Minneapolis Jewish Federation
At the Minneapolis Jewish Federation, we build community, care for the welfare of Jews everywhere and maximize participation in Jewish life. We accomplish this by planning, developing and allocating financial aid and human resources in partnership with Jewish institutions, locally and overseas.
Mission Statement
Review Completed: 3/31/2011
13100 Wayzata Boulevard Suite 200 Minnetonka, MN 55305
Phone: 952-593-2600
Fax: 952-593-2544
| Other Names Used |
Minneapolis Federation for Jewish Service, Jewish Community Foundation |
| EIN |
41-0693866 |
| Principal Staff |
Stephen Silberfarb, Chief Executive Officer |
General Information
| Board Chair |
Jerry Ribnick |
| Number of Board Members |
32 |
| Board meetings with quorum |
11 |
| Average Member Attendance at Board Meetings |
21.82 |
| Publicly Available Documents |
Most Recent 990
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Most Recent Audit
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Board
Accomplishments
The Minneapolis Jewish Federation distributed approximately $10 million to help Jews both locally and worldwide. Within the local community, the Federation provided major support to 27 partner agencies and programs focused in the following areas: <p>
· Educating ourselves and our children $1.75 million <p>
· Building community relations $0.32 million <p>
· Caring for the vulnerable $1.53 million <p>
· Discovering our homeland $0.07 million <p>
· Building our community $1.07 million <p>
· Project specific gifts $0.45 million <p>
The Federation extends assistance to those living overseas by partnering with central organizations, dedicating to caring for the needs of Jews overseas. The Federation focuses its support on helping the most vulnerable populations, promoting Jewish education and building Jewish identity through the following organizations: <p>
· Jewish Federations of North America $2.39 million <p>
· American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee $1.82 million <p>
· Jewish Agency for Israel $0.21 million <p>
· Other national agencies $0.12 million <p>
· Project specific gifts $0.15 million<p>
Current Goals
The mission of the Minneapolis Jewish Federation is to build community, care for the welfare of Jews everywhere and maximize participation in Jewish life. The Minneapolis Jewish Federation seeks to connect people and build community by meeting the needs of Jews in Minneapolis and around the world. With a focus on Financial Resource Development, Outreach Overseas, Community Development and Leadership Engagement and Development, the Minneapolis Jewish Federation's goal is to serve as a central resource where people come together to make an impact.
Community or Constituency Served
The Minneapolis Jewish community and Jews worldwide
Geographic Area Served
Minneapolis, MN and around the world
Impact and Programs
3 Year Average Expenses
| Program Services: |
$17,475,409 |
82.9% |
| Management: |
$2,344,805 |
11.1% |
| Fundraising: |
$1,267,598 |
6% |
Unrestricted Net Assets
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2009 |
2008 |
2007 |
| End of Year: |
$39,031,551 |
$40,850,889 |
$46,068,575 |
| Beginning of Year |
$40,850,889 |
$46,068,575 |
$41,024,854 |
| Difference |
($1,819,338) |
($5,217,686) |
$5,043,721 |
| Unrestricted Net Assets (End of Year), Current 990 |
$39,031,551 |
| Based on information provided on 2007 to 2009 |
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Financials
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