA DIRECTOR OF ACCTG AND FINANCE 40.00
Highest
$124,888 $18,163 $143,051
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 $12,949,352 $12,888,858 $12,782,535 $60,494
2023 $9,632,696 $10,500,647 $12,244,390 $-867,951
2022 $8,915,069 $11,263,877 $13,037,401 $-2,348,808
2021 $11,731,344 $10,786,765 $14,992,275 $944,579
2020 $11,111,592 $9,161,662 $14,601,288 $1,949,930
2019 $7,863,690 $9,267,563 $12,040,991 $-1,403,873
2018 $13,958,434 $13,768,047 $13,423,084 $190,387
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