EIN 74-1109654

Jewish Federation of Greater Houston

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
37
State
Year formed
1940
Most recent tax filings
2022-08-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
To preserve and enrich Jewish communal life through innovative and visionary leadership that is responsive to Jewish communities locally, nationally, in Israel and around the world.
Total revenues
$16,577,671
2022
Total expenses
$15,821,266
2022
Total assets
$13,426,779
2022
Num. employees
37
2022

Program areas at Jewish Federation of Greater Houston

See Schedule OThe 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. The 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.
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 utilized 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.
See Schedule OStrategy, 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. 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.

Grants made by Jewish Federation of Greater Houston

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Houston Jewish Community FoundationChaplaincy, PJ Library Endowment, Other$1,561,720
Jewish Family ServiceGeneral Support, Covid-19 Relief$877,266
Houston Jewish Community FoundationLeo Baeck Education Center Endowment$772,500
...and 57 more grants made totalling $11,271,103

Who funds Jewish Federation of Greater Houston

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Houston Jewish Community FoundationGeneral Support$2,362,542
Sherry and Gerald Merfish Family FoundationGeneral Funds$1,500,000
American Endowment FoundationReligion$1,495,200
...and 46 more grants received totalling $8,785,113

Personnel at Jewish Federation of Greater Houston

NameTitleCompensation
Kari D SaratovskyPresident and Chief Executive Officer / Board Member$302,160
Laurie BieberChief Financial Officer / Chief Development Officer$226,030
Taryn BaranowskiChief Marketing Ofcr / Chief Marketing Officer$123,989
Jessica SegalChief Strtgy and PLNG / Chief Strategy and Planning Officer$102,943
Suzanne JacobsonSenior Vice President Legacy and Major Gifts / Senior Vice President of Legacy and Major Gifts / Senior Vice President of Development / Senior Vice President Develop. / Senior Vice President Development$183,667
...and 11 more key personnel

Financials for Jewish Federation of Greater Houston

RevenuesFYE 08/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$16,348,917
Program services$216,089
Investment income and dividends$12,665
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$16,577,671

Form 990s for Jewish Federation of Greater Houston

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2021-082022-07-15990View PDF
2020-082021-07-14990View PDF
2019-082021-02-09990View PDF
2018-082019-10-12990View PDF
2017-082018-10-16990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s
Data update history
August 19, 2023
Received grants
Identified 42 new grant, including a grant for $1,500,000 from Sherry and Gerald Merfish Family Foundation
June 14, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 7, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
May 8, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
May 6, 2023
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $1,899,450 from Houston Jewish Community Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Civic / social organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Human servicesReligion
Characteristics
ReligiousJewishLobbyingOperates internationallyState / local levelEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donations
General information
Address
5603 S Braeswood Blvd
Houston, TX 77096
Metro area
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
County
Harris County, TX
Website URL
houstonjewish.org/ 
Phone
(713) 729-7000
Facebook page
HoustonJewish 
IRS details
EIN
74-1109654
Fiscal year end
August
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1940
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
X30: Jewish
NAICS code, primary
813410: Civic and Social Organizations
Parent/child status
Central organization
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